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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!
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All posts →June 29, 2026
Mean Hamster In The News
Hackaday featured HamsterOS, Mean Hamster's floppy-first 32-bit graphical desktop OS for 386-class PCs and newer. The project has continued forward with VM86 DOS, Help, HamsterWrite, shared fonts, and dynamic drives.
Jun 25, 2026
HamsterWeazle downloads now live on meanhamster.com
HamsterWeazle has moved off public GitHub releases. Windows is now on v1.4.6 at Mean Hamster with the new compact drive status UI, while Apple Silicon and Intel Mac downloads remain at v1.4.2.
Jun 23, 2026
HamsterWeazle v1.0 Released
HamsterWeazle is a clean GUI for reading and writing floppy disks with the GreaseWeazle hardware adapter. Downloads now live on the Mean Hamster website.
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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.
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.
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…
Cat Wash 2
Run the grooviest cat salon in town! Wash, groom, pamper, and play in this colorful sequel — more cats, more combos, and a whole lot more disco.
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…
Mother Nature
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HamsterWeazle
A clean GUI for GreaseWeazle floppy imaging, now downloaded directly from meanhamster.com.
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PawPrints 3D
Custom 3D-printed sculptures of your pet — hand-sculpted true to their unique markings, posture, and personality. Starting at $39.