What is Hedgehog Creek?
Hedgehog Creek is a free multiplayer virtual world you play in your web browser, made by UK indie studio ScreenCactus. Players create a hedgehog, explore the village, decorate their home, play minigames for coins and meet friends from around the world. It has been growing since June 2020 with regular updates, and works on phones, tablets and computers with nothing to download.
Join our community of friendly hedgehogs!
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop
Online World
Explore an online world filled with fun, adventure and community!
Own a Home
Decorate your own home and why not host parties with your friends!
Minigames
Play minigames to earn coins! Compete in the leaderboards to win monthly prizes!
See all minigames
Day & Night Cycle
Everyone sees the same day and night cycle including weather!
Village news
Events, updates and guides from around the village
Updatev10.1: New Shops, Letters and Bigger Friends Lists
Hedgehog Creek v10.1 is here! Every NPC shop has a new look, emails arrive like letters from the village, and friends lists are bigger for everyone....
Updatev10: Perry's Lab, Hedgehogs Can Fly and Draughts
Hedgehog Creek v10 is here! Visit Professor Perry's Lab, play Hedgehogs Can Fly, challenge friends to draughts and watch the village come alive....
EventHappy New Year - 2025
Firstly, I wish everyone a Happy New Year!! A big thank you to everyone that has supported the site in 2024!...
Frequently asked questions
Is Hedgehog Creek free to play?
Yes, it's free. Create a hedgehog and jump in. You can support development on Patreon if you'd like, but it's optional.
Do I need to download anything?
No. It plays in your web browser, so there's nothing to install.
Can I play on my phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in modern browsers on phones, tablets and computers. You can also add Hedgehog Creek to your home screen from your browser, and it opens just like an app.
What can you do in Hedgehog Creek?
Explore, make friends, decorate your home, play minigames to earn coins and join seasonal events.
Is there a chat filter?
Yes. Every message is checked by a chat filter before other players see it, and moderators can warn, mute or ban anyone who breaks the rules.
Who makes Hedgehog Creek?
ScreenCactus, an independent studio from the UK. Hedgehog Creek has been growing since June 2020, with regular updates.