Co-Op Platformer Hamsteria Passes 70,000 Wishlists Despite 15% Demo Clear Rate
The game's high wishlist count and positive reception despite a punishing demo clear rate suggest a niche audience for demanding co-op action on Steam.
Key Facts
- Hamsteria has surpassed 70,000 wishlists on Steam.
- The demo has a 15% clear rate but holds a 'Very Positive' rating from nearly 100 reviews.
- 22,000 players have tried the demo.
- The full version is expected to offer 6-8 hours of gameplay and is still several months away.
- The game is a high-difficulty platformer designed exclusively for two-player co-op, with each player controlling a hamster on a connected wheel.
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Developer 2WheelerDev announced that Hamsteria, a two-player cooperative platformer for PC on Steam, has surpassed 70,000 wishlists. The demo has a 15% clear rate but holds a 'Very Positive' rating from nearly 100 reviews. The full version, offering 6-8 hours of gameplay, is still months from release.
Developer 2WheelerDev revealed that the wishlist count for Hamsteria has exceeded 70,000 on Steam. The game, a high-difficulty platformer designed exclusively for two-player co-op, tasks each player with controlling a hamster riding a connected wheel, spinning only forward or backward to navigate obstacle-filled stages. Originally released for free on itch.io, the game was later localized and improved, with a demo released on Steam. According to Steam News, 22,000 players have tried the demo, and it has earned a 'Very Positive' rating from nearly 100 reviews. The full version is expected to offer 6-8 hours of gameplay and is still several months away.
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