Mr. Sun's Hatbox

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Mr. Sun's Hatbox
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Developer Kenny Sun
Publisher Raw Fury
Platforms
ReleaseApril 20, 2023
Genres Platformer, Roguelike, Management
Mode

Mr. Sun's Hatbox is a 2023 roguelike platformer video game developed by Kenny Sun and published by Raw Fury Games. [1]

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Gameplay

Mr. Sun's Hatbox is a roguelike platformer featuring base and team management mechanics. In the game, the player is tasked with building up a crew to take down Mr. Moon and his henchmen across a variety of action-platformer missions. Completing missions allows players to build out their base and grow their crew. Bases have use-specific units, such as a lab for experimentation on your staff, and a black market for purchasing illicit contraband. [2]

The game has over 50 hats with special properties that offer gameplay quirks. Crew "minions" are also unique and can be given special abilities/leveled. The game has a permadeath system for minions lost on missions. [3]

In-game missions are playable solo or with a friend in co-op. 1v1 and Last One Standing PvP modes are available via local multiplayer and Steam Remote Play Together. [2]

Development

A trailer featuring gameplay was released in August 2022. [4] That same month, the game's release date was announced as 2023. [5]

Development began on the title in 2015, before the project was abandoned. Development resumed sometime in 2019. Kenny Sun developed the game solo and was inspired by Metal Gear Solid 5's balloon recovery system. He also claimed to have drawn inspiration from Spelunky. [6]

Kenny Sun had previously developed the titles Circa Infinity and Yankai’s Peak. [2]

Release

Mr. Sun's Hatbox was released on April 20, 2023, for Windows and Nintendo Switch. According to Metacritic, the game received "Generally Favorable" reviews from critics. [7] Developer Kenny Sun later saw notable success with another roguelike, 2025's Ball x Pit, published by Devolver Digital. [8]

Reception

GameRant was positive toward the game, saying it was perfect for quick, fulfilling play sessions. [9]

Shack News also reviewed the title positively. Their review noted the game's charm, humor, and melding of mechanics/systems as impressive. Some criticism was directed at early game balance. [10] The game has been compared favorably to Metal Gear Solid 5. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Metal Gear Solid 5 mashes up with Spelunky for one of 2023's most rewarding roguelikes". Polygon. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Mr Sun's Hatbox reveals PvP and co-op multiplayer modes". God is a geek. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "Video Game Reviews Mr Sun's Hatbox is Tactical Espionage Action at its quirkiest and best". Big Boss Battle. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "Gameplay Trailer". IGN. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  5. ↑ "Slapstick roguelike platformer Mr Suns Hatbox announced". Gematsu. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "How Mr. Sun's Hatbox's humor helped the testing process". Game Developer. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "Mr. Sun's Hatbox". Metacritic. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  8. ↑ "Review – Ball x Pit". Way Too Many Games. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  9. ↑ "Mr. Sun's Hatbox Review". Game Rant. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  10. ↑ "Mr. Sun's Hatbox review: A tip of the hat". ShackNews. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  11. ↑ "Mr Suns Hatbox". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
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