🌍 We’re part of Steam’s Earth Appreciation Festival! 🐷 Hermit & Pig is 20% off (our biggest discount yet) 🌱 And we’re donating 10% of all sales to @coolearthaction.bsky.social! Punch fascists. Have awkward conversations. Save ecosystems. store.steampowered.com/sale/EarthAp...

Hermit and Pig, now in cross stitch form 👴🏽🐷🧵 One of our community members stitched hours of love and detail into this masterpiece and it's too good not to share! Making an indie game has introduced us to some wonderfully kind and talented people around the world.🌍

End of Q1 2026: Hermit and Pig is #6 on OpenCritic ~100 Steam reviews still figuring that one out 😅 gamerant.com/best-games-2...

It's so cool to see Hermit and Pig in a physical magazine. Huge thanks to @debugmag.com for including us in their latest issue! Check it out here: www.teamdebug.com/issue/14 Their magazine is top-notch, you should definitely give them a look! 👀 #gamingnews #indiedev

There's a new "Bonnie and Pig" bundle with Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime + Hermit and Pig!🐻🐸🐷 If you already own one, the other is discounted. And the Steam Spring Sale is happening. So the timing is suspiciously good. store.steampowered.com/bundle/70427... #indiegame #steamspringsale

Hermit and Pig is part of the Turn-Based Thursday Fest on Steam this week! 👴🏽🐷🍄 Our combat mixes classic turn-based strategy with key combos, mini games, and social anxiety. Fight wildlife, corporate henchmen, and the occasional uncomfortable conversation. #TurnBasedThursdayFest #rpg #indiegame

One month ago we launched Hermit and Pig on Steam!👴🏽🐷 The game was made by just the two of us over 5 years. We wrote it, programmed it, drew it, composed the music, and somehow shipped a full game. This pic's from launch day when it all got real🍄 #indiegame #indiedev

A new review is in 💚 “Hermit and Pig should be in the conversation when it comes to best RPG of the year.” -The Outerhaven ⭐ 4.5 / 5 Huge thanks to them for the thoughtful write-up: www.theouterhaven.net/hermit-and-p... #indiegame #gamingnews

We had super solid content week on @crossplayconvos.bsky.social this week. Love this chat about both @heavylunchco.bsky.social’s Hermit and Pig and the new Fishbowl demo from @imissmyfriends.bsky.social and @wholesomegames.com.

Final hours of the Hermit and Pig launch discount 👀 If you’ve been thinking about jumping in, now’s the time!🍄 Sale til 1pm EST: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiegame #gamedev

"What's that, pig? IndieLoupe have a new review out?" "Oink!" Hermit and Pig (from @heavylunchco.bsky.social) is a heartfelt RPG featuring a reluctant hero and his trusty truffle-sniffing sidekick. Read (or watch) our review: 📝 www.indieloupe.com/hermit-and-pig 📽️ youtu.be/uv6F9Rr4eFo #indiegames

One week since Hermit and Pig launched👴🏽🐷 Really grateful for the thoughtful press response so far: RPGFan: 95/100 The A.V. Club: A- Loot Level Chill: 9/10 “A welcome sense of urgency and strategy to every battle" -Polygon One week left on the launch discount▶️ s.team/a/2408350 #indiegame

“Hermit and Pig goes to unexpected lengths, and it’s a better and more timely game for it.” -So Many Games (⭐4.5/5) Read ▶️ somanygames.co.uk/review/hermi... Play ▶️ s.team/a/2408350 #indiegame #gamingnews

This probably won’t last long, but it’s pretty wild to see while it does: “Hermit and Pig is currently the highest-rated game of 2026.” — TheGamer www.thegamer.com/hermit-and-p... #indiegame #gamedev #gamingnews

Resharing my review of Hermit and Pig now that the game is officially out. I would highly recommend this one, especially given The Current Moment we're in. It's early, but I could easily see this game remaining near the top of my lists come end of year www.avclub.com/hermit-and-p...

