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Hohokum
Developer Honeyslug, Richard Hogg
Hohokum is a 2014 art video game developed by Honeyslug and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita, and by Annapurna Interactive for Microsoft Windows. The player controls a snake-like creature to explore 17 whimsical worlds with no set objectives. The developers, who began development in 2008, compared the concept to flying a kite and were inspired by free… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
124 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 31, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
84
LovedLoved
72 positive · 14 negative
95% range 75–90%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 72 | 14 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 15 | 0 | 22 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
77 of 91 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
84% recommend · 73 yes, 14 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 87 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (111 of 131 positive).
Players describe Hohokum as a vibrant, whimsical exploration game that prioritizes curiosity and discovery over traditional goals. [1][2][3] Many reviewers praise its stunning visuals and relaxing soundtrack, calling it an interactive art piece or audiovisual experience. [4][5][6] Some players find the game confusing or obtuse, with unclear objectives and occasional bugs that hinder progress. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [7]
The glowing review I wrote still stands but as I have played more I have run into some bugs that mar the experience a bit. Sometimes animations replay several times in a glitched manner which left me sitting there confused wondering what was going on. In one instance, in the hat level, animations did not progress leaving me softlocked and unable to finish the level, exiting and returning erased my progress for that …
- [1]
A delightfully cheerful game about music and color. It’s simply fun to snake around and figure out how the many unique worlds work. The order in which you can explore each world is pretty open-ended. It’s nice to simply wander around without a ‘level select’ screen in the way as well as being able to move on and keep exploring when you come across one of the game’s trickier puzzles. Since the game is committed to …
- [3]
Hohokum is a masterclass in wordless discovery, perfectly capturing what it means to be driven by pure curiosity. The story begins with a simple game of hide-and-seek. After your companions scatter, you take on the role of a graceful, godlike creature—part kite, part serpent—drifting through vibrant, miniature worlds to find them. There are no tutorials, no UI, and zero text. No hand-holding? That’s the whole point. …
- [12]
(Is this game for you?) If you play games for completion or expect significant gameplay depth, then you won't get much out of this. If you want a short and sweet audiovisual experience where you can relax, it's perfect for you! Gameplay: 8/10 May seem aimless at first glance, but this game is all about exploration and discovery, and it's very fun to find everything these worlds have to offer Visuals: 10/10 …
- [2]
* Strong recommendation - but may be a steep start * Playful puzzling-adventure romp in an enigmatic, colourful world awaiting your explorations. I absolutely LOVED this!! It's a 'cult classic'(?) from the Play Station era, apparently. Fairly recently ported to PC. It's vibrant and childlike (not childish!) and fun and favours exploration and experimentation and an open mind. But may have rather a high threshold for …
Summarised from 34 of the 126 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Hohokum talk about beautiful, colorful art style and creative world design; those who didn't talk about can be confusing or obtuse, with unclear objectives. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
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Reactions
60 of 124 · most liked firstASMR for your ears and eyes, if you feel the need in your life, grab this game. unrelated : i'm wishing everyday for PaTaPoN and LoCoRoCo series on steam
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this a long time ago on playstation and its just as good as it was before A nice relaxing little turn your brain off game and just explore the fun worlds it has to offer Lovin it just as much as I did back then! :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello, I'm Ricky - game designer / programmer / founder at UK-based independent game dev studio Hollow Ponds. Currently working on FLOCK Previously: I am Dead, Hohokum, Wilmot's Warehouse, Super Exploding Zoo, Tenya Wanya Teens, Frobisher Says, Loot Rascals Also one of the Wild Rumpus folks.
neutral · AI labelView post →Nearly all our games are discounted as part of the Steam Autumn Sale. Some up to 60% off! Flock! I Am Dead! Wilmot's Warehouse! Loot Rascals! Hohokum! store.steampowered.com/developer/ho...
neutral · AI labelView post →A small homage to Hohokum, a delightfully strange and stylish game I recently played.
positive · AI labelView post →All our games are up to 60% off as part of the Steam Summer Sale! That includes our most recent games Wilmot Works It Out and Flock plus cult classics like Hohokum, I Am Dead or Loot Rascals. Grab yourself a bargain until July 10th! store.steampowered.com/developer/ho...
