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Hack 'n' Stack

Physics meets tower defense in this chaotic party game for up to 4 players. Craft barricades and turrets with whatever you can find. But beware: relentless waves of enemies are coming to tear down everything…

24 September 2026

Hack 'n' Stack is an indie, released 24 September 2026 on Nintendo Switch and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Hack 'n' Stack is

Hack 'n' Stack was released in 2026. It is available on Nintendo Switch and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Physics meets tower defense in this chaotic party game for up to 4 players. Craft barricades and turrets with whatever you can find. But beware: relentless waves of enemies are coming to tear down everything you build.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and party. It supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Dual-core 2.93 GHz, 4 GB RAM and Nvidia 8800 GT / AMD 610M / Intel HD 7750 or higher. At 4GB of RAM, it will run on essentially any working PC — that is below what a budget laptop ships with today. Install size is roughly 5GB.

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What it launched against

Hack 'n' Stack launched on 24 September 2026, within three weeks of Marvel's Wolverine, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Control Resonant and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. It arrived 9 years into the Nintendo Switch's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Marvel's Wolverine, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Control Resonant, Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Hack 'n' Stack — frequently asked questions

When did Hack 'n' Stack come out?
Hack 'n' Stack was released on 24 September 2026 for Nintendo Switch and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What are the minimum PC requirements for Hack 'n' Stack?
At minimum, Hack 'n' Stack needs Dual-core 2.93 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Nvidia 8800 GT / AMD 610M / Intel HD 7750 or higher graphics, 5 GB available space of storage.
Does Hack 'n' Stack have multiplayer?
Yes. Hack 'n' Stack supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online.
How many GB is Hack 'n' Stack?
The PC version needs about 5 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("5 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

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