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About Mushroom Hunter Simulator
Mushroom Hunter Simulator is a chill sim game where you collect and preserve fungi in a serene forest setting. Developed by Sebasa Games and released March 31 2026 it lets you wander woods identify species by their visual traits and prepare them for storage. The game emphasizes slow-paced exploration with no combat or time pressure. Played on PC it’s a single player experience focused on cataloging mushrooms and optimizing their preservation methods. Think of it as a blend of nature walks and kitchen prep but with fungi. Ideal for players craving quiet downtime over frantic action.
Gameplay
You spend most sessions crouched in grass or under trees scanning for mushrooms with a magnifying glass. Each find requires checking color texture and spore patterns to determine rarity and value. After harvesting you carry specimens to a lab where you dry or pickle them using preset recipes. The interface feels snappy with intuitive click-to-move controls and a mini-map highlighting spawn points. Time cycles through day and night affecting which mushrooms appear. Sessions often end with you sitting by a campfire journaling finds or organizing your inventory. No missions or objectives beyond your own curiosity.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rated it 4.2/5 with 72% completing the full catalog. Average playthroughs last 8 hours though 150 achievements push completionists to 12+. Community moods are mostly Calm (68%) and Nostalgic (22%) but 10% call it Boring. Critics praised its "meditative rhythm" but noted "minimal replay value." One review wrote "Feels like a digital nature journal but lacks depth for hardcore sim fans." The 72% completion rate suggests it’s finishable but not addictive.
PlayPile's Take
Worth playing if you want to unwind with minimal mental effort. At $20 it’s pricey for 8 hours but the 150 achievements add longevity. Not a deep sim but the clean design and peaceful vibe make it a solid pick for short bursts. Skip if you crave progression systems or competitive elements. Best paired with a coffee break or a rainy afternoon.
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Single player
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