HUNGER Steam Game - What It Is & How to Join the Playtest
HUNGER is a first-person multiplayer extraction RPG set in plague-ravaged Napoleonic Europe, from GOOD FUN CORPORATION. The Steam Closed Beta runs October 19-26 - here's how to get in.
How to get HUNGER playtest access
- 1Open the HUNGER Steam page
Under "Join the HUNGER Playtest" click Request Access.
- 2Wait for the Steam email
Invites go out in batches - most testers during this beta window got in quickly.
- 3Install "HUNGER Playtest"
It appears in your library as a separate app - free for the beta period.
- 4Invite friends
Players already in can invite up to 3 friends - the fastest way in late in the beta.
Closed Beta window
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Beta dates | October 19 - 26, 2026 (end listed ~09:00 GMT, marked TBC) |
| Platform | Windows via Steam only - no console, no Linux/Steam Deck build listed |
| Price | No price announced; the beta is free |
| Release | "Coming soon" - Early Access planned, no date yet |
| Progress | Character progression systems are in; no wipe mechanics in the design |
What HUNGER actually plays like
A deep first-person RPG wrapped in an extraction-shooter loop - solo, duo or trio.
Expeditions
Drop into a decaying zone, scavenge resources and quest items, fight plague horrors and rival Living - then get out alive to keep it all.
Extraction
Hold inside the extraction zone for 30 seconds, then walk to the balloon and interact. Leaving the zone reverses your timer; parties share one countdown.
Level 1-100 progression
Quests, surviving expeditions and a skill system shape your character - your story and gear persist, since there are no seasonal wipes.
Professions & market
Pick a crafting or gathering profession, make gear for yourself or friends, and trade in the player-driven marketplace.
FAQ
Is HUNGER out on Steam?
Not released - the store still says "Coming soon". What's live now is the free Closed Beta playtest (Oct 19-26).
Is HUNGER free?
The playtest is free to join once invited. No price or monetization has been announced for release; cosmetics are earned in game.
Can I play on PS5 or Xbox?
No - Windows/Steam only, and no crossplay has been announced.
Is it like Hunt: Showdown?
Same extraction genre, different bones - HUNGER leans harder on RPG progression, professions and persistent characters than a pure session shooter.