05 Sep 2026Developer post

Building Improvements, Optimization & QOL

Added Added the ability to store Hamsters in the fridge in the house. Added Wait Here and Follow Me interaction to the hamster sled Added a targeting switch to all four turrets to aim at the closest or furthest hamster Added a color picker to the building hammer with full color,

04 Sep 2026Developer post

Proximity Chat & Server Browser + More

This update focuses on the new proximity chat as well as the server browser. You can now chose to host publicly as well as use text chat and voice chat options. This brings more depth to the "Social" aspect of the game I'd like to bring in. This is just an early step to hopefully

01 Sep 2026Developer post

[CROSSPLAY ENABLED] Mobile Hamster HUnter Is now out!

Hamster Hunter is now available on the google play store! This update brings cross play capabilities between the playstore and steam. As well as some other updates such as: I fixed a lot of other optimization as well. Although the main focus is crossplay and mobile :) Added: Crou

26 Aug 2026Developer post

Next Game: Human Hunter

It's official! My next game is in the works! BUT I have some clarifications I will get to later in this message. What is Human Hunter? It's a game where you and your friend group survive in a dark dystopian forest. One friend is assigned the Hunter role, while Runners have to sur

04 Aug 2026Developer post

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

03 Jul 2026Developer post

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

02 Jul 2026Developer post

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

21 May 2026Developer post

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 Redu

14 May 2026Developer post

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 T

11 May 2026Developer post

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

10 May 2026Developer post

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 t

20 Apr 2026Developer post

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.

04 Apr 2026Developer post

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 Sta

25 Mar 2026Developer post

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

23 Mar 2026Developer post

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, i

19 Mar 2026Developer post

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

08 Mar 2026Developer post

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 a

04 Mar 2026Developer post

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 no

25 Feb 2026Developer post

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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

22 Feb 2026Developer post

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

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
Placement Preview: Machine placement preview now works on all surfaces, not just terrain
Placement Types: Machines now support placement types: Terrain Only, Any Floor, Wall Mount, and No Restrictions
Material Variants: Block colors now support material variants — each color can have an optional alternate material (e.g., Glass) toggled with V
Drone Destruction: FPV Drone can now destroy machines by holding Q, with the same hold-to-destroy mechanic and combo speed bonus as on foot
Maxed Upgrades: Maxed-out upgrades now show "No More Upgrades" instead of disappearing from the selection screen
Blueprint Achievement: Now retroactively unlocks for players who collected 10+ blueprints before the achievement existed

Optimization / Changes

Batched Navigation: Navigation updates are now batched every ~15 seconds instead of on every block placed or removed
Localized Recalculation: Navigation only recalculates the area around changed blocks instead of rebuilding the entire map like previously
Async Loading: Save loading is now fully asynchronous — objects load in batches instead of all at once, eliminating the freeze on load
Save Protection: Auto-saving is blocked during loading, preventing save corruption mid-load
Quit Safety: Quitting mid-save now waits for any background file writes to finish before performing the final save, preventing data loss
Drone Exit Key: Drone exit key is now Tab

Fixes

Fixed hamsters floating upward due to incorrect ground detection
Fixed block painting only applying the color tint and ignoring the actual material — transparent and specialty materials (e.g., glass) now render correctly when placed
Fixed the sled constantly falling through the map
Fixed wave defense hamsters not properly detecting the ground
Fixed hamsters no longer being spooked by the player
Fixed machine placement preview locking to the last placed position instead of following the crosshair
Fixed trap cages spawning with a hamster already inside
Fixed tubes not cleaning up when their connected machine is destroyed
Fixed tube cleanup not triggering during loading, which previously caused tubes to self-destruct before their machines had spawned
Fixed tubes only clearing one side of their port connection on removal, leaving stale references that blocked new connections
Fixed machines not returning to your inventory when destroyed after loading a save

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Hamster Hunter is now available on the google play store!

It's official! My next game is in the works!

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This update brings a total of 17 new achievements!

Hamster Hunter Small Update

Rabies Update is now out!

Multiplayer update is FINALLY here!

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Hamster Hunter Genetics Update (OUT NOW)

New Stats

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Save Slots + Optimization + Cloud Saves!

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Hamster Hunter UI Rework!

PISS UPDATE IS OUT NOW!!

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Hamster Hunter Post Optimization Patch

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Major Optimization Update

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