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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.
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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.
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.
Cat Wash
Cat Wash Play now on Big Fish! PC "Cat Wash is a quirky time management game that has you washing cats in a disco-themed pet salon. Pet grooming games are nothing new, but cat washing games are rare, combined with a…
Crossbow
The Exidy classic is getting a full remake — updated graphics, new music and sound, power-ups, and hidden secrets. Coming to PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Passport to Perfume
Passport to Perfume Play now on Big Fish! PC | Mac "Join Sophia, an adventure-seeker and perfume extraordinaire from the 1940′s in Passport to Perfume as she travels the world to find the illusive scent of Marie…
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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.