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Helldivers

A Shooter game by Arrowhead Game Studios, released in 2015

84/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPlayStation 3PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)

Helldivers is a topdown shooter set in a satirical dystopian future where mankind is ruled by a managed democracy. You are part of the Helldivers – the spearhead of humanity’s defense against the perpetual alien threat on Super Earth. With up to four player co-op missions, working together as a team is vital, whether calling in strikes or placing weapons, each action must be totally synchronized to achieve the objectives. This isn’t just a four player co-op game; it’s a co-op game that relies on the global efforts of the entire Helldivers community!

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeSplit screen

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Helldivers Download Size

The official download size for Helldivers is 7 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.42 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

7GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.42USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

9 mins

Is Helldivers Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
418Players Online

There are currently 418 people playing Helldivers, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 501.6
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Helldivers save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Helldivers\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Helldivers/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Helldivers/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Helldivers Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Helldivers, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 105 user configs ↗

Can I Run Helldivers?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Helldivers smoothly, your PC needs at least 4 GB RAM RAM and a 1 GB NVIDIA 460 / AMD Radeon 5870 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 7 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows Vista / Windows 7
  • ⚡
    CPU2.4GHz Dual Core
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPU512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
  • 💾
    Storage7 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows Vista / Windows 7
  • ⚡
    CPU2.4GHz Dual Core
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPU1 GB NVIDIA 460 / AMD Radeon 5870
  • 💾
    Storage7 GB available space
Download Size
7 GBSmall

Is Helldivers Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

84
Rated 84 out of 100
Generally Favorable6 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 6 critic reviews, Helldivers has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 84, it stands out as a strong entry in the shooter category, though it may have minor flaws.

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