🍄 Hermit and Pig is out now on Steam 👴🏽🐷 A story-rich, turn-based adventure RPG where you fend off wild assailants, forage mushrooms, survive social anxiety, and stumble into a corporate conspiracy with your trusty pig. ▶️ s.team/a/2408350 #indiegame #gamedev #gamingnews

As we head into launch, we’re honored to see Hermit and Pig featured by Polygon.❤️ “Hermit and Pig is an accidental hero tale — and a refreshing one at that.” Read more: www.polygon.com/hermit-and-p... #gamingnews

It's almost here.🍄 Hermit and Pig launches on Steam Feb 5.👴🏽🐷 Thank you to everyone who wishlisted, shared, played the demo, or followed along while we made this strange little game. ❤️

‪Honored to see Hermit and Pig reviewed by The A.V. Club🍄 “This story is refreshingly to the point about what is necessary in these dire moments, all while maintaining a good sense of humor and charming aesthetic." Score: A- www.avclub.com/hermit-and-p... Hermit and Pig▶️Feb 5▶️Steam #gamingnews

Excited to see Hermit and Pig featured in an article on Game Rant today! 👴🏽🐷 They highlight how the game turns social anxiety into a core RPG challenge. Hermit and Pig launches Feb 5 on Steam 🍄 Wishlist ▶️ s.team/a/2408350 #indiegame #gamedev #gamingnews

We really appreciate this take from RPGFan “It’s truly rare for a game to have such thematic cohesion in both storytelling and mechanics.” 95/100 Hermit and Pig · Feb 5 · Steam Wishlist 👴🏽🐷 s.team/a/2408350 #indiegame #gamedev

Top #IndieGame Picks Out This Week! Violence, Truffles, and Witching Hour. Jackal | Transhuman Design Hermit and Pig | @heavylunchco.bsky.social Master of Piece | IM GAME Tackle For Loss | @indipenguin.bsky.social The Dark Rites of Arkham | @postmodernadv.bsky.social Creature Kitchen | @therat.zone

4 DAYS UNTIL LAUNCH Hermit and Pig has hidden rooms scattered throughout the world 🕵🏽 They don’t show up on the map and they’re not easy to find. Here’s a peek at one of them… Wonder who (or what) is in all those graves? 🪦🌱 Wishlist ▶️ s.team/a/2408350 #indiegame #gamedev #gaming

Turn-based battles in Hermit and Pig don’t stay static 👀 🐻 Anger this bear and he starts a fire 🦤 Hit a pelican mid-chomp to knock loose other enemies Launches in 6 DAYS on Steam Wishlist ▶️ s.team/a/2408350 #indiegame #gamedev

@goodgamelobby.bsky.social has a Hermit and Pig key to give away - don't miss out! And make sure to follow them, their weekly indie game newsletter is top notch! #gaming #indiedev #indiegame

One week til Hermit and Pig launches on Steam Feb 5!👴🏽🐷🚨 ✨Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/...

@jakefriend.bsky.social, @luckshotgames.com, @heavylunchco.bsky.social and of course, @lukesanderson.bsky.social. Diverse, fresh, exciting. Next Fest has something for everyone, and so this episode does too. Here's a trailer:

My newest video, talking about Bubsy 4D, Hermit and Pig, and This Ain't Even Poker, Ya Joker. youtu.be/cU9QHBXVJSg?...

I LOVE this DEMO! Thank you so much to @heavylunchco.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to check out the extended DEMO! youtu.be/C05WbWmgjdY #envtuber #indiegame #hermitandpig

Hermit and Pig from @heavylunchco.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 5 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Don’t normally vibe with turn based RPGs (or pigs), but had a great time with the demo of @heavylunchco.bsky.social’s Hermit and Pig. It’s a charming adventure with an innovative twist on turn based combat that really hooked me. Looks great too, like a mushroom obsessed version of Eastward.

FIRST LOOK at "HERMIT and PIG" 👨‍🦳🐷 In this silly video, I've done some voice-over to this cute and fun RPG about Social Anxiety. I hope @heavylunchco.bsky.social can forgive me for ruin their game 🤣 Link: youtu.be/LScNaoNP4JU #SteamNextFest #IndieGame #GameDev

2) Hermit and Pig | @heavylunchco.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/app/2408350 I can't stress enough how delightful this was. Love the style, love the accessibility options, love the story so far.

