Pompom

A puzzle platformer where you move platforms, not the hamster

TOMO CAMP · Published by PID Games, Dear Villagers · Released Mar 14, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 130
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 15, 2025
Minimum PC: videocard with 512Mo VRAM; 1 GB RAM · 3.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Pompom?

Pompom is a single-player, side-scrolling puzzle platformer spanning eight worlds, from outer space to jungle temples. You build bridges, place springs, and manipulate obstacles to guide a hamster through each level as he pursues the space pirates who kidnapped his boy, Hoshi.

For you if...

+you enjoy quick decisions and carefully timed interactions

Not for you if...

−you prefer open-ended exploration over linear stages

What players say

87% of 130 reviews are positive

Players praise the SNES-inspired artwork and the variety of level mechanics. Common complaints include finicky object placement, unpredictable hamster movement, and uneven difficulty that leads to repeated retries.

Screenshots and trailer

Pompom system requirements

Minimum: videocard with 512Mo VRAM, 1 GB RAM, 3.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Pompom?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+
Processor: 1 GHz
Graphics: videocard with 512Mo VRAM
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 3216 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does Pompom have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Pompom run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

The native resolution is not the default one
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Traditional Chinese.

Does Pompom use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam