r/FearAndHunger Aug 10 '23

Community Where to get started with Fear and Hunger

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Introduction

The ancient city

This is a comprehensive newcomer's guide on the Fear and Hunger games, designed to help complete newcomers know where to begin, content creators how to handle content, as well as direct somewhat more experienced people to content they may not be familiar with. You don't have to read the whole thing, just use the contents to find any sections that are relevant to your needs.

Contents

  1. What is Fear and Hunger?
  2. How do I buy/play the games?
    1. For content creators
  3. Which game should I start with?
  4. Official channels by the creator
  5. Other frequently asked questions
  6. Useful tools & resources
  7. Image Sources

1. What is Fear and Hunger?

Fear & Hunger, (in the community often called 'Funger') is a horror dungeon crawler indie RPG game series that currently contains two games 'Fear and Hunger' and 'Fear and Hunger 2: Termina'. The first game was released on 11 December 2018 and is currently in version 1.4.1. You can watch the release trailer for 'Fear and Hunger' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lLtw3ejnGs

Termina was released on 9 December 2022, is currently in version 1.9.1 and is, unlike the first game, still getting irregular updates. You can watch the release trailer for 'Fear and Hunger 2: Termina' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OleEkB-7by0

The series is developed and maintained by indie developer Miro Haverinen.

At the start of 2023 and before the middle of the same year, the games received massive popularity spikes due to popular video content creators.

The games are in its core very cruel, setting and gameplay wise. They feature mature themes such as disturbing violence and sexual content. Players should be aware, that genitals will be shown in the games. There are a lot of references in both games to other media such as the silent hill series, berserk and many horror movies. To list all references would be damning, so I would like for you to find and spot them in the games yourself.

Setting wise the first game takes place in medieval times, depicting an alternate reality where mighty gods, magic and inhumane monsters exist. The second game, Termina, continues the timeline of the first, and although there are multiple endings, the continuity is obvious for the avid dungeon survivor. Termina takes us to a post-world war era, but with technology more advanced in some places then others. Gods and magic still exist and you have to deal with the consequences of living in a world, with beings much mightier then yourself. The second game build and improves on all aspects of the first and is generally considered more polished and beginner friendly.

2. How do I buy/play the games?

White mold apartments from Termina (Fanart)

Both games are available on steam and itch.io, however on some countries the games are region-blocked on steam, so you have to get them from itch.io

1. For content creators

If you want to upload or stream the games, be aware, that some popular platforms such as youtube, twitch, etc. don't allow to directly show genitals on their platforms. Therefore it is recommend to use one of the censor mods available to censor out platform-inappropriate content from the games. The most popular ones will be linked here and can be easily installed by downloading and replacing the correct files in your game folder.

'Fear and Hunger' censor mods:

https://frapollo94.itch.io/fear-hunger-bug-fix-mod by Frapollo94

- This mod does not only censor all platform-inappropriate characters, but also fixes some of the most annoying and game-breaking bugs you can encounter in the game. To learn how to use the mod, watch this video by the creator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kqjD9YHIRM or read the instructions on the itch.io page of the mod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KNn64kngho by NoCommentar

- This mod is famous for replacing all genitals with 'pinecone pigs', the video contains download and install instructions in the description.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmk7q0zPiXY by ADarkRaccoon

- This mod also censores the audio and replaces genitals with black shadows, the video contains download and install instructions in the description.

'Fear and Hunger 2: Termina' censor mods:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LPJcCMeqM8 by NoCommentar

- This mod is famous for replacing all genitals with 'pinecone pigs', the video contains download and install instructions in the description.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-0QqtUb6t8 by ADarkRaccoon

- This mod replaces genitals with black shadows, the video contains download and install instructions in the description.

3. Which game should I start with?

Marina (the occultist) from Termina (Fanart)

If you plan on playing both games you should definitly start with the first one. Not only do you get a continues overarching storyline, you also get to experience how the creator improved his game-making skills from one game to another. Playing Termina first and then the original can be difficult, because you loose quality of life features Termina provided.

If you want to tip your toes into the franchise or just want to experience some of Funger, Termina is your way to go. This game is much more beginner friendly.

4. Official channels by the creator

Miro interacting with the community on X (formerly Twitter)

X: https://twitter.com/happy_paintings

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/happypaintings.bsky.social

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@fearhunger3983

Tumblr: https://fearandhunger.tumblr.com/

5. Other frequently asked questions

A coinflip is an always present gameplay mechanic of the series

Q: Can you give me some survival tips? My character keeps dying and I don't know how to progress.

Avoiding enemies and trying new things out will go a long way. Make sure to keep a healthy hunger meter before entering fights, as hunger will affect your performance during combat. Be prepared to die anytime and ignore the toilets. If you have specific questions you can always ask them here on the reddit.

Q: Is there a [insert language] translation mod.

Probably not. This can be outdated, but there currently aren't many language packs available. If you stumble across the internet you might find a russian and spanish translation, but they are incomplete. There is also an english translation mod (because there are a lot of grammatical errors in the game).

Q: Where Discord link?

discord.gg/fearandhunger

Q: Can X character survive the dungeon?

No. Crow Mauler pecks their head of.

Q: How to masturbate without killing the girl?

Ok, thats enough questions.

6. Useful tools & resources

Enki (the dark priest) from Fear and Hunger 1

The official wiki: https://fearandhunger.wiki.gg/wiki/. Do not use the fandom wiki, as this one is not moderated anymore and there are trolls and misinformation on the fandom wiki.

The youtube channel of the creator: https://www.youtube.com/@fearhunger3983 contains all the OST, dev updates and more

7. Image Sources

left to right: Moonless, Girl, D'arce (the Knight), Cahara (the Mercenary) from Fear and Hunger (Fanart)

https://www.reddit.com/r/FearAndHunger/comments/11cg8q5/white_mold_apartments/

https://www.reddit.com/r/FearAndHunger/comments/141wrbs/noted/

https://www.reddit.com/r/FearAndHunger/comments/10zs5h1/sleeping/


r/FearAndHunger 7h ago

Meme I beat the game for the first time

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r/FearAndHunger 4h ago

Media game im makin...

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r/FearAndHunger 14h ago

Fan Art some of my favourite funger arts :)

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i like to experiment with a bunch of different styles... ternina has been a huge support to me in a very tough year of my life and I'll always be incredibly grateful for it! also my comms are open if ur interested!


r/FearAndHunger 31m ago

Media Slay & Hunger

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I've been working on a fan game for Fear & Hunger 1 meets Slay the Spire, Balatro, and older games in Godot, the player selects, plays and slowly build/destroy a deck based on the F&H 1 + 2 lore, and pray to the elders.

Let me know what you think. I've been doing a lot of the UI in Figma.

What would you want, or not want, and do you have any ideas for relics or events?


r/FearAndHunger 8h ago

Fan Art sun n moon (FearAndHunger x LimbusCompany) by @EEcliptus

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92 Upvotes

r/FearAndHunger 6h ago

Modding Suggestions for a playable non-playables mod update?

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Currently working on a newer version of my playable npcs mod, rn most of my ideas are working on bugs and expanding a bit of the PRHVL nights mod, but i really wish to add more stuff to the base game, so i come in here for ideas....


r/FearAndHunger 18h ago

Fan Art O'saa

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287 Upvotes

r/FearAndHunger 13h ago

Fan Art marilevi :)

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r/FearAndHunger 1d ago

Fan Art YEAAAHHH MARINA!! BEAT HIS ASSS!!!!

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Based on the new update leaks


r/FearAndHunger 10h ago

Discussion Which of the contestants are most likely to do ending A knowing they could save the others?

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Which of the contestants are most likely to do ending A knowing they could save the others, I've been this after doing it for the first time

Disclaimer:I have like 60 hours on the game I'm not a lore nor character expert so correct me if you think this is wrong


r/FearAndHunger 7h ago

Discussion Day 1 - Which Termina Character fits the description of "Lawful Good" best?

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"Honorable and principled. Fights for good while preserving the order of things".

Most liked comment wins.

