“Hordes of Hunger,” developed by Hyperstrange and published by Kwalee, is a 3D action roguelite arena-slasher that entered Early Access on Steam on March 6, 2025.
Key Features:
- Dynamic Combat: Players control Mirah, a warrior defending her homeland from monstrous hordes. The game emphasizes fast-paced combat, allowing players to craft unique builds using a variety of weapons and special attacks, ranging from nimble swordfighting to wielding heavy hammers. gematsu.com
- Strategic Gameplay: Battles take place across diverse environments, including castle keeps and desolate villages. Players can utilize the terrain to their advantage, employing strategies like choke points, high ground, and leveraging breakable structures to overcome the advancing hordes. gematsu.com
- Narrative Elements: Beyond combat, players can complete quests and rescue others, uncovering the origins of the evil threatening Mirah’s world. gematsu.com
Recent Updates:
- Expanded Demo: Prior to the Early Access release, an updated demo was made available on Steam. This demo introduced expanded skill trees, weapon upgrades, and character progression, offering a deeper gameplay experience. It also featured an improved parry system with enhanced animations and indicators. thegg.net
- Early Access Launch: On March 6, 2025, “Hordes of Hunger” officially launched in Early Access on Steam. The developers anticipate that the game will remain in Early Access for approximately six months, with a potential full release in May 2025.
