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Mean Hamster Software is the independent studio behind Pet Shop Hop, Crossbow, Ye Olde Sandwich Shope, Vegas Nights, Myst for Pocket PC and more. Delivering fun since 1985!
Latest news
All posts →July 21, 2026
HamsterOS Beta 2 Is Live
Beta 2 adds HamChat, HamShare, faster graphics and disk access, broader real-hardware support, a more useful Task Manager, and a safer hard-disk upgrade path.
Jul 16, 2026
HamsterOS and HamNet+ Now Available
HamsterOS now includes the free/Plus-capable HamNet browser. Hamster Extras remains a separate collection of larger apps and the full updater.
Jul 12, 2026
Atari ROMs Now Available in the Store
Atari Blockade, Super Attack Battle, and Scary Mansion 3D+ are now available as ROMs in the Mean Hamster Store.
Featured games
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▶ Play nowHamster Dash
A bite-sized browser arcade game — dodge, dash, and grab seeds for a high score. Built to show off the new site's web-game platform.
Scary Mansion 3D+ 5200
The updated Atari 5200 adventure: explore 90 rooms across two mazes with new creatures, new treasure, bug fixes, a new title screen, and updated instructions.
Blockade 5200
A digital Atari 5200 ROM release from the Mean Hamster archive, ready for compatible hardware and emulators.
Super Attack Battle 5200
Up to four players battle with tanks, helicopters, submarines, and jets across four playing fields for each vehicle type.
Double Dragon 5200
Coming Christmas 2026: a new Atari 5200 conversion of Double Dragon, landing somewhere halfway between the 2600 and 7800 versions with music, punches, kicks, 14 scenes, and plenty of action.
Gauntlet II 5200
Coming late July: Gauntlet II for Atari 5200 is complete after a long hiatus, with smoother scrolling, 40+ random levels, teleporters, stun tiles, improved audio, arcade-like health, and better monster behavior.
Also from us
Free download
HamsterWeazle
A clean GUI for GreaseWeazle floppy imaging, now downloaded directly from meanhamster.com.
Product
PawPrints 3D
Custom 3D-printed sculptures of your pet — hand-sculpted true to their unique markings, posture, and personality. Starting at $39.