How to Win: Season One

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How to Win: Season One is a single player simulation game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Hidden Track and was released on March 30, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

How to Win is an anarchic adventure/gaming experiment where players decide the rules. Whatever you decide, that’s what happens next in our story. No matter what chaos it creates. Play through all 5 chapters of Season 1, then send us your ideas for Season 2!

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor9 positive mentions

The game features sharp, witty, and politically charged humor that keeps players entertained and engaged.
It offers a unique and charming visual style with likable characters and surprising plot twists that evoke a wide range of emotions.
The narrative-driven gameplay incorporates audience participation elements, making it feel like an innovative theatrical experience.

The game lacks substantial gameplay depth and replay value beyond its narrative and humor, with straightforward puzzles and limited player choice.
It failed to build or maintain a multiplayer community, resulting in dead PvP servers and no meaningful single-player content.
The visual presentation is simple and may be considered low quality, which could deter players looking for more polished graphics.

humor
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The game's humor is sharply written, witty, and satirical, blending zany, political, and emotional elements that keep players laughing while delivering a meaningful narrative. It consistently offers genuinely funny moments and well-crafted characters, balancing absurdity with thoughtful commentary. Some users note limited gameplay options, but overall, the humor is widely praised for being smart, rewarding, and engaging.
- “Really sharply written satire with a silly sense of humor that refuses to pull any punches, and is packed from start to end with genuinely very funny jokes and really nicely drawn characters and scenes.”
- “It’s well written, witty and politically charged and still really funny and rewarding!”
- “Which I appreciate, because I seriously couldn't stop laughing the entire game, except for when the insane, zany plot twists and strangely emotional beats slap you across the face.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The story is praised for its humor, engaging plot twists, and emotional moments, keeping players deeply absorbed in its unique world and characters. Its thoughtful exploration of diverse perspectives and political themes adds depth, encouraging multiple playthroughs to discover different pathways and bonus content.
- “I seriously couldn't stop laughing the entire game, especially when the insane, zany plot twists and strangely emotional beats hit you unexpectedly.”
- “The plot twists are incredibly well done and kept me completely engaged.”
- “I finished the main story in around 3 hours, but kept replaying to explore different pathways and unlock achievements and bonus scenes.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users found the game emotionally engaging, highlighting its ability to blend humor with surprising and impactful emotional moments, eliciting a wide range of feelings from laughter to fear and sadness.
- “I laughed, I cried, I felt afraid and everything in between.”
- “Which I appreciate, because I seriously couldn't stop laughing the entire game.. except for when the insane, zany plot twists and strangely emotional beats slap you across the face.”
- “Incredibly funny, and then actually really emotional in places.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is primarily a visual novel style with minimal interactive elements, resembling a participatory stage play. While some appreciate its light, narrative-driven approach, others feel it lacks meaningful choices and engagement. Overall, gameplay is simple and limited, which may not appeal to those seeking more interactivity.
- “Although gameplay is a little on the light side (no complaints from me), it's participatory in a way that reminds me of stage theatre -- I legitimately feel like I went to a play.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's mainly a Ren'Py-style visual novel.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are not highly detailed but feature a simplistic, unique, and beautiful art style that many users appreciate.
- “The art style was simplistic, yet unique and beautiful.”
- “The graphics aren't great.”

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How to Win: Season One is a simulation game with comedy theme.

How to Win: Season One is available on PC and Windows.

How to Win: Season One was released on March 30, 2021.

How to Win: Season One was developed by Hidden Track.

How to Win: Season One has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked How to Win: Season One for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

How to Win: Season One is a single player game.

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