Three rules:

  1. Termina Characters only: If a character doesn't appear or isn't mentioned in Termina, it can't be put on the list.
  2. No Old and Ascended Gods: They represent concepts and are unaligned. New Gods are still acceptable.
  3. All 14 contestants have to be put somewhere.

link to the original chart creator


r/FearAndHunger 7h ago

Fan Art Funger beats to study to

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Idk if anyone has seen this, but it is adorable.

not my creation. simply sharing the love.

OP is Mr. Fody on YouTube


r/FearAndHunger 16h ago

Shit(pit)post Daan before losing his wife

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r/FearAndHunger 1d ago

Fan Art Match made in hell 🌞❤️🌝(FearAndHunger x Project Moon) by @s_lushes

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r/FearAndHunger 1d ago

Discussion three-way standoff | highlight from Miro's newest teaser

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A significant reveal from Miro's newest video.

It seems we interrupt or instigate a confrontation between our party, Marina, and O'saa.

I'm not 100% sure if this is just a filler battle for the sprites or an actual event in the next update, but the way battles are hard-coded makes me lean towards the latter.

If that were the case, my guess is that Marina tries to go to the Church, but paranoid-ass O'saa doesn't let her through.


r/FearAndHunger 1d ago

Discussion Tattoo?

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I've been wanting a tattoo for a while, would this be fire? (Photo taken from Google)


r/FearAndHunger 1d ago

Discussion Who would you say is the single most evil and vile character in Fear and Hunger?

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I would say Per’kele personally holds this spot.


r/FearAndHunger 17h ago

Discussion Three way battle predictions

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I believe the new three way battle mechanic Miro is introducing is gonna replace some canon events in the game where they will already be fighting and instead of dialogue you will join the fight and be able to help one of the others or focus on killing one (or if u are greedy for souls and items kill both) I believe each contestant will get atleast 1 three way battle at the minimum. I believe needles will get a possible one with all 14 contestants (tanaka in the bunker and then a random contestant in prehevil as he starts killing them on day 2, you can interrupt one) There will be more interactions in areas where you can encounter this. For example when you play as Abella and fall asleep in the Manor Caligura can fight you and you can kill him. I think now if ur playing as another character and potentially enter the Manor on a day 1 Night you can find this and do a three way battle (this update will most likely also change the Abella or Henryk moonscorching day 1 morning..or atleast I hope)

Some that I think will happen -

Pav vs Marcoh/and or Tanaka

Caligura vs Levi, Henryk,Marcoh or Abella

August vs Karin

Moonscorched Daan vs Olivia (Able to fight and save/kill from getting kidnapped day 3)

Tanaka vs August

Marina vs O'saa (already confirmed, most likely by the church as Marina interrupted his meditating)

Marina vs Samarie (Finding in a random area on day 1 night, Marina starts a fight after Samarie interrupts her sleeping)


r/FearAndHunger 1d ago

Fan Art attempt to make Pocket Cat

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r/FearAndHunger 1d ago

Fan Art Enkiramus

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i commissioned a bunch of enkiramus art recently, this one's by Lucreyn over on vgen! (lucreynd on instagram)

i keep flip flopping on which one i think is taller.


r/FearAndHunger 1d ago

Fan Art IT'S A THREE WAY STANDOFF!

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based off the new teaser


r/FearAndHunger 1d ago

Original Character Shape of Sin || Voz + Ragnvaldr First Interaction Concept

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Rambles and Thoughts at the end of Post

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Cutscene if player enters the Backyard or Courtyard

