1001 Hugs (2019)

Developer: Aigul Aubanova
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 97 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 21 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cheerful casual adventure where you collect gifts and hug elves in a whimsical Elfland, with light strategy needed to manage candy canes.

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What players say

Players describe 1001 Hugs as a short non-violent puzzle game where you identify elves by hat color and hug them while they shoot water balloons. Some find the candy-bribing mechanic uncomfortable, while others appreciate it as kid-friendly. A few note pay-to-earn cosmetics.

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