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Hearthlands is a medieval/fantasy city-building real time strategy game in which you take a role of a king in a procedurally generated world. You can not control your subjects directly; instead you focus on city-building, resource management, diplomacy, magic, etc.
Hearthlands is a city builder, strategy and simulation game
developed and published by Four White Cats.
Released on April 28th 2017 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 7 languages: English, German, Spanish - Spain, French, Polish, Russian and Italian.
It has received 408 reviews of which 335 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 15.79€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: XP, Vista, 7, 8+
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce / Radeon
- Sound Card: Open AL compatible sound card
MacOS
- OS: 10.9+
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Sound Card: Open AL compatible sound card
Linux
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce / Radeon
- Sound Card: Open AL compatible sound card
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Hearthlands, developed and published by Four White Cats, is a city-building and management game that leans heavily on classic design sensibilities while introducing a more relaxed, simulation-driven approach to governing a medieval-fantasy settlement. It doesn’t chase the complexity or spectacle of modern strategy titles; instead, it focuses on creating a living system where your role is less about issuing constant commands and more about shaping the conditions in which your town can grow. This shift in perspective gives the game a distinct rhythm, one that prioritizes observation and planning over micromanagement. At its foundation, Hearthlands is about building a functioning settlement from the ground up. You establish resource chains, construct homes and production buildings, and ensure that your population has access to food, work, and basic services. What sets it apart is the way these systems operate. Citizens are not directly controlled; they make their own decisions based on available resources and their assigned roles. This creates a sense of autonomy within the simulation, where the town evolves in response to the structures you put in place rather than through constant player intervention. It can be rewarding to see systems align and operate smoothly, though it also introduces moments of unpredictability when things don’t behave as expected. Managing the balance between growth and stability forms the core gameplay loop. Expanding too quickly can strain resources, while growing too slowly can leave your settlement vulnerable or stagnant. Production chains must be carefully maintained, and the flow of goods needs to remain consistent to support both the population and further development. At the same time, external pressures such as hostile creatures or rival factions require attention, adding a layer of tension that prevents the experience from becoming entirely passive. Diplomacy and trade offer alternative ways to interact with the world, giving players additional tools to support their settlement’s survival. The game’s sandbox nature is one of its defining strengths. There is no rigid path to follow, allowing players to shape their settlement according to their own priorities. Whether focusing on economic growth, defensive strength, or a balanced approach, the game supports a variety of playstyles. This flexibility encourages experimentation and gives each playthrough a slightly different feel, especially when combined with procedurally generated maps. However, because the game lacks a strong narrative or structured progression, much of the motivation comes from the player’s own goals, which may not appeal to everyone. Visually, Hearthlands adopts a straightforward isometric style that emphasizes clarity over detail. Buildings, units, and resources are easy to identify, which helps when managing multiple systems at once, but the overall presentation is relatively simple. There is a certain charm in watching the town gradually take shape, though the visuals do not evolve significantly as the game progresses. The audio design follows a similar pattern, providing a subtle backdrop that supports the experience without drawing attention to itself. Where the game begins to show its limitations is in the depth of its systems. While the mechanics are interconnected, they are not particularly complex, and once the player understands how to maintain a stable settlement, the challenge begins to diminish. Over time, the gameplay loop can feel repetitive, with fewer new elements introduced to keep things fresh. The indirect control system, while interesting, can also lead to frustration, particularly when citizens make inefficient decisions that disrupt carefully planned systems. Despite these shortcomings, Hearthlands succeeds in offering a calm and approachable management experience. Its slower pace and emphasis on system design make it well-suited for players who enjoy watching a settlement grow organically rather than constantly directing every action. It captures the feel of older city-building games while simplifying some of their more demanding aspects, resulting in a game that is easy to engage with even if it lacks long-term depth. In the end, Hearthlands is a solid and quietly enjoyable entry in the city-building genre. It doesn’t aim to be expansive or highly detailed, but it delivers a focused experience that highlights the satisfaction of creating and maintaining a functioning system. For players who appreciate a more relaxed, sandbox-oriented approach to management games, it offers a worthwhile experience, even if it doesn’t stand out as a deeply complex or highly polished title. Rating: 7/10
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Kept me up till 2AM playing. So if you don't want this to happen don't get it. Totally fun medieval city management game. But there is some kind of BUG with the SAWMILLS. The way around this is to have Woodcutters on a dedicated road NOT connected to your city with a warehouse at the end that will store your wood. From that warehouse make another dedicated road with Sawmills to connected to another warehouse to store your planks. From there make a road connecting to your city with the furniture makers close by to take the planks and make furniture. This usually solves that so that your economy doesn't crash out.
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Solid game. The campaign starts easy but gets increasingly harder, took me a while to finish. Custom games make it really worth it.
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Great game!!! Hope there is a DLC or Hearthlands 2 one day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hearthlands is currently priced at 15.79€ on Steam.
Hearthlands is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 15.79€ on Steam.
Hearthlands received 335 positive votes out of a total of 408 achieving a rating of 7.69.
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Hearthlands was developed and published by Four White Cats.
Hearthlands is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Hearthlands is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Hearthlands is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Hearthlands is a single-player game.
Hearthlands does not currently offer any DLC.
Hearthlands does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Hearthlands does not support Steam Remote Play.
Hearthlands is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Hearthlands.
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Developer
Four White Cats
Publisher
Four White Cats
Release
28 Apr 2017
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