Super excited to see @rinimt.bsky.social play thru the extended Hermit and Pig demo ahead of #NextFest👴🏽🐷‼️ Check it out and follow Erin for more! We love her content! #indiegame #gamedev

#SteamNextFest starts tomorrow! Check out the demo for Hermit and Pig, a game where a reclusive hermit and his truffle pig dig up mushrooms, chaos, and a corporate conspiracy. Make an #indiedev dream come true and wishlist on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiegame #PCgaming

Big thanks to @fulishfuji.bsky.social for playing the extended H&P demo ahead of #NextFest! 👴🏽🐷❤️ Check out their playthrough and give them a follow to see more cool content! #indiegame #gaming #indiegamedev

We gave the amazing @willyhoon.bsky.social access to an extended version of the Hermit and Pig demo! Check out their playthru and follow them for more. Thanks for supporting small indies! 👴🏽🐷❤️ #nextfest #indiegame #pcgaming

Take a look at @girlygamer.bsky.social's play thru of the extended Hermit and Pig demo! And give them a follow 👴🏽🐷❤️

11) Hermit & Pig de @heavylunchco.bsky.social Un RPG absurdo de combate por turnos en el que un hermitaño y su cerdo tendrán que solventar una conspiración mientras evitamos que la ansiedad social de nuestro protagonista le supere. El 22/1/26 nos llega a PC en español youtu.be/OSMhNNnsAa4?...

"This game is a breath of fresh, weird, mushroom-scented air." Thanks to @indievoice for their review of the Hermit and Pig demo. Their videos are so much fun, check them out! #nextfest #indiegame #gamingnews

Thank you @heavylunchco.bsky.social for letting me get an early look at your new demo releasing during Steam Next Fest for Hermit and Pig! I highly recommend checking this out! The new demo is a little less than 2 hours of content and I really enjoyed my time! store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/...

Thanks so much @twodollarhero.com for taking up the extended Hermit and Pig demo and getting our vibe. We really appreciate you! Please give him a follow - really grateful for creators supporting small indie games! 🍄👴🏽🐷❤️ #indiegame #nextfest

Huge thanks to @chipdip.bsky.social for taking on the special edition of our Hermit and Pig demo! Nailed it with the matching beanie and glasses 👴🏽🐷❤️ Cheers to the creators supporting indie games - give Jake a big ole' follow please! #nextfest #indiedev #indiegame

Check out @jmckennastories.bsky.social's stream of our special access extended demo for Hermit and Pig! And please give a follow for content creators supporting indie devs! 👴🏽🐷❤️ #nextfest #indiegame #gamedev

Ahead of #nextfest we gave @pointinprogress.bsky.social access to an extended version of the Hermit and Pig demo - check it out! And make sure to give them a follow - they're fantastic! 👴🏽🐷❤️ #indiedev #gamingnews

👴🏽🐷Investigate a corporate conspiracy and search for a mythical mushroom in Hermit and Pig, our Earthbound-inspired adventure RPG. Wishlist now and play our demo in #NextFest on Steam October 13: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #gamingnews #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamemaker

Carrying a black cat through a witch's woods - just another day in the life of our quirky adventure RPG, Hermit and Pig. Wishlist and check out our demo in #SteamNextFest starting Oct 13: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiegame #gamedev #gaming #adventure #rpg

👴🏽 🐷 Play as a Hermit venturing far outside his comfort zone in Hermit and Pig. Our quirky pixelart adventure RPG releases January 22, but you can wishlist now and play our demo in #NextFest on Steam October 13: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #gamingnews #indiegame #indiegamedev

👴🏽🐷Hermit and Pig is a game about a reclusive hermit and one very good pig who often finds himself in a lot of trouble. 🐽Wishlist our #pixelart adventure RPG on Steam, and check out demo in #NextFest starting October 13: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiegame #gamedev #gamingnews

👴🏽🐷🥊Hermit and Pig's turn-based battle system is inspired by games like Pokemon, Street Fighter, and Paper Mario. Wishlist on Steam and check us out in #SteamNextFest starting October 13! Wishlists reallyyyy help us! store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiedev #indiegame #gamingnews