Hunt the Night

Hunt the Night

Released Apr 2023

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.

78% positive · 508 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Hunt the Night launched on PC on April 13, 2023 and has received a steady stream of updates since. The first notable post-launch patch (v1.1, May 5, 2023) overhauled the UI and added mouse navigation support. On June 30, 2023, the developer teased a free content update featuring Prime Hunts — a boss challenge mode with new attack patterns and leaderboards. That update arrived on June 4, 2024 as the v1.2 patch, delivering Prime Hunt Mode and three crossover bosses from other indie games (The Count Lucanor, Lost Ruins, and Bug Fables). A follow-up maintenance patch (v1.3) on February 10, 2026 addressed bug fixes and localization issues ahead of the console launch. On March 4, 2026, the game launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with physical editions by Selecta Play for Switch and PS5 announced for summer 2026. The console release represents the culmination of the developer's previously stated plans — console versions were promised at the original PC launch announcement in early 2023. No new content, expansions, DLC, or future updates have been announced since the console launch. There are no unreleased DLC listings on the store. The game's development arc — from PC launch, through the Prime Hunts free content update, to the console port — appears to be complete as of the March 4, 2026 console release.
Evidence
Game launched on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, fulfilling the console release plan announced at PC launch. Physical editions by Selecta Play announced for summer 2026.
news post · Mar 4, 2026 source content shipped
high
v1.2 update delivered Prime Hunt Mode and three crossover bosses — the free content update that was teased in June 2023.
news post · Jun 4, 2024 source content shipped
high

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Details

Publisher
DANGEN Entertainment
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation. Endure nightmarish overworlds, slash through horrific dungeons, face brutal bosses, and wield an arsenal of powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.

STORY

In the 9th Age, humanity is trapped in a vicious cycle on the verge of extinction. The day is ruled by humans, while the Night brings annihilation by horrid creatures. A group of humans called ‘The Stalkers’ once wielded power to hold back the horrors, but their sacrifice only delayed the inevitable.

Now, as the Night starts devouring every single glint of light, Vesper, a Stalker by right and daughter of a traitor, will travel a dying land trying to save the last embers of humanity. She hunts in a race against destiny, as the shadows lengthen both in the world and in her mind.

Dash through enemies while you unleash your combos, use your weapons or destroy them with your dark powers. You can switch between melee and ranged attack in quick succession: slashing enemies with your sword and then dashing away to use your ranged weapons, avoiding enemy attacks.

Endure the ultimate challenge as you fight the ancient horrors of the Night that have been annihilating humanity over and over in intense boss battles. Learn their weak points, attack patterns and survive through the different combat phases as the battle gets more challenging and extreme.

Create your own build that will adapt not only to your prefered gameplay but also to particular bosses. Customize the upgrades of your arsenal and use the equipment that best suits your gameplay: Critical Damage, Life Steal, Poison, Close Combat, Firepower and more. Collect Sanguine vials, Crow Feathers, Moonstones and Noctilium to increase your stats and get ready to face the Night.

Explore Medhram in a combination of action-adventure and dark fantasy lore. Survive huge dungeons full of traps, enemies, puzzles and challenges. Discover all kinds of locations, from ancient cathedrals and libraries of knowledge to lost kingdoms and devastated floating cities.

Accept a hunt at ‘Crow’s Nest’ and track down the dark beast, find where it hides and hunt the most powerful creatures of the Night. After every completed hunt you will get rewards that will increase your health and dark energy bar.

Meet new characters and discover their tragic past and stories in a world that is on the brink of the abyss.

Immersive and adapted music to every moment, boss and location, with the collaboration of Hiroki Kikuta, Secret of Mana composer.

Last evaluated Jun 16, 2026
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