Hearth and Hamlet: Build Your Medieval Pixel Art Kingdom

8/20/2026, 1:19:13 PM

Release date: 8/19/2026

Tags: #incremental #casual #base-building #city-builder #relaxing #management #simulation #building

User Reviews

Score: 84%Very Positive
Review Count: 383 reviews
Fetched At: 8/20/2026, 1:19:13 PM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 880 (JPY)

Steam JP

$7.99 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 880
Global Price: $7.99
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Key highlight

Hearth and Hamlet is a cozy, incremental citybuilder set in a magical medieval pixel art world. Players transform a frontier camp into a thriving kingdom by gathering resources, assigning workers, and managing laws and p

Who this is for

A perfect choice for those who appreciate the warmth of pixel art and the satisfaction of slowly building their own kingdom. Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in creating your unique realm.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD equivalent

Comfortable play target

5,754 pts(~130% above spec of 4,426 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core i3-7350K @ 4.20GHz5,744 pts Intel Core i7-3615QE @ 2.30GHz5,768 pts Intel Core i5-7400 @ 3.00GHz5,737 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2 GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon R7 260X (2 GB VRAM)

Comfortable play target

5,069 pts(~130% above spec of 3,899 pts)

Parts near this range

GeForce GTX 10505,049 pts GeForce GTX 1050 3GB5,114 pts GeForce GTX 16304,976 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Hearth and Hamlet invites players into a charming, magic-infused medieval world rendered in delightful pixel art. This cozy incremental citybuilder begins with a humble frontier camp and tasks players with transforming it into a magnificent, thriving kingdom. The journey from a simple settlement to a grand realm is one of careful planning and steady growth, with each decision shaping the future of your burgeoning domain.

Highlights

Incremental Citybuilding: Grow your settlement from a small camp to a vast kingdom by gathering resources, assigning workers, and constructing various buildings.
Kingdom Management: Beyond construction, players will manage their growing kingdom by setting laws and policies, including taxation rules and worker regulations, to optimize operations.
Cozy Pixel Art Experience: Immerse yourself in a magical medieval setting brought to life with charming pixel art graphics, offering a relaxing yet engaging gameplay loop.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy relaxing simulation and city-building experiences with an incremental or idle gameplay twist. Fans of cozy aesthetics, pixel art, and strategic management will find Hearth and Hamlet a delightful escape.

Game Info

Developed by Phorust Studios and published by Runic Forge and Gamersky Games, Hearth and Hamlet offers a single-player experience focused on building and management. It features Steam Achievements and supports Family Sharing. The game was released on August 19, 2026, and is available in multiple languages, including English, Simplified Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, and Korean, with full audio support for some of these.