# Hyphen > 2015 video game **Wikidata**: [Q124066841](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124066841) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hyphen ## Summary Hyphen is a single-player video game released on February 12, 2015, developed using the Microsoft XNA game engine and distributed through Steam. The game runs on both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, representing a cross-platform title from the mid-2010s indie game era. ## Key Facts - **Release Date**: February 12, 2015 - **Platforms**: Microsoft Windows, Linux - **Game Mode**: Single-player video game - **Game Engine**: Microsoft XNA - **Publisher/Distributor**: Steam - **Steam Application ID**: 346510 - **Website**: http://www.farspacestudios.com/games/hyphen - **Language**: English - **Distribution Format**: Digital distribution - **Classification**: Video game (2015) ## FAQs ### What platforms does Hyphen support? Hyphen is available on two platforms: Microsoft Windows and Linux. The game was designed to run on both operating systems, providing accessibility for users of each platform. The Steam application ID 346510 covers both Windows and Linux versions. ### What engine was used to develop Hyphen? Hyphen was developed using Microsoft XNA, a game development framework that was popular among indie developers in the late 2000s and early 2010s. XNA provided tools for creating games that could run on Windows and Xbox 360, though this particular title was released for Windows and Linux. ### How can I find Hyphen on different gaming databases? Hyphen has multiple database identifiers across various gaming platforms: the Steam application ID is 346510, RAWG lists it as "hyphen," TuxDB (Linux gaming database) ID is 1027, HowLongToBeat ID is 28433, MobyGames ID is 108149, and it has entries on GameSpot, PCGamingWiki, and Internet Game Database under the identifier "hyphen." ### When was Hyphen released? Hyphen was first published on February 12, 2015, making it a 2015 video game release. This places it in the mid-2010s period of indie game development. ## Why It Matters Hyphen represents a slice of indie game development from 2015, a year that saw significant growth in the digital distribution market through Steam. As a cross-platform title supporting both Windows and Linux, it contributes to the relatively small but dedicated segment of games that support Linux as a gaming platform. The use of Microsoft XNA as the development framework places it within a specific technological era, as XNA was a prominent tool for independent game developers before Microsoft discontinued it in 2013. The game's availability on Linux through platforms like Steam and TuxDB reflects the ongoing effort to expand gaming options for Linux users, a community that historically had limited commercial game support. While the source material does not provide detailed gameplay information, its existence in multiple gaming databases demonstrates its presence in the broader gaming ecosystem and preservation efforts across different platforms. ## Notable For - Cross-platform support for both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems - Release during the 2015 indie game boom period - Development using Microsoft XNA framework - Digital distribution through Steam with application ID 346510 - Availability across multiple gaming database platforms and tracking services ## Body ### Overview and Identification Hyphen is a video game classified as a single-player experience, released in 2015. The game was developed using Microsoft XNA, a game framework that was widely used by indie developers during that era. It was distributed digitally through Steam, which serves as its primary distribution platform. The game supports two operating system platforms: Microsoft Windows and Linux, making it accessible to users of both major desktop operating systems. The game maintains presence across numerous gaming databases and tracking services, demonstrating its integration into the broader gaming information ecosystem. These include Steam (ID: 346510), RAWG (ID: hyphen), TuxDB (ID: 1027), HowLongToBeat (ID: 28433), MobyGames (ID: 108149), GameSpot (ID: hyphen), PCGamingWiki (ID: Hyphen), Internet Game Database (ID: hyphen), and IsThereAnyDeal (ID: hyphen). This wide distribution of identifiers across different platforms ensures the game's traceability and preservation in gaming history. ### Technical Specifications The game was built using Microsoft XNA, a framework that allowed developers to create games for Windows and Xbox 360. XNA provided a managed runtime environment that simplified game development, though it required the .NET Framework to run. The decision to support both Windows and Linux platforms required consideration of cross-platform compatibility, as Linux gaming was less common than it is today. The Steam application ID 346510 serves as the primary identifier on Valve's distribution platform, with the application configured to support both Windows and Linux operating systems. The game is distributed in digital format only, reflecting the broader industry shift away from physical media during this period. ### Distribution and Availability Hyphen is available exclusively through digital distribution, with Steam serving as the primary platform. The game's digital-only release model was increasingly common by 2015, as digital distribution eliminated manufacturing and shipping costs while providing instant access to purchasers. The Steam platform also provided features such as automatic updates, cloud saves, and community features. The game's official website is hosted at http://www.farspacestudios.com/games/hyphen, though the source material does not provide additional details about the developer or publisher beyond this web presence. The English language was used for the game's name and content, indicating a target audience of English-speaking players. ### Database Presence and Tracking The game maintains entries across multiple gaming database platforms, each serving different purposes within the gaming community. Steamgriddb (ID: 6543) provides artwork and media for the game within Steam's visual customization features. ModDB (ID: hyphen) tracks the game within the modding community database. Giant Bomb (ID: 3030-46462) maintains the game in its comprehensive gaming encyclopedia. The Linux-specific database TuxDB (ID: 1027) specifically tracks the Linux version of the game, while uvl_game_id 220964 (Linux) provides another Linux-specific identifier. This multi-database presence ensures that players and researchers can locate information about Hyphen regardless of which gaming database they prefer to use, contributing to the game's discoverability and historical preservation. ### Platform Context The game's support for both Microsoft Windows and Linux places it within a specific niche in the gaming market. Microsoft Windows has dominated the desktop operating system market since its inception in 1985, providing the primary platform for PC gaming. Linux, while representing a much smaller share of desktop users, has a dedicated community of users who appreciate open-source software and have historically had fewer commercial game options. The decision to support both platforms reflects a commitment to accessibility across different user preferences and technical environments. ## References 1. Steam 2. Mod DB 3. GameSpot 4. Q124398839