neutral · AI labelView post →This was one of my favorite PS4 games. It's more of an experience than a game imo, but highly recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A delightfully cheerful game about music and color. It’s simply fun to snake around and figure out how the many unique worlds work. The order in which you can explore each world is pretty open-ended. It’s nice to simply wander around without a ‘level select’ screen in the way as well as being able to move on and keep exploring when you come across one of the game’s trickier puzzles. Since the game is committed to minimizing direct communication for the sake of maximizing its wordless cuteness,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The glowing review I wrote still stands but as I have played more I have run into some bugs that mar the experience a bit. Sometimes animations replay several times in a glitched manner which left me sitting there confused wondering what was going on. In one instance, in the hat level, animations did not progress leaving me softlocked and unable to finish the level, exiting and returning erased my progress for that zone. Fix the bugs and I will edit my review. In Hohokum you take control of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fun to explore and relax
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →From The Guardian: "Wilmot Works It Out is a soothing puzzle game elevated by lovely art from Richard Hogg (Flock, Hohokum)...Relaxing and minimalist, this is a good lunchtime play on Steam Deck." www.theguardian.com/games/2024/o...
neutral · AI labelView post →I'll never forget the excitement of the official PlayStation account tweeting about Hohokum being tempered by nearly every reply being people demanding that their favourite character be added to PlayStation All-Stars, (the Smash Bros game).
neutral · AI labelView post →-- UPDATE -- Ok, so I gave it another go, and I think I mostly get it now. You're a snek and you travel to different places. If you solve whatever puzzle is in a place, you unlock a new snek bud that hangs out in the Home area around its little portal. However, I still don't love it...some of the puzzles are kinda fun, others I never would've figured out in a million bajillion years without a guide. Achievements are even more obtuse than the puzzles. Navigating between different areas was a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't buy this game if you have already done so on console! Even though they added the required for the game to run on PC, it is not worth to buy it, because you are going to be paying for a far worse experience, allow me to explain. I am not sure this is caused by a setting for refresh rate (and it would be really dumb if it was) but some of the worm friends are simply impossible to retreat, on Hector's world you can do everything available on it and the cutscene will not trigger like it does…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hohokum is one of the most confusing games I’ve ever played. Half the time I had absolutely no idea what I was supposed to be doing, where I was supposed to go, or if I was even making progress at all. It feels less like a traditional game and more like being dropped into a giant interactive art project and being told to just figure it out. That said, the visuals are *incredibly* pretty. Every area is colorful, weird, creative, and full of tiny details and strange little animations that made…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Remade a gradient from the Hohokum game last night, felt inspired cuz it was so cool
positive · AI labelView post →Hohokum is a beautiful exploration/puzzle game with amazing visuals and music. I really enjoyed it when it first came out on PS3, and now it's available on Steam!
positive · AI labelView post →* Strong recommendation - but may be a steep start * Playful puzzling-adventure romp in an enigmatic, colourful world awaiting your explorations. I absolutely LOVED this!! It's a 'cult classic'(?) from the Play Station era, apparently. Fairly recently ported to PC. It's vibrant and childlike (not childish!) and fun and favours exploration and experimentation and an open mind. But may have rather a high threshold for new players going in blind - I saw it described as 'maybe too obtuse for its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game breaking bugs that stop this game from being enjoyed. I loved playing it on the psvita. But when I played it on pc it would not work.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not sure I understand it. I'm actually pretty sure I don't. Maybe I'm a slow learner but I just watched a bunch of snakes drift around for a few hours and never got to the elephants and I'm not sure why.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm an ardent fan of Hohokum. It taught me that a game can be fun and emotionally resonant off "just vibes"
positive · AI labelView post →A videogame full of joy. A source of happiness.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hohokum, developed by Honeyslug and Richard Hogg and published by Annapurna Interactive, is a vibrant and whimsical exploration game that invites players into a world brimming with color, creativity, and playful curiosity. Eschewing traditional goals, challenges, or even a conventional narrative, Hohokum is more of an interactive art piece than a typical game. It’s designed to evoke a sense of wonder and joy, encouraging players to meander through a surreal landscape at their own pace,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is beautiful and perfect. I put a few hours into the Playstation version years ago but am glad to be able to buy it a second time. Playing this with my kiddos while the colors twinkled in their eyes is a memory that no other game has ever been able to give me. As an added bonus, Tycho's 'A Walk' is in my funeral playlist now too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is basically interactive art. You interact with the environment around you to solve puzzles and advance. Nothing is really explicit and it doesn't hold your hand, but experimenting is fun and it's beautiful. Every second of it could be a wallpaper and it's a bit reminiscent of Matisse's works. Another highlight is the soundtrack with songs by artists like Tycho which sets a relaxing and playful mood. I hope for more games like this one
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wonder if tonight we should play more Honkai or a short, chill game!!! what do you guys think? 🤔 I have two games on my list we could play!!! (Venba and Hohokum!!!)
