Indie developer Hyper Games has announced Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth, a new follow-up to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and consoles, with a release set for 2026.
“We’re so excited to finally be able to share this news with our community and fans across the world,” said Are Sundnes, CEO at Hyper Games in a press release. “It’s been incredibly difficult to keep this secret while working on the game for over two years now. Also proud and honoured to be trusted by the owners of Moomin to let gamers revisit the wonderful Moominvalley and all of its inhabitants.”
Moomin Characters managing director Roleff Kråkström added, “We are thrilled about the success of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley and the brilliant way the Hyper Games team has interpreted Tove Jansson’s stories for gamers worldwide. It is very exciting that they have decided to embark on their second Moomin adventure, with Moomintroll in the lead role. Hyper Games has been a close collaborator with us for half a decade, and we have no doubt that they will create yet another magical experience that Moomin fans will love.”
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:
From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is a story-driven, cozy puzzle adventure that lets you return to the enchanting Moominvalley through the creative lens of the award-winning indie studio Hyper Games. While not a direct sequel to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, it is a spiritual successor with many similarities. You can enjoy both games on their own, and in any order you’d like.
When Moomintroll unexpectedly wakes up early from his winter hibernation, he finds himself completely alone for the first time, in a world he barely recognizes. The familiar landscape of Moominvalley is now cloaked in the frosty veil of the Lady of the Cold. Initially seeking someone to care for him and longing to banish winter, young Moomintroll reluctantly embarks on a journey into the unknown, learning to forge new friendships and help those in greater need than himself.
Key Features
- Third-person, top-down adventure – explore Moominvalley and enjoy the beautiful winter landscape
- Story-driven exploration – discover the warmth of winter with Moomintroll
- A winter wonderland — inspired by Tove Jansson’s Moominland Midwinter
- Play as Moomintroll — everyone’s favorite Moomin on a quest for warmth and friendship
- Environmental puzzles — set in beautifully crafted, cozy surroundings
