Battle a sinister corporation in this story-rich RPG! Survive fast-paced, turn-based battles and conversations where cringe damage can be deadly. Fight the evils of capitalism with your trusty pig sidekick and join the revolution, old man!
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Hermit lives a quiet life alone in the woods with Pig…until the two are abruptly pulled into a corporate conspiracy.
A factory closure leaves people out of work and hungry. Wildlife starts behaving strangely. And rumors spread of a giant mushroom large enough to feed everyone.
Searching for this legendary Jumbo Fungo means fighting strange creatures, surviving exhausting conversations, and following clues that stretch far beyond the woods. Meanwhile, strange blue mushrooms begin calling to Hermit and Pig…
Battles play out against the clock. Read your enemy’s behavior, choose attacks carefully, and execute button combos before time runs out. Combos grow longer as the story progresses.
“A welcome sense of urgency and strategy in every battle.” — Polygon
Dialogue encounters function like combat. Say the wrong thing and take real cringe damage. Surviving awkward exchanges allows you to grow stronger and level up.
“Validates the internal struggle of social anxiety by turning it into a gameplay loop.” — GameRant
Forage nearly 40 types of fungi to heal, cure status effects, and gain the edge in combat. Pig can sniff out enemy weaknesses in battle or truffles that double as revival items and currency.
“Engaging and fast paced combat, cozy vibes, and plenty of scrumptious mushrooms.” — Loot Level Chill
Progression rewards learning and execution. Each level grants a trinket point. Equip trinkets to customize your battle style. You only have so many points, so every choice matters.
“Standing out within the genre with its frenetic and consistently fun gameplay” — STWGames Italia
Hermit and Pig is designed around timed, combo-based combat and dialogue encounters. If you prefer a more relaxed experience, you can:
Remove combos
Disable timers
Adjust overall difficulty
These options reduce pressure while preserving the story.
“The gameplay was innovative and the turn-based gameplay engaging.” — Minimap
Hermit and Pig draws inspiration from classic RPGs, but it isn’t interested in nostalgia for its own sake. Its key-combo combat systems and dialogue battles create a constant sense of pressure, whether you’re fighting enemies or talking to people.
“A charming, retro RPG that does something different with a familiar formula” — Polygon
6–10 hours depending on play style and exploration
Original soundtrack
Extensive combat accessibility options
Yes, you can pet Pig
“A story-rich, compact narrative that is sure to bring a smile to those who journey with these wholesome companions.” — Destructoid
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 42 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
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Reviews
[table] [tr] [th]WHEN[/th] [td] The factory is closing, wildlife is belligerent, and a mysterious blue mushroom is popping up around town [/td] [/tr] [tr] [th]WHERE[/th] [td] Any town without enough to go around and the surrounding woods full of delicious fungi [/td] [/tr] [tr] [th]WHO ARE YOU[/th] [td] Hermit and Pig, An elderly fungi fanatical and his truffle foraging friend. A duo well suited to each other’s company, content with themselves and their mushrooms. Surprisingly proficient pugilists, taste testers of any and all truffles, and reluctant saviors of town. [/td] [/tr] [tr] [th]WHAT DO YOU DO[/th] [td] Find those fungi and harness their powers to furiously fight Fascists, corporate stooges, corrupt cops, and an adorable assortment of crazed critters. Remember what you’re supposed to be doing during a heated exchange and hit those weak spots. Emerge from your hermitage and express yourself candid conversational skills to make friends and save the town. [/td] [/tr] [tr] [th]WHY IT'S WORTH PLAYING[/th] [td] Have fun with found fungi along the way to new friends and fights with Fascists. Take turns on tight timers while remembering what you intend to do. Every encounter is engaging and the progression stays satisfying. [/td] [/tr] [/table]
this was a super fun game I played it for 3 days straight i couldnt put it down it was fun and sweet and well designed
Delightful
Great game that's heavily supported by its quirky dialog, memorable characters, and interesting combo combat system. There are numerous difficulty and accessibility options in the game menu to fine tune your experience so that you can have a harder time, or or more relaxed traditional turn-based RPG experience.
One of my favorite RPGs of the decade. I’m so glad I got around to playing. I was intimidated by the default combat setting to select attacks by button combos, but I surprised myself with gaining proficiency over time. By the end of the game, ai felt rather triumphant! Also… the portrayal of Hermit’s social anxiety was spot on. I relate to that dude.
You can beat fascists up in this game and eat magic mushrooms. 10/10 no notes
A rollicking good time with a great sense of humour, I had a big smile on my face for the whole 7 hours it took me start to finish. If you love Mother 3 like I do, this scratched that itch perfectly for me!
perfect game tbh, no notes (now to go eat some mushrooms)
Love the art style and humor! The game play feels engaging and fresh, adding meaningful upgrades as you progress. Great bite-sized experience I think anyone could enjoy.
You can't go wrong by doing the simple things well. When you execute the basics well—and with heart—you get games like this. I’m not usually one to write reviews, but this game deserves it.
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