Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : WINDOWS 10 Processeur : Toaster Mémoire vive : 1500 MB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Hamster Hunter
The absurd mix of humor and light‑hearted torture dominates conversations, with the keyword “humour” showing up 22 times among the most frequent terms. Overall Steam sentiment is Very Positive, with 95% of the 3,369 reviews rating it positively and 96% of the post‑release sample (424 reviews) praising it.
What it's about: You come home for an annual family reunion, only to find your family missing with an eerie note left by your father. After you discover what has happened you SEEK REVENGE!
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 114 | 97 | 7 | 10 |
| Story / writing | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Value for money | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Graphics / art | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Performance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.1 h.
🪤 58 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 33 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10,4 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay leads praise with 97 positive mentions out of 114 total, driving the core fun factor.
- The quirky story earns 12 positive mentions out of 13, highlighting strong narrative appeal.
- Price is lauded, with 6 of 7 mentions positive, indicating a perceived good value.
- Audio receives unanimous praise, 2 positive mentions out of 2.
Weaknesses
- Performance is a pain point: the only mention (1) is negative.
- Bugs attract 4 negative mentions out of 4, signalling stability concerns.
- UI draws mixed to negative feedback, with 1 negative and 1 mixed out of 2 mentions.
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy off‑beat indie action with a heavy dose of absurd humor will find Hamster Hunter entertaining. Those who can overlook occasional performance hiccups and UI quirks will get the most out of it.
Is Hamster Hunter worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 3,369 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay leads praise. Current price: 2,49€ (50% off).
Verdict
Hamster Hunter delivers a delightfully ridiculous experience that resonates with its core audience, as reflected by its Very Positive Steam rating. While gameplay, story, and price are consistently praised, the lone performance issue and bug reports remind buyers to temper expectations. Overall, the game’s charm outweighs its technical blemishes.
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