Hardhat Wombat

About

In "Hardhat Wombat," players puzzle-platform their way through 92 levels, stacking wombat poo to complete constructions in seven unique worlds. With challenging level types such as Dynamite and Beetle Hunt, and additional game modes like the Daily Gauntlet, this game offers a fun and engaging experience for all. The game is known for its unique concept, being based on the most interesting fact in the world: wombats have cube-shaped poo.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Great puzzle game with simple mechanics that progressively introduce new challenges.
Perfect for casual play on the Steam Deck, allowing for easy start and stop.
Fun and light-hearted, with a unique concept that keeps players engaged.

Controls are frustrating, with build and destroy functions mapped to the same button and no option to rebind.
Edge detection can be finnicky, leading to accidental mistakes that undo progress.
Some players find the game lacking in difficulty, especially in the early stages.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple, quickly learnable mechanics that are effectively utilized across a variety of level styles, making it a delightful and engaging puzzle experience. Players appreciate the solid mechanics and light-hearted nature of the game, enhancing its appeal.
- “This is a little gem of a puzzle game, with lovely simple mechanics that you learn very quickly and then get to use in a variety of different level styles.”
- “A fantastic light-hearted puzzle game with very solid mechanics for you to play around with.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect initially beneficial for progression, but it becomes tedious and repetitive in the later levels, diminishing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “At first, this is useful, but it gets to the point where it becomes tedious in later levels.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with stability, particularly highlighting wonky controls and buggy camera movement as significant frustrations.
- “The controls are the most annoying aspect; they feel wonky and the camera movement is a little buggy.”