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Pilot an armed helicopter through mission-based combat, using customizable weapons, troop transport, and a physics-driven winch.
Released 20 Nov 2025
Swing Objects as Weapons
Redirect Homing Missiles
Transport Rescued Troops
CLEARED HOT is a nostalgic helicopter shooter with satisfying physics and light tactical elements. Shoot, dodge, move your squad around the battlefield, and pick up almost anything with your rope and magnet.
Developed by Not Knowing Corporation · Published by MicroProse Software
Fly a military helicopter through a single-player campaign, taking on missions such as attacking enemy bases, escorting convoys, and rescuing or transporting people.
Use guns, rockets, and missiles against enemy troops, vehicles, and defenses. A physics-based winch lets you lift objects, vehicles, and people to carry or throw them, and can be used to redirect incoming missiles.
Choose from different helicopters and customize their weapon loadouts to suit missions. Mission rewards and optional objectives can unlock more equipment, and missions can be replayed; the game also includes arcade-style challenges.
Players often enjoy the game's throwback helicopter-shooter feel, especially when paired with modern controls and physics-based winch play that turns nearby objects into improvised tools or weapons. Reviews also praise the arcade combat, helicopter handling, soundtrack, and humorous dialogue. Some players say the available campaign is short, and others criticize weapon or helicopter balance and performance dips.
CLEARED HOT is a nostalgic helicopter shooter with satisfying physics and light tactical elements. Shoot, dodge, move your squad around the battlefield, and pick up almost anything with your rope and magnet.
With fully physics-based action, you can get creative and use the environment to your advantage. Send enemies ragdolling through the air with your rockets, or use your rope to throw rocks at the enemy.
Transport your squad to take enemy territory, or position them to defend your own base. Deploy them wisely to complete your objectives, and try not to drop too many along the way.
Haul a**…and just about anything else. Redirect heat seeking missiles. Carry a tank to help you assault an enemy base. Pick up enemies and send them flying to their death. You can pick up anything that's not tied down, so get creative.
Physics based movement. Pick up vehicles, enemies, or redirect heat seeking missiles. Discover emergent gameplay.
Full single player campaign
8 playable helicopters
Customizable loadouts
3 biomes: Desert, Jungle, Arctic
Day and night missions
Wide range of physics based enemy vehicles: tanks, jeeps, technicals, anti-air turrets, boats, and fighter jets
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |
