# Hamster Playground > 2022 early access video game **Wikidata**: [Q122821136](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122821136) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hamster-playground ## Summary Hamster Playground is a 2022 early access video game released on August 22, 2022, classified as a casual game, racing video game, and simulation video game. It supports single-player and multiplayer modes across Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, with digital distribution primarily via Steam under application ID 1442670. The game is available in 14 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, and Polish, and features a developer website at https://wediggames.com/ in Polish. ## Key Facts - Instance of: video game - Publication date: 2022-08-22 (early access) - Business model: early access - Distributed by: Steam - Distribution format: digital distribution - Steam application ID: 1442670 (platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux) - Platforms: Microsoft Windows (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), macOS (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Linux (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670) - Genres: casual game (Steam ref 2025-06-06 1442670), racing video game (Steam ref 2025-06-10 1442670), simulation video game (Steam ref 2025-06-10 1442670) - Game modes: single-player video game (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), multiplayer video game (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670) - Website: https://wediggames.com/ (Polish, Steam ref 1442670) - Languages of work or name: English (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), French (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Italian (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), German (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Spanish (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Traditional Chinese (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Simplified Chinese (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Japanese (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Korean (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Polish (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Portuguese (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Thai (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Ukrainian (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), Indonesian (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670) - Itch.io URL: https://m77mdsd.itch.io/hamster-playground (ref 2023-09-30 hamster-playground) - Itch.io numeric ID: 1433630 (ref 2025-01-24 https://m77mdsd.itch.io/hamster-playground ) - Rawg game ID: hamster-playground (ref 2023-09-30 1442670 Steam) - Tuxdb game ID: 9928 - Lutris game ID: hamster-playground (ref 2023-09-28 1442670 Steam) - Steamgriddb ID: 5295742 (ref 2024-03-28 1442670 Steam) - Compatible with: Steam Deck (verified, ref 2024-12-04 https://store.steampowered.com/greatondeck) - PCGamingWiki ID: Hamster_Playground ( 181609) - Gamespot game ID: hamster-playground (ref 2025-04-22 hamster-playground) - GOG Dreamlist ID: hamster-playground-2024 (ref 2025-05-10 hamster-playground-2024) - HowLongToBeat ID: 117631 (ref 2023-09-28 1442670 Steam) - IsThereAnyDeal ID: hamster-playground (ref 2024-06-15 1442670 Steam) - MobyGames game ID: 190178 (ref 2023-09-29 1442670 Steam) - Gamerprofiles game ID: GXxjm (ref 2024-05-17 GXxjm) - Gamingonlinux database ID: 29191 - Internet Game Database game ID: hamster-playground ( 172925, ref 2023-09-26 1442670 Steam) - VGLIST video game ID: 77918 - Wikidata description: 2022 early access video game ## FAQs **What platforms does Hamster Playground run on?** It supports Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux, all listed on Steam with references dated 2023-09-24 under ID 1442670. Steam Deck compatibility is verified as of 2024-12-04 via https://store.steampowered.com/greatondeck. **What genres and modes define Hamster Playground?** Genres include casual game (Steam ref 2025-06-06), racing video game (Steam ref 2025-06-10), and simulation video game (Steam ref 2025-06-10), all tied to ID 1442670. It offers single-player and multiplayer modes, per Steam data from 2023-09-24. **In what languages is Hamster Playground available?** The game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Thai, Ukrainian, and Indonesian, all sourced from Steam references dated 2023-09-24 for app ID 1442670. The developer's website https://wediggames.com/ uses Polish. **Where can I find Hamster Playground online?** Primary distribution is via Steam (app ID 1442670). Additional links include itch.io at https://m77mdsd.itch.io/hamster-playground (numeric ID 1433630) and developer site https://wediggames.com/. **What are the key database IDs for Hamster Playground?** Steam app ID is 1442670; others include MobyGames 190178, HowLongToBeat 117631, PCGamingWiki Hamster_Playground (181609), Rawg hamster-playground, Lutris hamster-playground, and Steamgriddb 5295742, with references spanning 2023-2024. ## Why It Matters Hamster Playground stands out in the early access landscape by blending casual, racing, and simulation elements into a cross-platform experience on Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it accessible to diverse PC gamers including Steam Deck users with verified compatibility. Its broad language support—spanning 14 tongues from English to Indonesian—lowers barriers for global players, while presence across databases like MobyGames, HowLongToBeat, and itch.io amplifies discoverability and community tracking. As a digitally distributed title via Steam since 2022-08-22, it exemplifies indie development reach through IDs like 1442670, enabling metrics on playtime, deals via IsThereAnyDeal, and Linux-native support via TuxDB and GamingOnLinux, thus contributing to the ecosystem of multiplayer casual racers that sustain player engagement without full release commitments. ## Notable For - Multi-genre classification: casual, racing, and simulation, all Steam-sourced with recent 2025 references for app 1442670. - Extensive multilingual support: 14 languages including major ones like English, Chinese variants, Japanese, Korean, and niche like Thai, Ukrainian, Indonesian. - Cross-platform native availability on Windows, macOS, Linux since 2023-09-24 Steam listings. - Steam Deck verified status as of 2024-12-04, enhancing portable play. - Widespread database indexing: 20+ IDs across Steam, itch.io, MobyGames (190178), HowLongToBeat (117631), PCGamingWiki, and more. - Early access model since 2022-08-22, with ongoing Steam distribution and Polish developer site. - Dual single-player and multiplayer modes for flexible engagement. ## Body ### Release and Distribution Hamster Playground entered early access on 2022-08-22, per Steam reference dated 2023-09-24 under 1442670. It uses a digital distribution format via Steam ( Steam). Distribution occurs through Steam, with business model confirmed as early access on 2024-06-05 (Steam 1442670). Steam application ID 1442670 covers Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux ( qualifiers). ### Platforms and Compatibility The game runs on Microsoft Windows (Steam ref 2023-09-24 1442670), macOS (same ref), and Linux (same ref). It is compatible with Steam Deck under verified status ( verified, ref 2024-12-04 https://store.steampowered.com/greatondeck). ### Genres, Modes, and Classification Classified as a casual game (Steam 2025-06-06 1442670), racing video game (Steam 2025-06-10 1442670), and simulation video game (Steam 2025-06-10 1442670). It is an instance of video game (Steam 2023-09-24 1442670). Supports single-player video game mode (Steam 2023-09-24 1442670) and multiplayer video game mode (same ref). ### Languages and Website Available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Thai, Ukrainian, Indonesian (all Steam 2023-09-24 1442670). Developer website is https://wediggames.com/ in Polish ( Polish, Steam ref 1442670). ### Database Identifiers - Itch.io: URL https://m77mdsd.itch.io/hamster-playground (ref 2023-09-30 hamster-playground); numeric ID 1433630 (ref 2025-01-24 https://m77mdsd.itch.io/hamster-playground ) - Rawg: hamster-playground ( 2023-09-30 1442670 Steam) - TuxDB: 9928 - Lutris: hamster-playground ( 2023-09-28 1442670 Steam) - SteamGridDB: 5295742 ( 2024-03-28 1442670 Steam) - PCGamingWiki: Hamster_Playground ( 181609) - GameSpot: hamster-playground ( 2025-04-22 hamster-playground) - GOG Dreamlist: hamster-playground-2024 ( 2025-05-10 hamster-playground-2024) - HowLongToBeat: 117631 ( 2023-09-28 1442670 Steam) - IsThereAnyDeal: hamster-playground ( 2024-06-15 1442670 Steam) - MobyGames: 190178 ( 2023-09-29 1442670 Steam) - GamerProfiles: GXxjm ( 2024-05-17 GXxjm) - GamingOnLinux: 29191 - Internet Game Database: hamster-playground ( 172925, 2023-09-26 1442670 Steam) - VGLIST: 77918 Wikidata description labels it a 2022 early access video game. ## References 1. Steam 2. GameSpot 3. RAWG 4. [Source](https://store.steampowered.com/greatondeck) 5. Q124398839 6. GOG Dreamlist