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Hungry Hoist by Skwidink Studios

Fact sheet

Game
Hungry Hoist
Developer
Skwidink Studios
Genre
2D incremental dungeon crawler
Release
November 16, 2026
Platforms
PC (Steam)
Price
TBD
Players
Single player
Couch co‑op: 2 players
Online co‑op: up to 4 players
Languages
English
Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/5234650
YouTube
@SkwidinkStudio
TikTok
@skwidinkstudios
Contact
jack@skwidink.com

Description

Short

Mine, fight, and cook to evolve your panda! Hungry Hoist is a solo or co-op dungeon-crawler about gathering and selling as much loot as possible. Dig deeper into the mine to discover darker, more twisted dungeons containing new enemies and puzzles, as well as shinier loot to sell or craft with.

Long

Earn Your Freedom

Imprisoned in a mine with a $1,000,000 debt to pay off; things could not get much worse. However, you're a resilient little panda, and it's not like there's much else to do when you're imprisoned underground.

Mine

Armed with a trusty rusty pickaxe, the mine will become your best friend. Mine ore and gems, discover buried loot, and create a working rail system in the tunnels. Use the loot you scavenge from the mines to craft powerful tools and weapons.

Fight

Choose from 5 classes:

  • Warrior - Solid all-rounder. Use your sword to reach enemies that seem out of reach at first.
  • Rogue - Nimble, agile, and deadly. Backstab enemies with your daggers to get critical hits (and style points).
  • Ranger - An expert marksman, support your party from the backline by perfectly timing critical shots on opponents.
  • Chef - Master of chaos. Use your pots and pans to cook meals on the go, as well as bonk unsuspecting enemies.
  • Heavy - The tank of the group. Use heavy weapons to crush your enemies, and smash through any obstacles.

Evolve

With 4 distinct skill branches containing over 80 upgrade nodes, you can truly play your way. Unlock game-changing evolutions like growing a third arm, or learning to double jump to help you reach your goals. However, you can't upgrade everything, so be wise with how you spend your skill points.

Procedural Generated Dungeons

The dungeons shift and change each time you leave, so be sure to get all your loot out before the door snaps shut. Featuring 100+ handcrafted rooms, no two dungeons will ever be quite the same.

Bring a Friend

Or even three! Hungry Hoist supports local and online co-op with up to 4 total players, so you never have to dungeon crawl alone (unless you want to, no judgement).

Logos

Skwidink Studios logo, black
Skwidink Studios, black
Skwidink squid mark
Squid mark
Hungry Hoist logo, black
Hungry Hoist, black
Hungry Hoist logo, white
Hungry Hoist, white

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Screenshots

Hungry Hoist gameplay: goblins with spiked clubs in a purple cave, one flashing white as it takes a hit Hungry Hoist gameplay: the player swings at a purple treasure chest next to a fallen skeleton Hungry Hoist gameplay: the player climbs the rope below the hoist basket, which is full of loot Hungry Hoist gameplay: the player in the Hub's armory, holding up a scroll Hungry Hoist gameplay: the player in a library level surrounded by slimes and a bat Hungry Hoist gameplay: a "we buy loot" shop beside a ladder, with a wanted board offering +50% for an Adorned Trunk Hungry Hoist gameplay: a large teal creature looming over the player in a dark dungeon Hungry Hoist gameplay: the player near a blue slime and a tumbling green crate in a library

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Gameplay

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Jack Yount, founder of Skwidink Studios

About Skwidink Studios

Skwidink Studios is an indie studio founded by Jack Yount, with the aim of making fun physics-based games that bring a smile to people's faces.

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