Summerhouse
Release Date: March 8, 2024
Simulation, indie games, experimental/artistic, cozy game, singleplayer
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Steam
An experimental indie game with no challenges and restrictions, reminiscent of Townscaper and Tiny Glade. Summerhouse has us building houses entirely to our liking in various beautiful sceneries.
Videos and Screens
[1:00] Summerhouse Summerhouse - Announcement Trailer
Hardcore Gamer: 3 / 5 by Thomas Kent
SUMMERHOUSE by Friedemann is a visually striking game that offers a serene building experience, perfect for players seeking a creative outlet without stringent gameplay mechanics. While it shines in its ambiance and artistic design, the game could benefit from more refined controls, clearer objectives and enhanced accessibility features. It's a game that won't necessarily consume hours of your time in one sitting, but will be a delightful escape for those who appreciate its laid-back, creative charm.
Softpedia: 8 / 10 by Cosmin Vasile
SUMMERHOUSE is a small building game that isn’t interested in scores, sprawling cities, or complex zoning. It just gives players the tools to create homes using a relatively varied array of parts, with some unlocks. It’s a relaxed approach that makes it equally fun to create weird buildings that cannot exist in the real world or to try and replicate memories of places one really visited during the summer.
LadiesGamers.com: by Yvonne van Geloven
Playing SummerHouse, I am reminded that a game doesn’t have to be grand or intricate, nor does it need a deep storyline. In SummerHouse it’s just you with a set of pre-made elements with which you build a house. Or a castle. Or a hotel…or even Bagend. Your imagination is key when you get to work, building the little neighbourhood just like you envision it. No stress, no goals and no time, just your own creativity helped along by a collection of building blocks.
Summerhouse Description
Summerhouse is an experimental game without plot, rules, challenges or restrictions, thus making it reminiscent of such games as Townscaper and Tiny Glade. It was created by Friedemann, an indie developer also known for co-creating Islanders and Superflight.
Mechanics
You can't win or lose in Summerhouse. The player must build houses in various beautiful sceneries, such as the seaside, mountains and city streets. In-between construction we'll search for secrets hidden in various locations.
Houses are built by selecting different parts (doors, windows, roofs) and their surroundings, then placing them as we see fit. It's up to us how the finished home will look like. Once we're done, we can enjoy our little masterpiece.
Technical aspects
Summerhouse features pixel art graphics.
Summerhouse Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Friedemann
Publisher: Future Friends Games
Age restrictions: none
Summerhouse System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3 2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 950 or better, 500 MB HDD, Windows 10