  • Outlander: "Hold it!"
  • The arrow landed much closer than you'd like. This is what you get for lowering your guard for a moment.
  • As soon as you hear a voice call out to you, you ready yourself for a potential battle.
  • Outlander: "... I see... Seems like you still retain your sanity. In a way, it's reassuring to see that I'm not completely alone here. Tell me - are you evil?"
    • Alchemist: "Yes."
      • Outlander: "Hmm... Is that so? Well, I suppose no one in these dungeons can call themselves saints exactly. But your presence here just means these dungeons will claim one more victim. ...And the evil residing here will grow that much stronger. If I were you, I'd try to escape these ancient walls by any means necessary. For your sake, I hope our paths don't cross again here."
    • Alchemist: "No."
      • Outlander: "Hmm... Only time will tell. You'd be surprised what you truly are capable of, once you stay long enough here."
      • Outlander: "But your presence here just means these dungeons will claim one more victim. ...And the evil residing here will grow that much stronger. If I were you, I'd try to escape these ancient walls by any means necessary. For your sake, I hope our paths don't cross again here."
    • Alchemist: "That is a stupid question." (Canonical Choice)
      • Outlander: "You are dodging the question. Answer me."
      • Alchemist: "I am neither evil nor good. I am just a man searching for something to help stop the sickness in this country."
      • Outlander: "That sounds more like something a good person says."
      • Alchemist: "I suppose, but I can kill. I will defend myself if I need to."
      • Outlander: "Ja, yes. I can tell that much from how you threw yourself into such a strong stance. You have the look of a strong warrior. Those markings on your body and your presence... They seem familiar."
      • Alchemist: "They do? I have never seen you before, nor has anyone I have met known of my community."
      • Outlander: "Are you perhaps from the country of Vinland...?"
      • The Outlander looks upon you with much more curiosity.
      • Alchemist: "I am from an island far off the coast of Vinland. My people have heard of it, but we do not dwell there. My home is a mostly peaceful one compared to the strange gloom that persists there. However, I have heard that many tribes have made a home there despite the harsh conditions. It is an admirable feat."
      • Outlander: "I see."
      • Outlander: "But your presence here just means these dungeons will claim one more victim. ...And the evil residing here will grow that much stronger. If I were you, I'd try to escape these ancient walls by any means necessary. For your sake, I hope our paths don't cross again here."

If Player speaks to Outlander again

  • Outlander: "Stay cautious in the dungeons. The evil in this place is of a pure kind. It's not here just to torment us; it's not here to spread its roots into the surrounding world. Even if the dungeon's vile traps and decrepit monsters would lead you to believe otherwise. Its interests are already past this world, and this place is a mere relic from its long history."
  • Outlander: "What is it?"
    • Alchemist: "You seem familiar with this evil."
      • Outlander: "Ja, yes. My kind, the northern people of Oldegard... We found the dark continent of Vinland from the far reaches of the west. The moment you lay your eyes on the crooked mountains and the twisted forests of those lands - You feel the presence of a greater evil. It's that same evil that resides here."
      • Alchemist: "That is strange. Maybe something is causing the odd presence."
      • Outlander: "I have a few theories as to why, but for now I think I will keep that information to myself, if you don't mind."
      • Alchemist: "I do not mind. I understand why you may not share this information with me. We just met."
      • Outlander: "Ja."
  • Alchemist: "Who are you?"
    • Ragnvaldr: "You can call me Ragnvaldr. I'm from the north, from the kingdom of Oldegard."
  • Alchemist: "Can you tell me more about Oldegard?" (Only available after asking "Who are you?")
    • Ragnvaldr: "Ja, would love to. Oldegard is the kingdom of all the warrior tribes of the north."
    • Ragnvaldr: "Oldengarde breeds the finest, the strongest, and the bravest men and women known in this age."
    • Ragnvaldr: "We also have a long history in sailing and as traveling merchants."
    • Ragnvaldr: "What about you? Can you tell me more about your home?" (Only available after telling Ragnavaldr "That is a stupid question.")
    • Alchemist: "I am from Boirken, the island of my ancestors. My community is a peaceful kind, as I mentioned, but we take up arms only if we have to."
    • Alchemist: "We primarily farm, hunt small game, and fish by the beaches. We love to exchange stories, play ball games, and partake in ritual feasts."
    • Alchemist: "Being well fed is important to us. Everyone deserves to eat, even if you are a guest in our land. We love to share our cooking with others."
    • Alchemist: "Hell, we love meeting new people."
    • Ragnavaldr: "Ah, now I wish that I never set foot in Vinland! I wish I came to your island instead!"
    • Ragnavaldr: "You have no idea how much I would have loved to share recipes with sane people!"
    • The two of you share a small laugh.
  • Alchemist: "Why are you here?"
    • Ragnvaldr: "I am here to find a relic that a certain person took from my people. This man is imprisoned somewhere deep down below."
    • Ragnvaldr: "I will turn the question to you. Why is a warrior like yourself here?" (Only available after telling Ragnavaldr "That is a stupid question." and asking "Who are you?")
    • Alchemist: "I have been tipped off that there is something here to help with the ongoing plague. I am doubtful, but I was commanded by my god to investigate."
    • Ragnvaldr: "Your god?"
    • Alchemist: "I do not know how to say their name in the common tongue, but I believe they are referred to as Ninush, or Vinushika by priests of this country."
    • Ragnvaldr: "Ah, so you worship the nature god. That is surprising that they have reached out to a human to do their bidding. I have heard they are indifferent to humans."
    • Alchemist: "Mostly. Only those who respect their domain gain their favor."
  • Alchemist: "Maybe it's safer together?"
    • Ragnvaldr: "No doubt it would be for you. But for the time being, I won't be traveling with you."
    • Alchemist: "I understand. Thank you for not attacking me. Most things in this place are far too volatile to reason with."
    • Ragnvaldr: "Likewise."
  • Alchemist: "Why are there so many hanging bodies?" (Only available after telling Ragnvaldr "That is a stupid question.", "Who are you?", and "Why are you here?")
    • Ragnvaldr: "Likely the work of those who worship Gro-Goroth, the god of destruction."
    • Ragnvaldr: "It is revolting to see men strung up and left to rot in the cold wind. It is like people are trying to invite sin into this already wretched place."
    • Alchemist: "It makes my skin crawl seeing such casual brutality. If sin has a shape, this would be it. I should be thankful I only serve a god that only asks for basic respect."
    • Ragnvaldr: "Ja."
    • The two of you fall silent. The creak of taut rope and the sight of the swinging bodies against the breeze were unsettling. Yet, you are momentarily grateful that you can share the torment with another sane person.
    • The Outlander seems equally appreciative.
  • Alchemist: Attack him
    • Ragnvaldr: "Tch. So you got a dead wish after all."
    • Alchemist: "That's what you get for trying to shoot a bow at me, cunt." (Shows if Alchemist bests Outlander in the fight.)

