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Bad Sector HDD

Dan Ruscoe · RTFM IT LLC

Bad Sector HDD

gameAppID 531910Released
Release dateOct 14, 2016

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Default: last 7 days, hourly. · Stale · Range: 6/14/2026, 1:26:05 PM - 11/4/2026, 12:58:51 AM

Current Players0
24h Peak0
All-Time Peak2
24h Player-Hours0 h

Player History

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Last 24 Hours000%0
Last 7 Days000%0
Last 30 Days000%0
Last 12 Months0.100%2
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2026-070.180.180%2
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Details

DeveloperDan Ruscoe
PublisherRTFM IT LLC
FreeNo
Required ageNone

Bad Sector is a game about immunizing a data storage device while a virus works against you.

Bad Sector is a game about immunizing a data storage device while a virus works against you. The virus' abilities expand as you progress, from blindly hopping between nodes to actively following and interfering with your immunization attempts. On top of that, you're working against the clock to reach a minimum immunization percentage before each round ends. Bad Sector: High-Density Disk Edition introduces collectible power-ups, tougher enemies and an endless survival game mode.

Genres and categories

CasualIndieSingle-playerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: nolinux: no
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