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[INDIE ALERT]✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.blacksky.app · 23/05/2026

Gaming & holiday weekends go together so well. Here are 10 #indiegames you can finish in a weekend (~15 hrs) instead of doing anything else:

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A turn-based RPG where you forage mushrooms with your truffle pig while uncovering a conspiracy involving pollution, food scarcity, and fascist volunteers. Hermit and Pig is a strange EarthBound-inspired RPG with humor, exploration, and a very big mushroom problem. #PitchYaGame

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

A bit late sharing this one, but wanted to highlight this piece from @naetoid.bsky.social at Video Games Are Good. It reflects on burnout, anxiety, and finding radical optimism in games to help us keep going in a dark world. Grateful Hermit & Pig resonated enough to be part of it 👴🏽🐷❤️

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

New bundle just dropped! Hermit & Pig 🤝🏽 Born of Bread Two weird, funny RPGs (strong Paper Mario vibes) And it's the perfect time to jump in🌍grab extra savings during Earth Appreciation Festival! store.steampowered.com/bundle/72590... #indiegame #gamingnews

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🌍 Earth Appreciation Festival update: Hermit & Pig has raised $158 for @coolearthaction.bsky.social so far. And we're only half-way through the festival! (ends Apr 24)👀 🐷20% discount on Hermit and Pig 🌱10% of sales go to rainforest protection store.steampowered.com/sale/earthap...

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Earth Appreciation Festival 2026

In recognition of World Earth Day which takes place on April 22, we're hosting an event (April 17 to April 24 2026) celebrating the beauty of our green planet, and the marvellous diversity of life as ...

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🌍 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...

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

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.🌍

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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

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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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.

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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

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IndieLoupe.com @indieloupe.com · 13/02/2026

"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

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An Important Message From Some Unlikely Heroes | Hermit and Pig

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

“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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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

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A New Game Has Stolen The Crown For Highest Rated Of The Year, And It's Not Nioh 3 Or Dragon Quest 7

Check out Hermit and Pig. Thank me later.

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فاروق @faroukk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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...

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Whimsy wins out in the adorable role-playing game Hermit And Pig

Criticizing capitalism and turning social anxiety into a game mechanic, Hermit And Pig tackles serious issues with wit and whimsy.

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🍄 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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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. ❤️

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

‪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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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

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Hermit and Pig on Steam

Hermit and Pig is a story-rich, turn-based RPG where you fend off wild assailants, forage mushrooms, survive social anxiety, and stumble into a corporate conspiracy with your trusty pig.

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Wandering Poko [The DIG] ➡️ BCNGameFest @wanderingpoko.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

@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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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

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dialogue tree @dialoguetree.cc · 31/10/2025

@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:

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drstclair @drstclair.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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

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demos with drstclair Ep 4

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xThatAwkwardGamer ENvtuber @xthatawkwardgamer.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

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

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I Love This NEW Adventure RPG | Hermit and Pig First Look Gameplay

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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.

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dialogue tree @dialoguetree.cc · 18/10/2025

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.

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Gelius - GIG Showcase 🎮 @gelius.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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

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Amanda @ The Indie Game Cafe @the-indie-game-cafe.com · 14/10/2025

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.

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Hermit and Pig on Steam

A story-rich turn-based RPG where you battle social anxiety, forage mushrooms, and stumble into a corporate conspiracy with your trusty pig.

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

#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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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

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Destino RPG @destinorpg.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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?...

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

"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

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Cassie Knight @cjediknight87.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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/...

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Hermit and Pig on Steam

A story-rich turn-based RPG where you battle social anxiety, forage mushrooms, and stumble into a corporate conspiracy with your trusty pig.

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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Heavy Lunch Studio | Hermit and Pig⏩out now on Steam @heavylunchco.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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