neutral · AI labelView post →Finally, it was the 10 Year Anniversary of our game Hohokum back in August, and we did a celebration stream, where we caught up with some old friends to talk about the process of making it. You can play Hohokum on Steam and PlayStation www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac4H...
neutral · AI labelView post →Hohokum is a masterclass in wordless discovery, perfectly capturing what it means to be driven by pure curiosity. The story begins with a simple game of hide-and-seek. After your companions scatter, you take on the role of a graceful, godlike creature—part kite, part serpent—drifting through vibrant, miniature worlds to find them. There are no tutorials, no UI, and zero text. No hand-holding? That’s the whole point. The game trusts your intuition. Whether you’re carrying passengers on your…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Swimming around as the technicolor sperm is cool and all, but when does the game start?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A beautiful whimsical game of exploration and childhood innocence. Plus fun collectables! Only downside is that I am physically unable to inject myself into the game to live there forever
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another example of what a mess Sony’s store is. Hohokum (PS4) makes you choose between two editions, both named “Game”. Why is this choice here? What effects does it have? Who chose those names?
neutral · AI labelView post →I wish there were more games like Hohokum.
positive · AI labelView post →Intriguing, colorful, cute and unique puzzle game, where you play as a snake. Not too difficult, but challenging at times. Confusing at first and when you're not sure if you solved everything in an area (they reset when you leave). Some achievements are hard to get. Bought from discount. I'm glad I got it! Cute 3/5 Relaxing 4/5 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ Looking for your next favorite cozy game? ☕✨ Follow my Steam Curator page,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(Is this game for you?) If you play games for completion or expect significant gameplay depth, then you won't get much out of this. If you want a short and sweet audiovisual experience where you can relax, it's perfect for you! Gameplay: 8/10 May seem aimless at first glance, but this game is all about exploration and discovery, and it's very fun to find everything these worlds have to offer Visuals: 10/10 Incredibly vibrant and stunning 2D environments with tons of artistic variety…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is completely unplayable on laptop. Apparently it can be played on steamdeck but otherwise, don't bother wasting your money on a game that just gives you a black screen.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Appleseed's Indie Game Of The Day! Day 341) Hohokum by Honeyslug/Richard Hogg (I missed yesterday oop) Hohokum feels like an interactive art piece - in the best way. It's a beautiful experience in puzzle solving and creativity, with each area featuring new puzzles and gorgeous visuals.
positive · AI labelView post →Cute and stylized series of environmental puzzles that put a lot of trust in player intuition. It kind of feels like some of the best Cool Math Games I played as a kid, just even more polished. It’s really fun to just slither around and explore all the beautiful areas.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →At first the surreal atmosphere looks awesome, however the game play quickly makes Hohokum very boring. The only things to do are find all the portholes, open all the eyes, complete the optional missions some maps have ( which reset if you leave ), and acquire all the achievements. Eyes can be hidden behind objects, and some are invisible. I've spent way too much time in individual maps going back-and-forth, in a search pattern from one side to the other, attempting to find all the eyes.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →wtf is this game even about
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought this game and love it so far. I am hoping for a release of Loco Roco on Steam. Def would recommend this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a truly original experience, somewhere between a puzzle game, exploration, and an art piece. In the end, it feels closer to an interactive visual experience than a traditional video game. The game is quite obscure when it comes to objectives or direction. This can be confusing at first, and sometimes frustrating when it’s unclear what you’re supposed to do. The gameplay is extremely simple, limited to movement, speeding up, or slowing down. Where the game truly shines is in its visual…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This week I have a plan! Rimworld (if this third colony fails I'll switch to Dune Awakening for a bit). 2 games Tuesday: Fallout and Hohokum (looks really neat), thurs/fri will be for a New Game! The Drifter! (if i finish it I will play Serial Cleaner after) www.twitch.tv/noxdracoria
neutral · AI labelView post →And here is... Hohokum Originally released way back in 2014 on Playstation systems we ported this cult classic to PC in 2022. Take on the role of a curious flying kite-like being and travel to colorful, curious worlds waiting to be discovered. store.steampowered.com/app/1210550/...
