Hamster House

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Hamster House is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Zepni Ltd. and was released on March 21, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Spin the wheel with your hamsters!

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 620 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

monetization118 negative mentions

Adorable and cute art style with a variety of charming small animals to collect and merge.
Simple, relaxing gameplay that is suitable for all ages and works offline, making it good for passing time.
The game offers a sense of progression with unlocking new animals and is addictive for fans of merge and idle games.

Excessive and frequent ads that interrupt gameplay and can be frustrating for players.
Gameplay becomes repetitive and grindy over time, with limited activities beyond merging and managing hamsters on wheels.
Issues with merging at higher levels (e.g., koalas) and occasional glitches that hinder progress and enjoyment.

monetization
125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
Monetization in the game heavily relies on frequent and sometimes intrusive ads, which many players find overwhelming and disruptive to gameplay despite the option to remove ads via a low-cost purchase. While some users appreciate the free benefits ads provide, the high ad frequency frustrates others, negatively impacting their overall experience. A number of players note that ad removal purchases do not always fully eliminate ads, further diminishing satisfaction.
- “No ads at all!”
- “This game is amazing, I love it! There are no ads and it's so cute. The merges keep on getting cuter each time. I love this game so so much!”
- “I love it, first start playing there are like no ads. I love this game, it is so cute :)”
- “It pushes you to watch ads for a boost every second it can (literally, there's a flashing button on the screen at all times, among other things), plus other fullscreen ads appearing frequently to interrupt your playing!”
- “But I purchased to remove ads and there's still ads... now it wants me to pay again to remove ads again?”
- “Forced ads make it nearly unplayable; which is a shame because it's super cute”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The graphics are widely praised for their cute, simple, and charming art style, especially appealing to hamster lovers. While some find the visuals relaxing and enjoyable, a few users feel the art could be improved, with rare negative mentions calling the graphics unattractive. Overall, the game's visual design is a strong positive point despite mixed opinions on gameplay.
- “Ran perfectly when I installed it, cute hamsters, great graphics.”
- “Looove the graphics in the game and the art style, and I really love how the main game is based off hamsters.”
- “I absolutely love it, great graphics. I love it so much; I have all the pets and am on level 100. So fun!”
- “To be honest, the graphics are horrendously ugly and the game itself is quite boring.”
- “GUI design needs work and better graphics, along with some mini game variants.”
- “There are way too many ads and it kinda degrades the game altogether, though the art style is simple and cute.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's music is widely praised for being nostalgic, relaxing, and enjoyable, with many users expressing a strong desire for official soundtracks to listen to outside the game. However, some users experienced technical issues with the sound, and a few found certain tracks annoying. Overall, the music is considered a standout and positive aspect of the game.
- “I love this game so much! Can you please release the soundtracks? I love the music; it reminds me of my childhood. If you do, it will make my whole entire day. I would love to put this on Spotify and listen to it all day long!”
- “Please make soundtracks for like 1 or 2 hours, I'm begging you! I just love it!”
- “The music is so cute and relaxing. It really adds to the game's charm.”
- “On the plus side, the music and sound don't work either, so I didn't realize it wasn't a silent game until I looked into the settings.”
- “Pretty good but the song is quite annoying.”
- “It is great but the graphics I like them, but they could have gone for a better art style. Music I would give it five, it is so relaxing. I give the app a four.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The gameplay is simple and similar to typical idle or merge games, lacking uniqueness and depth, which can lead to boredom quickly. While some players enjoy the cute graphics and characters, frequent and intrusive ads, especially those interrupting gameplay, significantly detract from the experience.
- “I love the gameplay but the ads are sometimes taking over that.”
- “The gameplay is basic and not unique at all—just another idle game that gets boring way too fast.”
- “In the current state of the game, I can't reasonably recommend it to anyone; the invasive ads constantly interrupt gameplay and ruin the entire experience.”
- “I spent more time watching ads than actually getting gameplay.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Stability in the game is generally reliable, with most users experiencing no glitches or bugs. However, a few report occasional issues, such as not receiving purchased items, which slightly affects the overall experience.
- “There are no glitches, and most children find it relaxing or really fun.”
- “Sometimes there are glitches where after I pay for the gift hamster, I do not receive it and end up losing my hamster money.”
- “A cute game for sure, but it needs to fix the glitches.”
- “Some times there are glitches, but not much at all.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game's humor charming and lighthearted, especially enjoying its cute and amusing elements like hamsters running on wheels and colorful effects. The humor adds to the overall fun and addictive experience, making the game highly enjoyable and recommended.
- “This game is so fun and funny. I'm not sure if it's the talking animals, but I just love how cute this game is. I can't stop playing it because it's fun and cute .”
- “Sooooo cute, highly recommended! Also, it's so cute how when you speed up they shoot rainbows . It's super amusing and a little bit funny . I love it, five stars !”
- “Funny enough, I actually really like this game!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a repetitive and grind-heavy progression, with limited activities beyond continuous grinding and rebirthing. While the grind is easy, it can become monotonous due to the lack of variety.
- “After over a week, it becomes more of a grinding game or a rebirthing one.”
- “It's okay, but there's not much to do. All you get to do is look forward to seeing the next hamster, then grind for another week.”
- “It's really grindy and really easy.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game emotionally uplifting and comforting, with its cute and heartwarming elements providing a soothing experience, especially during difficult times. The presence of adorable animals like hamsters and sugar gliders adds a touching and tear-evoking charm.
- “Plus, I just broke up with my boyfriend Jacob and the game made me feel so much better by showing me things that were cute.”
- “I love hamsters and I cried when I saw the sugar glider!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users find the story charming and inspiring enough to create their own narratives, but suggest that adding more activities and a deeper storyline would enhance the experience.