Debt Hunt Guide: The basic loop every run follows
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OverviewDebt Hunt drops you into a procedurally generated map where every run looks different and one ruthless corporation is waiting to collect what you owe. Your job is to earn enough cash during the day to pay off your debt before the monster comes out at sunset. This guide covers how to make money, pick a role, survive the night, and push toward every challenge the game offers.
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The basic loop every run follows
StepEach map is generated fresh, so you will not memorize layouts between runs. The debt you owe is the finish line — pay it off and you win. The moment the sun sets, a monster begins hunting you, so the day phase is when almost all your earning happens.
- Spread your earning mine Mineral Ores, dig up Treasures, open Supply Boxes, and pick up Gems rather than relying on just one method.
- Use DarkMarket carefully the shop can help you, but finishing a run without it unlocks a separate achievement.
Choosing a role
TableThere are three roles in the game. Each has its own level track that runs all the way to 100, meaning you can fully level all three across separate runs if you want to collect every mastery badge.
| Hunter | combat-focused role |
| Jeweler | resource and gem collection role |
| Medic | recovery-oriented role |
Ways to earn money
CheckThe debt total is large, and 1,000,000 Cash is the benchmark the Millionaire badge sets.
- Mine Mineral Ores counts toward the Master Miner badge at 500 total
- Dig up Treasures accumulate toward the Archaeologist badge at 100
- Open Supply Boxes 150 opens earns the Provision Master badge
- Pick up Gems even a single Gem counts toward the Gem Alarm badge
- Take photos with the camera 1,000 photos earns the Master Photographer badge
- Break Wooden Planks 100 breaks earns the Wrecking Crew badge
Difficulty levels and what they change
TableAll four difficulties are available. Each one awards a separate badge on a successful clear.
| Difficulty | Badge earned on clear |
|---|---|
| Easy | Easy Does It |
| Medium | Balanced |
| Hard | Tough |
| Insane | Insane |
High-difficulty challenge runs
WarnBeyond the four difficulty badges, the game tracks several special conditions in separate badges.
Long-term goals worth tracking
SummaryThese are not single-run achievements. Each one rewards consistency over time rather than skill in a single moment.
- Legendary Hunter reach Level 100
- Warlord win 250 games total
- Millionaire save 1,000,000 Cash
- 30 Day Login log in every single day for 30 consecutive days without missing one
- Hunter Mastery / Jeweler Mastery / Medic Mastery reach Level 100 in each individual role
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Glossary
Glossary- Procedural generation
- A system that builds the map automatically and differently each run, so no two sessions share the same layout.
- DarkMarket
- The in-game shop; skipping it entirely for a full run unlocks the Independent badge.
- Mineral Ore
- A mineable resource found on the map that contributes to the Master Miner badge.
- Supply Box
- A container placed around the map that yields items or resources when opened.
- Gem
- A collectible pickup on the map; grabbing your first one earns the Gem Alarm badge.
- Alpha
- An early stage of development where the game's systems are not final and changes can happen at any time.
Common questions
FAQWhen does the monster appear?
The monster begins its hunt at sunset each in-game day.
What is the point of the camera?
Taking 1,000 photos earns the Master Photographer badge.
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