Hotline Miami for PS4 is a game set in an alternative 1989 Miami. The player takes on the role of a mysterious anti-hero seeking revenge on the criminal underworld, following instructions left on an answering machine. The plot unfolds with intense elements of violence.

Hotline Miami 2 continues with a brutal portrayal of the story from the first game, exploring violence and revenge. It follows events from the perspective of various factions pursuing morally questionable goals. The action is fast-paced and reality turns into a mosaic of blood.