Underplayed Gems

Hounimal (2025)

Hounimal cover
Developer
TONTORO Games
Publisher
TONTORO
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
5.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, whimsical turn-based card battler where you collect cute furniture and rebuild homes with a magical cat guardian.

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What players say

Players enjoy combining furniture placement with ATB-style combat, calling the premise of living inside a big animal endearing. The game is short but strategic, with runs lasting 10-30 minutes and a loop that rewards clever furniture combinations. Some note the final boss lacks variety and that content is still limited in early access.

Screenshots

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