Hermit and Pig
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About Hermit and Pig
Hermit and Pig is a turn-based RPG from Heavy Lunch Studio LLC, released February 5, 2026, for PC and Mac. You play as a reclusive hermit and their pig companion, who team up to uncover a corporate conspiracy while battling wildlife, gathering resources, and navigating a quirky narrative. The game blends exploration, combat, and character-driven storytelling. Its whimsical tone contrasts with dark themes of greed and environmental decay. Players manage survival mechanics like hunger and stamina, all while solving puzzles and battling enemies in a world where a pig’s truffle-sniffing skills are both a tool and a liability.
Gameplay
Each session mixes overworld exploration with grid-based turn mechanics. You navigate forests and corporate encampments, using the hermit’s foraging tools and the pig’s detection abilities to find resources. Combat relies on positioning and elemental weaknesses, lightning shocks work on metal-clad foes, while herbs debuff enemies. Missions often require balancing the hermit’s introverted tendencies against the pig’s relentless curiosity. The pig can be commanded to dig for items or distract enemies, adding a layer of tactical variety. Character progression is slow but rewarding, with skill trees tied to story choices. Sessions typically last 2, 4 hours, with frequent save points.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate Hermit and Pig 4.3/5. 72% of players finish the main story, with an average playtime of 14.5 hours. Community moods are split: 58% curious, 34% determined, 18% amused. The game’s 32 achievements have a 68% average completion rate, with the “Truffle Master” title for collecting 100+ items being the most common. Critics gave it an 88/100, praising its “unexpectedly deep dialogue” and “resource management that never feels punitive.” One user review calls it “a weird, charming antidote to hyper-aggressive RPGs.” Only 12% of players abandon the game, often citing its slow pacing as a barrier.
PlayPile's Take
Hermit and Pig works best for players who enjoy methodical, story-driven RPGs with a dry sense of humor. At $39.99, it’s reasonably priced for its length and replayability. The 32 achievements offer optional goals without overwhelming the core experience. While not as action-packed as similar titles, its mix of survival mechanics and corporate satire makes it stand out. Skip if you crave fast-paced combat or expansive open worlds. For fans of quirky narratives and turn-based strategy, this is a solid 14-hour investment.
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