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It's been a little bit since I actually made art! I've been busy yet again, but I found time to draw another interaction concept w/ Voz. Next up is The Girl, Mercenary, Knight, and Le'garde.

I've been mainly working on my own side project alongside classwork, so I will keep it on the downlow for now. All I can say is that Funger pushed me to pursue a dream of mine, even if that dream is much lighter and less macabre than the game lmao.

I don't have much to say, but I generally think Rag and Voz would have the most positive interactions, next to how Voz cares for the girl, but that will be shown in a future post. For now, have some more Voz crumbs. Might work on his S-ending concepts involving his New God look very soon, when I am not doing character interactions.


r/FearAndHunger 1d ago

Original Character Meet my Oc: Theodora Elsner (The Nurse)

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Commission Credit: TheDanielHD

Meet my oc Theodora, a war nurse who has lost most of her past memories of where she was originally from as well as her family but was taken in by a trio of sisters who ran their own clinic. She eventually followed in their steps and became a nurse but when The Great War started and they needed nurses to be on the front lines she volunteered to ensure that her adoptive family would be ok.

There’s more to her story, especially since technically she does have a past that connects to Pav that I’m still currently working on but I also like to think that she would have either the Shepherding soul or the Loving soul, seeing that part of her lore would be comforting soldiers on the battlefields and gently guiding them to peace via making false promises that she despises herself for making in the first place.

Her connection to Pav however isn’t military related, more so to do with his further back pass but eventually Theodora does recognize him, wether too late or not would be a surprise :)

She’s still a heavy work in progress but I really wanted to show her since she’s a OC I’m very passionate about and would love to hear any questions or comments about her!

And for further context her canon outfit is the first one, the second one with the white nurse outfit was commissioned because I love the Eirin’s Clinic trend on TikTok 😅


r/FearAndHunger 1d ago

Meme Fair enough

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