
Hungry Horrors: A Deliciously Twisted Roguelite Deckbuilder Takes the Plate
From the quirky mind of UK-based indie studio Clumsy Bear Studio, Hungry Horrors is a delightfully bizarre fusion of roguelite mechanics, deckbuilding, and culinary chaosâwhere the real threat isnât the monsters, but your own undercooked pie.
đČ Whatâs the Dish?
Instead of swinging swords or casting spells, you play as a royal chef-princess tasked with satisfying the ravenous appetites of legendary folklore creaturesâfrom bloodthirsty swamp witches to grumpy hill hags with a taste for human flesh. Your weapons? Spices, sauces, and a whole lot of British and Irish tradition.
Serve up a proper Bara Brith to soothe Jenny Greenteeth, or impress the Redcap with a well-seasoned casseroleâfail, and you might just end up on the menu.
đ„ Game Features (and Why Youâll Love It)
- Clever Deckbuilding Meets Cooking: Mix ingredients, tools, and flavor combos to craft the perfect dish. Each monster has unique taste preferencesâsome love sweetness, others hate fish. Strategy is key.
- Two Handcrafted Biomes: Explore the eerie Nook and the mysterious Trove, each with its own food challenges and secrets.
- Six Ravenous Monsters to Serve: From Grendel (who has a suspicious fondness for rare meat) to Black Annis (a hag with a terrifying palate), every encounter feels fresh and funny.
- Two Boss Fights & Four NPCs: Unlock new recipes, gather lore, and even rescue familiars whoâve been trapped by chaos.
- Retro Pixel-Art Meets Gothic Whimsy: With charming visuals and a darkly humorous tone, the game strikes a perfect balance between eerie and endearing.
- Unlockables Galore: Progress unlocks new ingredients, legendary kitchen artifacts, and even full recipes from real British and Irish cuisine.
đź Where to Try It
A free playable demo is now live on Steam, Itch.io, and GOGâperfect for fans of Slay the Spire, Hades, or Tunic. Test your cooking chops, face off against folklore, and see if you can survive long enough to serve dessert.
đ Coming Soon
While the full release date hasnât been announced, Clumsy Bear Studio confirms plans to bring Hungry Horrors to mobile and consoles in the near future. The game made a splash at the London Game Festival 2025, where it was praised for its creativity, humor, and originality.
đ„ Watch the Sneak Peek
Check out the latest gameplay teaser to see how youâll juggle spice racks, dodge monster tantrums, and serve up a 10-course feast that just might save your life:
đż Final Bite
If youâve ever wondered what happens when The Witcher meets MasterChef in a haunted English manor, Hungry Horrors is your answer. Itâs a charming, clever, and slightly grotesque adventure that proves you donât need to fight monstersâyou just need to feed them.
đ Explore the full game on Steam: Hungry Horrors â Steam Page
đ Stay tuned for updatesâand maybe a recipe for surviving a vampireâs tea party.
And remember: always season with care. The hags are watching.