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Heartopia

66% positive · 14,715 Steam reviews · released Jan 16, 2026 · by XD

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Last 90 days: 72% positive across 556 stored reviews. Casual games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4073 games).

Performance & stability55% positive · 71 mentions
“if you're a fan of animal crossing or the sims, there are many aspects of this game you'll find to enjoy. its got cozy farming, flower breeding, material gathering, fishing, interacting with friends (and making new ones), and the building…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 549 h played · Report / request removal
Multiplayer & community65% positive · 60 mentions
“if you're a fan of animal crossing or the sims, there are many aspects of this game you'll find to enjoy. its got cozy farming, flower breeding, material gathering, fishing, interacting with friends (and making new ones), and the building…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 549 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity55% positive · 58 mentions
“if you're a fan of animal crossing or the sims, there are many aspects of this game you'll find to enjoy. its got cozy farming, flower breeding, material gathering, fishing, interacting with friends (and making new ones), and the building…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 549 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing63% positive · 56 mentions
“Heartopia is honestly such a cute and relaxing game. I love that there’s no pressure to rush through anythingggggg, you can just explore, decorate, dress up your character, and enjoy the game at your own pace. Definitely one of those games…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 909 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics74% positive · 54 mentions
“fun game, horrible controls and horrible gacha mechanics”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 22 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI40% positive · 50 mentions
“fun game, horrible controls and horrible gacha mechanics”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 22 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value26% positive · 35 mentions
“Free game is great. No lag issues. Racism isn't present. Gacha system is very forgiving, and for someone like me that plays for content, not decoration, the only reason I would spend money is to support the dev. The AI use is to help make…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 16 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio77% positive · 35 mentions
“Honestly, the first few months were really fun. I played a lot with my friends. However, the spark isn't there anymore with them. Now, I am sad and lonely LOL. BUT, building mechanics is amazing. As a Sims girly, THIS IS RELATIVELY FUNNER…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 317 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance54% positive · 13 mentions
“Heartopia is a peaceful little life sim where I can escape the stresses of reality and live a simpler life. So naturally I spend my free time: working farming fishing cooking collecting things decorating my house running errands for…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 11 h played · Report / request removal

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Free to play

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