Hamster

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Hamster is a single player action game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Hamster Games and was released on June 28, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hamster is an idle clicker Game in which you click a Hamster to make him shiver. Each click has a random chance to make him shake a little more, or a little less. You can collect heaps of different kinds of hamsters for your Steam Inventory by just playing the game!How It works Click on the Hamster to increase the counter. Each click has a random chance to increase or decrease the hamsters shiver…

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews

humor9 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Cute and funny hamster-themed clicker game with charming visuals and lighthearted progression.
Addictive and relaxing gameplay suitable for casual gaming sessions and quick breaks.
Offers a humorous and engaging experience for fans of casual clicker games, with quirky upgrades and surprises.

Game is heavily criticized as a low-effort, repetitive clicker with unfair RNG-based achievements.
Contains a problematic in-game cash shop and marketplace system resembling NFT-related scams.
Technical issues include poor UI/collision bugs and inability to close the game normally without steam closure.

humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The game's humor is described as lighthearted and meme-based, appealing to those looking for a quick, funny distraction. While some find it genuinely amusing, especially for brief play sessions or sharing with friends, others see the humor as shallow or unfunny. Overall, it resonates best with casual players and younger audiences.
- “While its repetitive nature might not captivate everyone over the long term, the lighthearted progression and humorous design make it ideal for quick gaming breaks.”
- “Funny and a great way to mess with your friends.”
- “Funny game, kids liked it.”
- “Another terrible idler based on an unfunny online 'meme'.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is generally relaxing and engaging, enhanced by playful visuals and a catchy soundtrack. However, some find the mechanics, such as low-value item drops and repetitive features like the shiver mechanic, become monotonous over time.
- “The playful visuals and catchy soundtrack perfectly complement the straightforward mechanics, making every session feel both relaxing and engaging.”
- “Hamster's gameplay is as relaxing as watching a real hamster scurry around its wheel.”
- “This clicker has item drops of low value, and the shiver mechanic gets boring after minutes.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect is criticized for aggressive and deceptive practices, with many users reporting suspicious, likely fake reviews tied to cash grabs and asset flips shortly after the game's Steam launch. This suggests a lack of trust in the game's fairness and transparency regarding its monetization.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics feature playful visuals that, combined with a catchy soundtrack, enhance the game's relaxing and engaging atmosphere.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is catchy and complements the playful visuals, enhancing the game's relaxing and engaging atmosphere.
- “The playful visuals and catchy soundtrack perfectly complement the straightforward mechanics, making every session feel both relaxing and engaging.”