# Hardway Party

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q114944931](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114944931)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hardway-party

## Summary
Hardway Party is a 2018 video game published by Wastelands Interactive. It supports both single-player and multiplayer game modes. The game runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS, with additional distribution on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo eShop.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: video game
- Publication date: 2018-10-05 (references: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150)
- Publisher: Wastelands Interactive (references: Steam, : 816150)
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows (references: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150, qualifiers:  for steam_application_id); macOS (references: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150, qualifiers:  for steam_application_id);  (Nintendo Switch, references: Nintendo eShop, : 2023-10-14, : hardway-party-switch)
- Game modes: single-player video game (references: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150); multiplayer video game (references: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150)
- Languages of work or name: English (references: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150); French (references: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150); German (references: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150); Spanish (references: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150); Russian (references: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150); Simplified Chinese (references: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150)
- Distribution formats: digital distribution (references: Steam, ); digital download (references: , : https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/#, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Property:#)
- Distributed by: Steam (references: Steam, , : 2022-10-27, : 816150); Nintendo eShop (references: : , : https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/#, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Property:#)
- Steam application ID: 816150 (qualifiers: : Microsoft Windows, macOS)
- Rawg game ID: hardway-party
- Co-optimus ID: 9099 (qualifiers: : personal computer); 9098 (qualifiers: : )
- Opencritic ID: 7252
- Lutris game ID: hardway-party (references: : 2023-07-12, : hardway-party, : )
- Steamgriddb ID: 26338 (references: : 2024-03-27, : 816150, : Steam)
- PCGamingWiki ID: Hardway_Party (qualifiers: : 95123)
- Gamespot game ID: hardway-party (references: : , : 2025-04-22, : hardway-party)
- HowLongToBeat ID: 67899
- IsThereAnyDeal ID: hardway-party (references: : 2024-06-15, : 816150, : Steam)
- Nintendo eShop ID: hardway-party-switch (qualifiers: : , references: : , : 2022-10-31, : hardway-party)
- Gamesmeter game ID: 18481 (references: : , : 2025-04-22, : 18481)
- Riot Pixels game ID: hardway-party
- VGList video game ID: 50312
- Wikidata description: 2018 video game
- Gamerprofiles game ID: z4NL (references: : , : 2024-05-17, : z4NL)
- Giant Bomb ID (former scheme): 3030-70441 (references: : 2023-12-27, : hardway-party, : )
- Internet Game Database game ID: hardway-party (qualifiers: : 102197)
- Related entity: Wastelands Interactive (inception: 2006, references: : )

## FAQs
**What platforms does Hardway Party run on?**  
It supports Microsoft Windows and macOS through Steam (steam_application_id: 816150). A version exists for  (Nintendo Switch) via Nintendo eShop (: hardway-party-switch).

**Who publishes Hardway Party and how is it distributed?**  
Wastelands Interactive serves as the publisher. Distribution occurs digitally via Steam and Nintendo eShop, in formats of digital distribution and digital download.

**What game modes are available in Hardway Party?**  
Players can enjoy single-player video game mode or multiplayer video game mode, as listed on Steam.

**In what languages is Hardway Party available?**  
The game supports English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese, per Steam data.

**What are the database IDs for Hardway Party across gaming sites?**  
Key IDs include rawg_game_id: hardway-party; co-optimus_id: 9099 (PC) and 9098 (Switch); opencritic_id: 7252; lutris_game_id: hardway-party; steamgriddb_id: 26338; pcgamingwiki_id: Hardway_Party; gamespot_game_id: hardway-party; howlongtobeat_id: 67899; isthereanydeal_id: hardway-party; nintendo_eshop_id: hardway-party-switch; gamesmeter_game_id: 18481; riot_pixels_game_id: hardway-party; steam_application_id: 816150; vglist_video_game_id: 50312; gamerprofiles_game_id: z4NL; giant_bomb_id: 3030-70441; internet_game_database_game_id: hardway-party.

## Why It Matters
Hardway Party represents a cross-platform video game entry from Wastelands Interactive, a studio active since 2006, enabling access on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Nintendo Switch. Its dual single-player and multiplayer modes broaden appeal to solo explorers and group players alike. Multilingual support in six languages facilitates global reach, while digital distribution through major platforms like Steam and Nintendo eShop streamlines availability without physical media barriers. The game's integration into numerous gaming databases underscores its catalog visibility, aiding discovery, reviews, and community tracking across sites like OpenCritic, HowLongToBeat, and PCGamingWiki. This positions it as a connector in the indie gaming ecosystem, supporting player metrics, co-op listings, and deal tracking.

## Notable For
- Published on 2018-10-05 by Wastelands Interactive, marking a specific release in the video game timeline.
- Cross-platform availability on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Nintendo Switch.
- Six-language support: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese.
- Steam-exclusive application ID 816150 for Windows and macOS.
- Nintendo eShop ID hardway-party-switch tailored for Switch.
- Co-optimus co-op listings: ID 9099 for PC and 9098 for Switch.
- Extensive database presence, including opencritic_id 7252 and howlongtobeat_id 67899.

## Body

### Publication and Publisher
Hardway Party released on 2018-10-05. Wastelands Interactive handles publishing duties. This ties to Steam references (: Steam, : 816150). Wastelands Interactive began in 2006 (references: : ).

### Platforms and Technical Support
The game targets Microsoft Windows, a Microsoft-developed OS family from 1985-11-20 with 176 sitelinks. It also runs on macOS, Apple's OS from 2001-03-24 with 106 sitelinks. Steam confirms both (: 2022-10-27, : 816150). Nintendo Switch version uses  (: 2023-10-14, : hardway-party-switch). Steam application ID 816150 applies to Windows and macOS ( qualifiers).

### Game Modes and Accessibility
Single-player video game mode available (Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150). Multiplayer video game mode supported similarly. Co-optimus tracks co-op: ID 9099 for personal computer, ID 9098 for .

### Distribution and Formats
Digital distribution via Steam (: Steam). Digital download through Nintendo eShop (: ,  links to Wikidata properties). Steam distributes overall (, : 2022-10-27, : 816150). Nintendo eShop handles Switch (: ).

### Languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese all supported (Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150).

### Gaming Database Identifiers
- Rawg: hardway-party
- Opencritic: 7252
- Lutris: hardway-party (: 2023-07-12, : hardway-party, : )
- SteamGridDB: 26338 (: 2024-03-27, : 816150, : Steam)
- PCGamingWiki: Hardway_Party (: 95123)
- Gamespot: hardway-party (: , : 2025-04-22, : hardway-party)
- HowLongToBeat: 67899
- IsThereAnyDeal: hardway-party (: 2024-06-15, : 816150, : Steam)
- Nintendo eShop: hardway-party-switch (: , : , : 2022-10-31, : hardway-party)
- Gamesmeter: 18481 (: , : 2025-04-22, : 18481)
- Riot Pixels: hardway-party
- VGList: 50312
- Gamerprofiles: z4NL (: , : 2024-05-17, : z4NL)
- Giant Bomb (former): 3030-70441 (: 2023-12-27, : hardway-party, : )
- Internet Game Database: hardway-party (: 102197)

### Additional Classifications
Instance of video game (: Steam, : 2022-10-27, : 816150). Wikidata description labels it a 2018 video game.

## References

1. Steam
2. Nintendo eShop
3. GameSpot
4. RAWG
5. Q124398839
6. GamesMeter.nl