Hoomanz!

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Hoomanz! is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by koffeecup studio and was released on October 27, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hoomanz! is a cozy, family-friendly stealth adventure where you play as Shoo, the mythical guardian of Planet Erf with a hidden dual nature. Navigate dark environments to avoid hugs from invading humans by using stealth and environmental tools to scare them away. Enjoy beautiful gameplay and a humorous story in this 6-hour single-player experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features charming visuals and a cute art style that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is engaging with a perfect balance of challenge and creativity, allowing for multiple approaches to puzzles.
It's a family-friendly game that offers a fun, non-violent experience, making it suitable for players of all ages.

The game is relatively short, with playthroughs averaging around 3 to 5 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
The music can become repetitive, particularly in the later levels, detracting from the overall atmosphere.
Precision aiming can be challenging when using a keyboard, which may hinder gameplay for some players.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and well-crafted, featuring a mix of stealth and puzzle elements that evolve with each level, introducing new mechanics while maintaining a charming atmosphere. Players appreciate the smooth controls, minimal tutorials, and the nostalgic level-based structure reminiscent of classic games, though some express a desire for more varied ways to scare enemies. Overall, the game offers a cozy and enjoyable experience, with a solid balance of challenge and fun, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.
- “The atmosphere, the environments, and especially the dark/light mechanic really bring something unique and fun to the experience.”
- “Smooth controls and easy to pick up mechanics make this enjoyable for any fan of the genre.”
- “I really got into the puzzle/stealth mechanics that kept me engaged throughout.”
- “New mechanics were added, but somehow I missed a few new ways to scare them instead of just them getting tougher because of new mechanics and more troublesome enemy placement.”
- “The mechanics are solid and well-polished, the game didn’t outstay its welcome, but, on the flip side, you may be left wanting more with this one.”
- “No complicated mechanic, really simple.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and cozy aesthetic, featuring stunning visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the charming art style and the variety of unlockable skins, which contribute to the game's family-friendly appeal. Overall, the graphics are described as smooth and engaging, effectively complementing the stealth and puzzle elements of the game.
- “I have to say that the art style is super cute and I love all the skins that you can unlock in the game.”
- “The art style is absolutely adorable, and there’s something genuinely satisfying about sneaking around and scaring the hoomanz :)”
- “Really cute little game with gorgeous graphics, satisfying game mechanics and increasingly challenging levels.”
- “By the end, I'd even come to love the cute aesthetic that originally turned me off.”
- “If you want a stealth-adventure game packed with coziness, cute art style, while featuring non-combat gameplay & family-friendly content that's still fun.”
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story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as compelling and engaging, centered around a charming forest creature named Shoo who values peace and tranquility. Players appreciated the cute art style and found enjoyment in both the main narrative and post-game achievements, despite some minor control challenges.
- “I genuinely enjoyed every part of the experience, both during the main story and while wrapping up achievements after the final boss.”
- “This is the story of Shoo, a small and adorable forest creature who cherishes peace, quiet, and the comforting calm of the woods.”
- “Compelling storyline - engaging narrative.”
- “No story.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the music in the game receives mixed reviews; while the soundtrack is praised for its quality and the menu theme is particularly loved, some players feel that the music in the final third of the game is lacking, becoming repetitive and poorly designed. The sound effects, especially those accompanying character actions, are generally well-received and add to the game's charm.
- “The soundtrack for the game is also really good, and I love the song that you have on your menu screen.”
- “The art style, sound effects, and most of the music are just so perfect.”
- “Great soundtrack, funny sound effects when the creature you're playing as screams at the humans and they run off scared.”
- “My only criticism is about the music.”
- “The music could have used some work.”
- “It feels like they couldn't finish the sound design for the last levels, as the music was much shorter and quickly became repetitive with that short sample looped infinitely.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring adorable characters and quirky mechanics that elicit laughter, particularly through hilarious voice acting and sound effects. Players enjoy the comedic interactions with silly enemies, making the overall experience both cute and entertaining.
- “It’s way too adorable and adds a great dose of humor to a very relevant topic.”
- “+ the whole core mechanics and core idea of the game is so much quirky fun, I kept laughing at the silly 'enemies' flying offscreen, screaming as I scared them with my cute little squirrel-fox-cat-thing.”
- “Absolutely hilarious voice acting, I can't get enough of bouncing the hoomanz around and hearing their screams.”
replayability
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The game boasts significant replayability, particularly through the option to speedrun levels once players have mastered efficient completion strategies. This aspect contributes to its overall longevity and encourages players to revisit the game multiple times.
- “This game offers a lot of replayability as you can speedrun levels once you've got an idea of how to efficiently complete them.”
- “[i] Replay value - longevity and replayability.”
- “[i] Replay value - longevity and replayability.”
- “Replay value is lacking, which affects the longevity and replayability of the game.”
- “The game offers minimal replay value, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to return, resulting in low replayability.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character design of the "hoomanz," noting that their visual transformation when scarred adds a dynamic and engaging element to character development.
- “I love the character design of the hoomanz and the way they get absolutely rocketed off the screen when scarred.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character's journey.”
- “Each character evolves in a unique way, making their personal stories feel impactful and memorable.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and captivating environments, enhanced by a unique dark/light mechanic that adds depth to the experience. Players also appreciate the overall cute and charming vibe, contributing to a delightful gaming atmosphere.
- “The atmosphere, the environments, and especially the dark/light mechanic really bring something unique and fun to the experience.”
- “Immersive atmosphere - captivating environment.”
- “Nice game with a very cute atmosphere!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game primarily revolves around microtransactions, which involve in-game purchases. This approach has been consistently highlighted by users, indicating a significant focus on additional spending within the game.
- “Microtransactions are well-balanced and don't feel intrusive.”
- “The in-game purchases enhance the experience without being necessary to enjoy the game.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization model allows for both free and paid options, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “Microtransactions are everywhere, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating that you can't progress without being tempted to buy additional content.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly with a charming art style and offering multiple solutions to puzzles, resulting in a performance that notably surpasses expectations.
- “It runs smoothly, the art style is cute and friendly, and most of the puzzles have multiple ways the player can tackle them.”
- “Performance and gameplay significantly exceed expectations.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a high level of stability, noting that they did not encounter any glitches or bugs during gameplay.