neutral · AI labelView post →An experience more than a game, but with enough commitment to that premise to avoid mediocrity. Colourful and fun, with music that fits the theme well.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're doing a Hohokum 10th birthday stream next Monday: Playing the game, chatting about its development, hanging out with some folks who worked on it, and answering any questions. Come join us on the Annapurna Twitch channel next Monday, Aug 19 at 9am PT / 6pm UK: twitch.tv/annapurnainter…
neutral · AI labelView post →I think the game is designed to be open-ended, even though there is a way to "complete" the game. For example, there doesn't exactly seem to be instructions, and you kind of learn how to play the game as you go along. However, the visual design is striking (and, at the same time, peaceful). So, even if you don't make formal progress zooming along in a colorful world with interesting sounds and rumble feedback is a unique experience! In terms of being goal-oriented, I am not sure if I would…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found an artbook from this game in a "Little Free Library" in my neighborhood and my son loved it. He's now playing this game (age 7) and having fun. I have to help him navigate a bit but he enjoys the interactivity and the exploration.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very goofy but fun game for what it is, travelling the multiverse as a weird sperm/kite/worm creature. Fun but chill music plays as you explore many worlds and this soundtrack just adds to the game's atmosphere and unique aesthetic. Nearly every world has it's own unique puzzles/challenges for you to discover and solve, the world's that don't are connecting worlds that house other portals but even then the backgrounds they have are trippy af and relaxing to stare at. The game is kinda short…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love Nidhogg but it's more directly based on our old game Hohokum
neutral · AI labelView post →Very cute game soemtimes the puzzles were a bit obtuse but had fun! I was on nixos and had somebugs with levels not finishing their cutscene so i had to restart a few times but enjoyed it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game 14 Hohokum A cute weird puzzle-y...playground? I'm not sure how to describe Hohokum but it was charming with several delightful moments. Richard Hogg games are great for weird little guys
positive · AI labelView post →An absolute wonder of a game! Really imaginative and full of life. Gameplay involves controlling this snake-like being and roaming around worlds trying to figure out where and how are you going to find other snake-like friends. Discovery and recognizing what the world wants you to do is key. Might sound tedious but the mini-worlds in this game are fun to explore and discovering nooks and crannies and small quirks and details add to the immersion. I do admit it's easy to get lost into and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice music, cool visual, strange gameplay
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wtf how are these snakes so good at hide and seek
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I appreciate Hohokum's ambitious commitment to redefining what a game can be, I rather liked how they were made already because this is a "game" that so deeply lacks purpose, vision or a clearly defined goal. You spend hours coasting around as a celestial worm that draws coloured squares, organises weddings or saves swimmers from the trip to the pool. I just don't get it. If someone asked me what this game is about, I couldn't tell them. Over 2 hours of play didn't bring me closer to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →finally an open world game that doesn't take a year to finish lol (lock this game to 60hz via graphics settings - there are some softlock bugs on higher refresh rates)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great game. finished it. very relaxed :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ngl just bought the game to listen to Tycho for 5 minutes
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game of hide and see turns into an artistic, puzzle solving adventure. The game takes place over multiple canvases, each providing a new theme and puzzle to solve, overlaid on a glorious, colorful background. The soundscape ties everything together. This game definitely needs more visibility than it has, i would highly recommend playing it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Seems likely for games it makes sense for. Flock was too much of a stretch on the hardware, but the Wilmot games and I am Dead are on Switch. People occasionally ask about a Loot Rascals port but it'd be too much work. Can't do Hohokum because it was a PlayStation 1st party game.
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