- From ordinary hunter to prey… A bizarre survival hunt unfolding over 15 nights
- From strange wild animals to mysterious monsters… A cooperative comedy horror created by a solo developer
“Huntin’ Buddies,” a 1- to 4-player cooperative comedy horror survival escape game developed by the one-person development studio Huntin’ Buddies Wildlife Management, was officially released on Steam on July 24.
Huntin Buddies is a cooperative game set in a forbidden national park that depicts the survival of hunters. Players enter the park to fulfill a standard hunting contract, but as time passes, they find themselves being chased by the wild animals they were hunting and an unknown entity.
The basic objective of the game is simple. Players become hunters who accept a contract every night and head to the park. If they hunt a designated animal, transport the carcass to a truck to meet the weight requirement for the contract, and escape safely, they receive a reward.
However, the wild animals inhabiting the park are not ordinary. They have somewhat strange appearances, such as deer with their eyes positioned on the same side or goats that speak Latin.
In particular, the longer you stay in the park, the more tension is heightened as mysterious entities hunting the player begin to appear. Absurd physics effects, such as corpses exploding if pulled too forcefully, also add to the game’s comedic elements.
From securing a contract with a phaser to escaping by truck… A cooperative hunt on the night of the 15th
Huntin Buddies consists of three hunting grounds—Pine Valley, Granger Farm, and Blackmire Swamp—and 15 nights of gradually becoming dangerous.
Players must receive a new contract via a pager, fill a designated weight quota, and transport the corpses to a truck to escape. While it can be played solo, it is characterized by a focus on cooperative play with up to four players.
It supports drop-in multiplayer, voice chat, and player-shared contract progress, leading to various situations as players divide roles with friends to hunt and transport corpses. Additionally, the addition of a limited-ammo one-shot kill system and a physics-based corpse transport system offers a unique gameplay experience distinct from simple hunting games.
The price is $7.99 (approximately 10,000 won), and it will be sold at a 20% discount for two weeks after the official release. The demo version released prior to the official launch will also remain available to play on Steam.
A national park with 1980s vibes… ominousness hidden within the ordinary
Huntin Buddies is set in a national park with a retro 1980s vibe. At first, it looks like an ordinary hunting simulation, but as you progress, the surrounding environment and wildlife gradually change into a bizarre atmosphere, turning into psychological horror.
Somewhat bizarre wild animals, such as a deer with asymmetrical eyes or a goat speaking Latin, create an unpleasant atmosphere distinct from direct horror. Particularly noteworthy is the unique atmosphere created by the coexistence of horror and comedy, achieved through the placement of absurd situations and humor throughout.
A solo developer who has consistently incorporated community feedback
Huntin Buddies is a game created by a solo developer who operates under the name Huntin Buddies Wildlife Management.
The developers have been conducting playtesting and community feedback for several months. Even ahead of the official launch, they continued to release updates based on user feedback from the Steam community, fixing voice input issues, improving multiplayer stability, and adjusting game balance.
The developer stated in a community announcement that every single Steam review from users is a great source of strength for a one-person development game, and urged for active feedback and participation.
Demo acclaimed, official launch receives mixed reactions… Just the first step
The demo version received a ‘Mostly Positive’ rating on Steam, with 73% of the 87 accumulated reviews being positive. As of the last 30 days, the positive rating has risen to 78%, garnering a steady positive response.
On the other hand, immediately after its official release, the Steam rating for the main game is currently “mixed,” with 58% of the 12 reviews being positive. As it is still early in the launch, there are not many reviews yet, so the atmosphere could change depending on future user evaluations.
In actual user reviews, while the monster’s appearance is evaluated as scarier and more entertaining than expected, there are also opinions that some details need further improvement.
Attention is focused on future updates and community reactions to see if ‘Huntin Buddies,’ which demonstrated potential in the demo, can maintain user interest after its official launch.
Information regarding ‘Huntin’ Buddies’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer / Publisher | Huntin’ Buddies Wildlife Management (Solo Developed) |
| Genre | Cooperative Extraction / Comedy Horror |
| Release platform | PC (Steam) |
| Official release date | July 24, 2026 |
| price | $7.99 / £7.15 / €8.15 (20% off for 2 weeks after launch) |
| Maximum number of people | Online co-op up to 4 players |
| Content composition | 3 hunting grounds (Pine Valley, Granger Farm, Blackmire Swamp), 15th night |
| Steam Review (Official) | Complex (58%, 12 cases) |
| Steam Review (Demo) | Generally positive (73%, 87 cases) |
| Official Channel | Discord |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
