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

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

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 👴🏽🐷❤️

Nate "Naetoid" Hermanson@naetoid.bsky.social · 6mo ago

This has been a really tough year. As evidenced by the fact that this is the first article of 2026 for VGG and well... by everything you'll read inside. Thank you to @thegamebakers.com, @meredithgran.com and team, and @heavylunchco.bsky.social for showing me the path forward. bit.ly/VGG-Is-Back

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

🌍 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...

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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🌍 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

The Outerhaven Official@theouterhaven.net · 8mo ago

Hermit And Pig Review

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.

Crossplay Conversations@crossplayconvos.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Second episode of the week is live now! @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social, @jacob.bsky.social & @th3hoopman.bsky.social review Hermit and Pig and talk through their time with the new Fishbowl demo! Video: youtu.be/NeW2csr_wrE Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos

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

An Important Message From Some Unlikely Heroes | Hermit and Pig

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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

So Many Games@somanygames.co.uk · 8mo ago

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. Learn more in our review: somanygames.co.uk/review/hermi...

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

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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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...

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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🍄 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

Polygon@polygon.com · 9mo ago

Hermit and Pig pushes the classic RPG formula in satisfying new directions

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

Not The A.V. Club Games@nottheavclubgames.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Criticizing capitalism and turning social anxiety into a game mechanic, Hermit And Pig tackles serious issues with wit and whimsy. Our review: www.avclub.com/hermit-and-p...

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

Hermit and Pig Is a Mother 3-Inspired RPG That Makes Social Anxiety the Final Boss

Exclusive interview: How Hermit and Pig turns social anxiety into a survival mechanic. We talk to the devs about 'Cringe Damage' and Mother 3 inspirat

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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

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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RPGFan@rpgfan.bsky.social · 9mo ago

As if charming piggy premise and clear Earthbound/Mother inspiration wasn't enough, Hermit and Pig is also on a different path for a style and story all of its own, and it's wonderful. 🐖 Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/hermi...

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

Good Game Lobby@goodgamelobby.com · 9mo ago

🎮 FREE STEAM GAME 🎮 Thanks to @heavylunchco.bsky.social -- I’m giving away a Hermit and Pig Steam key 🐷 How to enter: ✔ Follow me ✔ Follow @heavylunchco.bsky.social ✔ Like this post ✔ Comment 🐷 🔄️Reposts are not mandatory but encouraged! ⏰ Winner picked Feb 5. Good luck!