Dungeons of Hinterberg is a bright and colorful adventure game in which players will set out to explore various dungeons, engage in combat against enemies, and utilize weapons and tools to navigate your environment. However, aside from exploring and navigating dungeons, there are also a variety of unique characters to meet around the village in which the game is set.

Players can not only meet and greet these characters when on breaks from exploring dungeons, but also progress their friendships with one another to strengthen their bonds and earn some rewards along the way. If you're wondering about which characters are available to meet and befriend in Dungeons of Hinterberg, as well as how to progress their friendship levels and earn rewards, then you can find all the information you'll need in the guide below.

dungeons of hinterberg abandoned mineshaft walkthrough
Dungeons of Hinterberg: Abandoned Mineshaft Walkthrough

This walkthrough will help players complete all the puzzles in the Abandoned Mineshaft, the second dungeon in Dungeons of Hinterberg.

How to Increase Friendship & Get Rewards in Dungeons of Hinterberg

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In Dungeons of Hinterberg, there are a total of sixteen different characters who you can meet and befriend. Luckily for those who are wondering how to increase friendship in Dungeons of Hinterberg, there are multiple ways to do so, each of which is relatively simple.

The first option is to simply spend time with the friend whose friendship you wish to increase. This can mean going out and spending time together, or doing activities/quests that they prompt in the daytime or evening. The other way in which you can raise friendship levels with these characters is by giving them gifts.

As a reward for increasing friendship levels with each character, you will get Hinterbucks, unlock more items for purchase in the shop, and receive stat improvements. You will also get to know each character on a deeper level and learn more about their personality, background, likes, and dislikes. This can be a nice break from frequent dungeon diving and completing quests.

To help decide who you may wish to prioritize befriending and which rewards you can expect to gain in Dungeons of Hinterburg, feel free to refer to the list below:

Character

Where to Find Them

Best Gifts

Friendship Progression Rewards

Albert

Cafe

  • History Book
  • Post Card
  • Number Grid Puzzle
  • Bag of Nuts
  • Level 1: +1 MP Slot
  • Level 2: Unlock new items at the Cafe
  • Level 3: +3 Charm Slots

Alex

Automatically introduced/included in dialogue scenes throughout the game.

  • No known preferences
  • Level 1: Unlock Character Compendium
  • Level 2: +1 HP Slot
  • Level 3: +3 Charm Slots
  • Level 4: Increase Relationship Level Increase Speed

Dani

Hinterburg - Main Square

  • Cress Seeds
  • Bag Of Nuts
  • Organic Potato Chips
  • Post Card
  • History Book
  • Level 1: +1 HP Slot
  • Level 2: Relaxation Converter Charm
  • Level 3: Dani’s Legendary Pads

The Dog

Outside Hannah's Shop

  • No known preferences
  • Level 1: Help finding Mushroom Isles
  • Level 2: Increase loot value

Gertrude

Hinterburg - Main Square

  • No known preferences
  • Lvl 1: 20,000 Hinterbucks + Access to the Inn while alone
  • Lvl 2: Gertrude’s Brooch

Hannah

Smithy - Tourist Area

  • Purple Flower Bouquet
  • Yellow Flower Bouquet
  • Sunflower
  • Cress Seeds
  • Level 1: Unlock Attack Conduits
  • Level 2: Unlock Sword Enchantments at Hannah’s Shop
  • Level 3: Unlock Armor Upgrades at Hannah’s Shop
  • Level 4: Increased shop stock and discounted prices

Henning

Hinterburg - Main Square

  • History Book
  • Stylish Pen
  • Cress Seeds
  • Level 1: Tinker Toy Attack Conduit
  • Level 2: Familiarity Converter Charm

Jae

Training Section - Tourist Area

  • Toy Sword
  • Sleeping Mask
  • Hobangoas Puppet
  • Level 1: +1 Dodge Stamina Slot
  • Level 2: Battlecry Attack Conduit
  • Level 3: Jae’s Legendary Leggings

Julian

Grand Hotel - Tourist Area

  • Organic Potato Chips
  • Yellow Flower Bouquet
  • Purple Flower Bouquet
  • Stylish Pin
  • Bag of Nuts
  • Level 1: Increased profits when selling items
  • Level 2: Julian's entire shop becomes free

Kai

Bar - Hinterburg

  • Toy Sword
  • Post Card
  • Pitzl Hat
  • Hobangoas Puppet
  • Hinterburg T-Shirt
  • Level 1: Attack Conduit Slot
  • Level 2: Faster Attack Conduit Recharge
  • Level 3: Snowball Attack Conduit

Klaus

Tourist Information Building

  • Cress Seeds
  • Bag of Nuts
  • Sunflower
  • Yellow Flower Bouquet
  • Purple Flower Bouquet
  • Level 1: Emergency Pager
  • Level 2: Remove Goo from Weapons and Armor
  • Level 3: +3 Charm Slots

Marina

Doberkogel - Ice Cream Stand

  • Hinterburg T-Shirt
  • Toy Sword
  • Post Card
  • Pitzl Hat
  • Hobangoas Puppet
  • Level 1: +1 Dodge Stamina Slot
  • Level 2: Unlock Breakfast Selection
  • Level 3: +2 HP Slots

Renaud

Tourist Area

  • Toy Sword
  • Sleeping Mask
  • Walkie Talkie
  • Level 1: Unlock Combo Counter
  • Level 2: Renaud’s Charm
  • Level 3: Renaud’s Legendary Sword

Sam

Bar - Hinterburg

  • Hobangoas Puppet
  • Hinterburg T-Shirt
  • Sleeping Mask
  • Pitzl Hat
  • Toy Sword
  • Level 1: +1 MP Slot
  • Level 2: Amusement Converter Charm
  • Level 3: Sam’s Legendary Body Armor

Thea

Cinema

  • Lighter
  • Comic Book
  • Number Grid Puzzle
  • Sleeping Mask
  • Organic Potato Chips
  • Level 1: Recieve key that unlocks any chest
  • Level 2: 25% discount at various shops
  • Level 3: Goo Blobs+ Charm

Travis

  • Abandoned Mineshaft dungeon (initially)
  • Bar - Hinterburg
  • Lighter
  • Comic Book
  • Organic Potato Chips
  • Level 1: Unlock Photo Mode
  • Level 2: +1 HP Slot
  • Level 3: Combat Resurrector Charm
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Dungeons of Hinterberg
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7 /10
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Released
July 18, 2024
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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
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ESRB
Everyone 10+ // Fantasy Violence, Alcohol Reference
Engine
Unity
Developer
Microbird Games
Publisher
Curve Games
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Puzzle, Hack and Slash
How Long To Beat
15 Hours
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