Hordes of Hunger

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Hordes of Hunger is a single player action game. It was developed by Hyperstrange and was released on February 12, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Join the Discord About the GameThe Beast and its ravenous hordes emerged from the sea and stripped the land bare. Only Mirah stands in their way. Hordes of Hunger is a roguelite arena-slasher where you'll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Co…

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Engaging and satisfying third-person hack and slash combat with skill-based parry mechanics adds depth beyond typical survivor-likes.
Strong atmospheric design with consistent dark fantasy visuals, good soundtrack, and supportive voice acting enhances immersion.
Enjoyable roguelite progression with meaningful upgrades, build variety, risk-reward decision making, and meta progression that keeps players coming back.

Camera control and angles often criticized for being awkward, disorienting, or making gameplay feel clunky and nauseating for some players.
Content is currently limited with a small number of bosses, weapon variety issues, repetitive enemy and mission design, leading to gameplay feeling grindy and repetitive over time.
Some UI and control issues, including cumbersome healing mechanics, weapon crafting grind, and poorly tuned difficulty curve causing some builds to trivialize challenges.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
70%
8%
The story is present but often cryptic and incomplete, focusing more on thematic framing than cinematic depth, with much of the lore hinted at through gameplay progression and endless runs. While some players find it compelling and immersive, others feel it lacks a satisfying conclusion and could benefit from more clarity, expansions, and boss variety. Overall, the game emphasizes mechanical depth and fast-paced action over narrative, making the story a secondary but appreciated element.
- “The story is compelling and immersive—it’s one of those rare experiences that’s hard to put down.”
- “It has a good story, great graphics and atmosphere, and the settings/maps are excellent.”
- “I could go on talking about lots of other cool things, like the character writing and storyline, which is excellent.”
- “The story is there, but the way it is told is very odd and cryptic.”
- “Maybe I need to keep doing endless runs to unlock some more lore but, in the end, I still feel like there are parts missing and I haven't gotten the full story.”
- “The story leaves something to be desired... especially the ending. I know these types of games usually don't emphasize story much, but this one kinda did.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
47%
9%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, addictive, and polished combat mechanics with a Dark Souls-like weight and satisfying parry system, offering a fast-paced hack-and-slash roguelite experience. However, issues such as weapon balance, limited weapon variety, repetitive loops, occasional janky mechanics, and lack of challenge or deeper progression slightly detract from its appeal. Overall, it’s a solid, entertaining core gameplay loop that may improve with more content and refinement.
- “The premise is straightforward—survive, push back the horde, grow stronger—but the execution revolves around mechanical depth rather than cinematic storytelling.”
- “Combat is the core pillar of the experience, and Hordes of Hunger leans into weighty melee mechanics.”
- “And Hordes of Hunger has lots of great gameplay ideas, like the diverse quest objectives in each level that challenge the player to use their wits to survive and win!”
- “With that said, if you don't mind janky mechanics that are pretty much the real enemy in this game, go ahead and give it a try; it should keep you engaged for at least 10-15 hours.”
- “A very flawed parry mechanic that will often get you hit as you are coming out of the parry animation; there's a few frames where you are stuck recovering back to normal stance and can't move or dodge, but enemies can hit you.”
- “They are almost always commons; it took me a lot of farming to finally make a single rare weapon, which I got so late in the game that it didn't even feel needed. It could be nice that the higher tier weapons aren't required, but it feels really sloppy as a game mechanic.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The graphics of Hordes of Hunger feature a consistent dark fantasy aesthetic with well-designed characters and coherent visuals that enhance the grim atmosphere. While some users find the art style and visuals refreshing and fitting the setting, others consider the graphics average but still effective in supporting the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are praised for complementing the game's mood and addictiveness.
- “It has a good story, great graphics and atmosphere, and the settings/maps are excellent.”
- “The characters are very nicely designed, with great aesthetics that fit the setting.”
- “Perhaps it might be more game time needed but I do like the premise and the visuals are great.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric and driving qualities, complementing the dark, urgent tone of the gameplay. Players appreciate the impactful sound design and solid soundtrack that enhance the overall experience. Many find the music engaging and fitting, adding to the immersive world and intense action.
- “Sound design supports the action with impactful weapon strikes, guttural enemy noises, and a driving soundtrack that underscores the urgency of survival.”
- “Music, art design, color changes during breaks between level phases, voice acting, all of it was pretty atmospheric.”
- “Really enjoying it so far, fun hack and slash action combined with roguelike progression in a very interesting world, with a really solid soundtrack, cool environments and good voice acting.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of muted tones, atmospheric lighting, and art design that convincingly convey a desolate, medieval world ravaged by supernatural forces. Combined with fitting music, voice acting, and well-crafted environments, it creates an immersive and cohesive mood throughout.
- “Environments are drenched in muted tones and atmospheric lighting, emphasizing the desolation of a world consumed by monstrous forces.”
- “Music, art design, color changes during breaks between level phases, voice acting, all of it was pretty atmospheric.”
- “It nails the desolate atmosphere of a medieval world ravaged by a supernatural phenomena.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is described as heavily grindy and tedious, often feeling clunky and repetitive, with a reliance on farming common items to eventually craft rare weapons that may not feel necessary. While the grind can be enjoyable for some as a button-mashing experience, many players find the mechanics feel sloppy and lead to burnout, impacting replayability and overall engagement.
- “Very grindy and tedious to get anything.”
- “They are almost always commons, it took me a lot of farming to finally make a single "rare" weapon that I got so late in the game that it didn't even feel needed. It could be nice that the higher tier weapons aren't "required" but it feels really sloppy as a game mechanic.”
- “I spent some time farming crafting mats for a rare weapon, but was burned out and never even used them.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game’s optimization is generally solid, allowing smooth application of movement, timing, and build strategies during key encounters. However, it needs better support for ultra-wide 32:9 displays and could use improvements to run more smoothly on the Steam Deck.
- “Guardian encounters serve as climactic endpoints to runs, requiring players to apply everything learned about movement, timing, and build optimization.”
- “Needs optimization for 32:9 aspect ratio.”
- “Works somewhat okay on the Steam Deck but definitely could use some fixes and optimization.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading to laggy controls and a less stable experience. Players may want to wait for updates as these issues are expected to be addressed soon.
- “It's also very buggy, and the controls feel laggy.”
- “I liked the trailer, but playing at such an early stage could lead to a game full of bugs and glitches.”
- “It is, however, a bit buggy, and I wouldn't blame you if you wanted to wait a few days for them to iron those out.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently offers limited replayability, as material farming is repetitive and impeded by the addition of competing item requirements. Players find little incentive to continue beyond the initial few hours due to a lack of increased difficulty, bosses, or fresh content to sustain long-term engagement.
- “In the released version of the game, I gave up before being able to get a blue quality sword - it's even harder to get because they added other items for which you can get materials like the gloves and the spear, so you barely ever get the materials that you want unless you replay the same levels over and over again (and currently, there is very limited replay value).”
- “Needs more content such as difficulty increase, more bosses, anything that adds replayability because there's nothing that keeps you playing after the first 5ish hours.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect is generally perceived as underdeveloped, with the game focusing more on mechanics than delivering deep character development or immersive storytelling.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally do not find the humor in the game notable, focusing instead on its engaging gameplay and variety of upgrades. The humor aspect is largely absent or unremarked upon in player feedback.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is minimal and lacks depth, with the focus primarily on fighting rather than meaningful growth or storytelling.
- “The game offers nothing except fighting and poor character development.”