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Hot Lava

A Platform game by Klei Entertainment, released in 2019

70/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMac

Hot Lava transports you back to your childhood imagination. Relive those moments of excitement, joy and chaos. Traverse distinct worlds, from school hallways to the memories of your darkest fears. You will have to use all your skills to complete the treacherous obstacles that await.

Single playerMultiplayer

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Hot Lava Download Size

The official download size for Hot Lava is 15 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.90 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

15GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.90USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

20 mins

Is Hot Lava Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
7Players Online

There are currently 7 people playing Hot Lava, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 8.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Hot Lava save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\HotLava\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/HotLava/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/HotLava/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 Hot Lava 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 Hot Lava, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 17 user configs ↗

Can I Run Hot Lava?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

Hot Lava has modest requirements. Most gaming PCs from the last 5 years should handle it.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 💾
    Storage10 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 💾
    Storage15 GB available space
Download Size
15 GBSmall

Is Hot Lava Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

70
Rated 70 out of 100
Mixed Reviews1 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 1 critic reviews, opinion on Hot Lava is divided. While it offers some unique platform mechanics, the score of 70 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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