Hamster Hunter
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Playing now
36−43 vs. yesterday
All-time peak
537May 2026
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| In-game event | New trains + Automation Expansion is now out! This update brings a variety of new depth to the game, I've added streaming cameras that allow you to stream the torture to the dark web and get donations + tips from viewers. Streaming more unique machines and combos result in more money. I've also added a train station that can be used as cross map production transportation, as well as filtering. Set certain locations to have specific product… | — | |
| Major update | Massive Achievements update This update brings a total of 17 new achievements! Majority of these achievements are for the new content that has been added over this year since the revival update as well as expanding upon some of the current core features and gameplay! This is just the start of some more and more content to enjoy the game! Go out and have fun earning them all! | — | |
| In-game event | Hamster Hunter Loads o fixes update yo This update focuses on a bunch of errors reported over the last few weeks. Soon will be more content, stay tuned! Fixed a bug preventing building on the second floor of the house Fixed an error allowing plungers to dupe the Hamsters Fixed errors allowing building previews to prop push Fixed a bug causing Hamsters to spawn in the basement Fixed hamsters teleporting and stuttering for non-host pl… | — | |
| Game update | Hamster Hunter Small Update Hamster Hunter Small Update Additions Dense Bones Trait: 50% chance to grant an extra block from compactors Added Immune Trait - provides Rabies benefits without the drawbacks Kory added to Hamster names Hamster DNA Analyzer Optimization / Changes Increased destruction speed Reduced Rabies proc chance Fixes Fixed multiplayer error preventing clients from using automation tubes Fixed sleds not f… |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.
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| In-game event | RABIES UPDATE! (OUT NOW!) Rabies Update is now out! With this update Hamsters have a very low chance of getting rabies, although a high chance of spreading it. If a hamster has rabies it will spread to nearby Hamsters. Hamsters with rabies are: Worth 50% less value Better fighters in the gladiator arena They deal more damage to your base Rabies hamsters have 7x better chance of their off-springs spawning with better tra… | — |
| Game update | Post Multiplayer Patches These patch notes include some hotfixes that were done since the multiplayer update as well. Fixed an error causing players to be stuck loading forever Fixed an error where clients are stuck in the apartments clothes packing scene Fixed an error where clients couldn't earn money but the host could Fixed an error where Save File #1 would break and cause weird issues (various issues) Fixed an err… | — |
| Major update | MULTIPLAYER IS FINALLY HERE! Multiplayer update is FINALLY here! Torture those little bastards but now with your friends or enemies. Because Hamster Hunter brings us all together. With this update comes some optimization, much needed quality of life as well as a few new features and functionality. Although this update sadly or happily? Removes the shrine from the game. Why? Because it was shit... It was buggy, had constant… | — |
| Major update | Massive Optimization Update (MAINLY BLOCKS + BUILDING) This update brings a massive rework to how blocks behave on the backend (code side). If you're someone with massive lag from blocks this will fix it is really all you need to know. Although if you're looking for more information on how the rework is done you can continue reading. Basically before each block acted as it's own entity that contained information like block color, block type (stairs… | — |
| Major update | Hamster Hunter Genetics / Eugenics Update ( OUT NOW ) Hamster Hunter Genetics Update (OUT NOW) This update introduces a full genetics system to Hamster Hunter. While the system itself runs under the hood, the results are everywhere breeding, selling, combat, and more. Have fun discovering all the ways it plays into the game! New Stats Speed (SPD) - Movement speed + attack frequency in arena Strength (STR) - Arena damage + damage to contraptions du… | — |
| In-game event | Save Slots + Optimization + Cloud Saves Save Slots + Optimization + Cloud Saves! Optimization actually had quite a large focus with this update, focusing on file save size and load times. As well as a bunch of hidden issues causing lag. The main win should be for people with lots of machines/drones. Main Changes: Save Slots - You now have 3 save slots, your current saves will be in slot #1 Cloud Saves - Your progress now syncs across… | — |
| Major update | More Automation Update! This update brings out a focus on more content for automation. This is one of the first of many updates coming to the automation system. There is a long plan to flesh out the automation into having loads of content for those who enjoy automation. Main Additions: Added Upgrades, interact with upgradeable machines to utilize Added Upgrades to the Skinner Added Upgrades to the Merger Added Upgrade… | — |
| In-game event | Hamster Hunter UI Rework Hamster Hunter UI Rework! Hamster Hunter UI Rework is now out! This update just brings an update to many of the UI elements to make them feel less bland. There are also a few small bug fixes and optimizations included. This update is just to help set up for future quality of life updates and bring the game to live <3 | — |
| Major update | Piss Update PISS UPDATE IS OUT NOW!! This update brings pissing as well as a few other small features and fixes + some additional gameplay content. Added: Added Pissing, press (P) or right joystick on controller. Added various interactions with pissing, so piss on things and see if it does anything (I wanna keep them hidden) Fixed: Fixed water drip torture not saving the "started state" Fixed Hamsters not… | 22252422 |
