Games like Haven & Hearth

Steam reviews

What players say

Mixed opinion: players love its deep crafting and sandbox freedom, but forced PvP, permadeath and a hostile community put many off.

Many players praise the deep, interlinked crafting system, quality mechanics, the large open world and the freedom to build, farm and explore however they like. Players who stick with it describe a rewarding, slow progression and value that it is free to play. Against that, many players complain about open-world PvP and full-loot permadeath, which can wipe out weeks of work, and about a toxic community with cheaters, bots and griefers. Some also criticise the lack of tutorials, unclear UI and information, and the absence of a PvE or single-player option. Players who want less risk tend to advise sticking to quiet worlds, building a palisade early, and using the wiki and community clients.

Who it suits

Suited to patient players who enjoy hardcore survival, deep crafting and accept permadeath and PvP risk, especially in a group of friends.

Who should skip it

Players who want a relaxed, safe or single-player experience, or who dislike losing progress to other players, should skip it.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with hundreds of hours mostly recommend it for the long-term grind and crafting depth, while newer players more often complain about the learning curve, lack of guidance and early losses to other players.

Summarised by AI from 63 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.