Clumsy Bear Studio has announced that Hungry Horrors, its card-based deck-building adventure rooted in British and Irish folklore, will launch its full version 1.0 on Steam on October 13, 2026. The game has been in Early Access since January 2026, and in that time it has accumulated a very positive 98% rating from over 250 Steam reviews, which is a remarkable achievement for a two-person studio with two years and half development behind them.
This premise sets Hungry Horrors apart from the crowded deck builder market. Rather than slaughtering the creatures you encounter, you must feed them. Each card played represents a dish served, and each game becomes a tense balancing act between managing hunger, flavor cravings, and taste chains before the Horror decides to cook you a meal instead. The game casts players as a spoiled princess whose kingdom has been hit by a ravenous curse, with a sarcastic cat serving as an unlikely overseer throughout the adventure. This is a concept that sounds charming on paper and, based on community response so far, seems to work well in practice.
The launch of version 1.0 is shaping up to be a substantial package. Players can expect 8 playable biomes spanning the British Isles, 34 folk horrors drawn from regional legends (including Dullahan, Jenny Greenteeth, and Queen Mab), and 62 playable dishes based on traditional recipes from Britain and Ireland, many of which are apparently still found on pub menus today. Legendary characters such as Herne the Hunter and the Wulver are also present, alongside seasonings, cooking utensils, potions and artifacts that add additional strategic depth to each game. The Book of Taliesin serves as the game’s meta-progression system, tying everything together across multiple playthroughs.
Two modes will be available at launch. Campaign offers a roguelite story experience on Vanilla or Spicy difficulty, while Banquet brings things back to a shorter, harder roguelike format with its own difficulty settings. It’s all wrapped in colorful ’90s-inspired pixel art, comes with an original score composed by Henry Taylor, and includes 33 unique death animations for when things go wrong. The game is also verified by Steam Deck and supports full controller, mouse only, or keyboard only input, which should cover most setups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hungry Horrors?
Hungry Horrors is a card-based deck-building game developed by Clumsy Bear Studio, inspired by British and Irish folklore. Rather than fighting monsters, players must feed them meals based on traditional recipes, managing hunger and flavor mechanics with each run.
When is Hungry Horrors released?
Hungry Horrors launches its full version 1.0 on Steam on October 13, 2026, leaving Early Access after approximately two and a half years of development.
What platforms is Hungry Horrors available on?
Hungry Horrors is available on PC via Steam. It is also verified by Steam Deck and supports full controller, mouse only, and keyboard only input.
How many game modes does Hungry Horrors have?
Hungry Horrors offers two modes at launch. Campaign is a roguelite story mode available on Vanilla or Spicy difficulty, while Banquet is a shorter, more difficult roguelike experience with its own distinct difficulty levels.
How did Hungry Horrors perform during Early Access?
Since entering Early Access on Steam in January 2026, Hungry Horrors has earned a very positive 98% rating from over 250 user reviews.