| In-game event | Controller + Steam Deck Support This update brings A LOT of internal changes to make porting to other systems a lot easier. This also brings controller support as well as Steam Deck Support. So UI will now display the correct controls instead of PC specific controls, as well as the ability to build etc works now on controller. | — |
| Game update | Untitled Hamster Hunter Post Optimization Patch This patch has a focus on fixing some saving system issues as well as a few other things. Plus setting some systems up Optimization / Changes: Optimized the saving + loading speed slightly (it's more obvious on lower end systems) Added up to 5 backup saves to prevent a total corruption Save system now saves to temp save files and upon completion is saved t… | — |
| Major update | Major Optimization Update Major Optimization Update This update rebuilds the entire AI navigation system with a smarter, faster one from the ground up — allowing for more overall performance. Focused on some small things as well as the large system just mentioned. Additions · Hamster Recovery: Hamsters now recover if the ground beneath them is destroyed, moving to the nearest safe spot instead of floating in the air · P… | — |
| In-game event | Better Automation ( OUT NOW ) Better Automation ( OUT NOW ) This update focuses on expanding the automation system to be a bit more optimizable. Additions: Merger Splitter Upgrade to increase automation tube speed Optimization / Changes: Nerfed Information Generators to give information rather than every 1 second to every 3. Optimized the tubes to less graphically intense Optimized the loading slightly Fixes: Fixed an error… | — |
| Game update | Post Gas Chamber Patch Fixed an error causing the map to get stuck in the red phase with the shrines Fixed an error causing Gas Chambers particles to be pink on some machines Fixed an error causing Gas Chambers to stay on until you reset them manually Fixed an error on the information generator that caused it to be named "Money Generator" Fixed an error preventing Auto Compactors from not being able to be automated w… | — |
| In-game event | Gas Chambers + Chinese Water Drop Torture & MORE ( OUT NOW ) Gas Chambers + Chinese Water Drop Torture & MORE ( OUT NOW ) This update focuses on polishing a few things as well as adding a little more content to play with Additions: Gas Chamber Information Generator (water drip torture) Small Change: Nerfed Hamsters night time damage Information Text Popup now stacks more reliable Fixes: Fixed an error allowing for removed trees to be visible while in dro… | 21988165 |
| Game update | Optimization Patch! This should significantly reduce the loading time of your world as well as the lag after building blocks! That was the MAIN focus for this patch. Please give me feedback if you notice a MASSIVE DIFFERENCE! This should also fix the not responding error. | — |
| News | Building Contest!!! (PRIZE FOR WINNERS!) Hamster Hunter Building Contest! How To Enter · Join the Discord and head to the Building Competition channel! · Submit your best builds and show off your creativity! · I'll pick my Top 5 favorites , then the community votes for the winners! Prizes First Place $50 Steam Gift Card + 10 Free Copies to share with friends! Second Place $25 Steam Gift Card + 5 Free Copies to share with friends! Thir… | — |
| Game update | Post Shrine Update Path With the shrine update brought a few bugs/errors as well as some weird interactions. Here are just a few of the fixes along with some other small ones: Fixed an error causing the world to be invisible at certain locations in the map Fixed an error causing Hamsters to not attack the shrine if you blocked the path Fixed an error of squished hung hamsters Fixed invisible gladiator hatch Adjusted o… | — |
| Major update | Untitled Shrine Sacrifice Update! (Wave Defense) In this update you can now sacrifice Hamsters to a Shrine which will activate a wave defense mode! See how many waves you can survive as increasingly dangerous enemies come for you! This update also introduces new enemy Hamster types, three new turret types, and the option to permanently disable night time by activating the Shrine! Major Additions: · Shri… | — |
| Game update | Hamster Hunter Patch Notes Hey Hunters! This is a quick patching fixing a few things and optimizing as well in preparation of the Wave Defense update which should be coming in about a week :) Here are just a few of the common bugs fixed: Fixed an error causing PNG's to spawn instead of blood particles on Hamsters Fixed an error causing Hamsters to no long spawn after playing for a while Fixed an error causing lag while l… | 21727098 |
| Game update | Small Optimization & QoL Update This update focuses on performance, polish, and small quality-of-life improvements. Changes: Added more optimization to loading, with a focus on money generators. Adjusted Hamster behavior for better performance. Slightly tuned Hamster movement speed and spook duration. Additions: Added the ability to remove hanged hamsters from the balcony. Added a cheatcode to achieve Seek Revenge achievement… | — |
| Game update | Post Building Update Patch Fixing more of the bugs from this update like levitating Hamsters etc. The next major update will be probably 2-3 weeks before I get around to it. With this patch hamsters will not be able to enter your builds and lures might bug a little when placed inside. Although I figured it's better than them being broke all around. I will get to fixing this asap as well. I'm going to dedicate time over t… | — |
| Major update | Base Building Update! Base Building Update! In this update you can now compact the Hamsters into cubes to build a base out of! Be careful! You'll still want to defend it with your LIFE! This update is also in a state where it will be added upon in the future easily as well, that way when better tower defense update comes out you'll be able to defend it! Major Additions: Compactor Building Hammer Building Block Build… | — |