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Steam app 4315040 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:00 UTC

Hearth and Hamlet

Start with a campfire. Build a kingdom. Hearth and Hamlet is a medieval citybuilder clicker that blends resource management, in-depth upgrade trees and relaxing idle gameplay. Build your empire by researching new technologies, passing new laws, trading with far-off lands, and more.

Hearth and Hamlet Steam header artwork
Phorust StudiosRunic Forge, Gamersky Games
549playing now
66024-hour peak
7,176all-time peak
1,637average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−1,081.3Gain−39.76%% gain7,176Peak

544 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

02k4k6k8k21 Aug24 Aug27 Aug30 Aug02 Sep05 Sep08 Sep11 SepFriday 21 August 20267,176 peakSaturday 22 August 20266,572 peakSunday 23 August 20265,665 peakMonday 24 August 20263,689 peakTuesday 25 August 20263,258 peakWednesday 26 August 20262,737 peakThursday 27 August 20262,219 peakFriday 28 August 20262,022 peakSaturday 29 August 20262,146 peakSunday 30 August 20262,074 peakMonday 31 August 20261,447 peakTuesday 01 September 20261,246 peakWednesday 02 September 20261,060 peakThursday 03 September 2026902 peakFriday 04 September 2026864 peakSaturday 05 September 20261,001 peakSunday 06 September 20261,028 peakMonday 07 September 2026756 peakTuesday 08 September 2026631 peakWednesday 09 September 2026545 peakThursday 10 September 2026551 peakFriday 11 September 2026553 peakSaturday 12 September 2026660 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

2 months, August 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

02k4k6k8kAug 2026Sep 2026August 20267,176 monthly peakSeptember 20261,246 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

Show:

The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

02k4k6k8kJuly 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026August 20267,176 peak — hourly detail belowSeptember 20261,246 peak — hourly detail below
Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

Hearth and Hamlet was released on 19 Aug, 2026.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.

August 2026

11 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 263 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

02k4k6k8k21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25 Aug26 Aug27 Aug28 Aug29 Aug30 Aug31 AugFriday 21 August 20267,176 peakSaturday 22 August 20266,572 peakSunday 23 August 20265,665 peakMonday 24 August 20263,689 peakTuesday 25 August 20263,258 peakWednesday 26 August 20262,737 peakThursday 27 August 20262,219 peakFriday 28 August 20262,022 peakSaturday 29 August 20262,146 peakSunday 30 August 20262,074 peakMonday 31 August 20261,447 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

03366731k1k01 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 20261,246 peakWednesday 02 September 20261,060 peakThursday 03 September 2026902 peakFriday 04 September 2026864 peakSaturday 05 September 20261,001 peakSunday 06 September 20261,028 peakMonday 07 September 2026756 peakTuesday 08 September 2026631 peakWednesday 09 September 2026545 peakThursday 10 September 2026551 peakFriday 11 September 2026553 peakSaturday 12 September 2026660 peak

October 2026

Hearth and Hamlet was released on 19 Aug, 2026.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:00 UTC
App ID
4315040
Last updated
05 Sep 2026 build 25141547
Developer
Phorust Studios
Publisher
Runic Forge, Gamersky Games
Release date
19 Aug, 2026
Platforms
WindowsLinux
Download size
813 MB1.58 GB
Install size
927 MB1.78 GB
Genres
Casual, Simulation, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
24

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

IncrementalCity BuilderBase BuildingCasualIdlerManagementRelaxingSimulationResource ManagementBuildingEconomyStrategyPixel GraphicsSingleplayerTop-DownCuteMedieval
About this gameFull description from Steam
From Campfire to Kingdom. Citybuilder Clicker. Hearth and Hamlet is a cozy incremental citybuilder set in a magic-filled medieval pixel art world. Gather resources, assign workers, construct buildings and slowly, steadily turn a quiet frontier camp into a magnificent, thriving kingdom. From humble beginnings to magical new heights, you’ll grow your settlement one decision at a time and discover more of what the world has to offer along the way. RUN YOUR KINGDOM YOUR WAY Building is only the beginning. As your settlement grows, managing it becomes just as important as expanding it. Set laws and policies to shape how your kingdom operates, including taxation rules to boost income, rules for workers that keep morale high, city guard drafts to protect your population and civic decisions that change the character of your kingdom. Every upgrade feeds into a research tree that permanently unlocks new technologies, from more advanced buildings and new policies, to stronger magic to experiment with. There’s always something worth working toward. EXPLORE MAGIC AND TRADE WITH FARAWAY LANDS Unlock magic as your city advances and discover wild new possibilities, such as alchemical labs and magical academies that add a whole new dimension to how your kingdom operates. Trade with strange new lands to build resources and grow your economy. Recruit soldiers as your realm expands to protect what you’ve built. There’s a world of wonder to discover as your empire grows. FEATURES Incremental idle kingdom builder. A cozy, satisfying gameplay loop that rewards patience and planning.. Medieval pixel art world. Lakes and rivers, magical swamps, faraway lands, and more. All rendered in a charming pixel style. Deep building system. From simple tents to taverns, castles, magical academies, defensive fortifications, and much more. Manage resources, workers and policies. Assign your population to gather resources like food, wood, stone and gold. Set policies and laws that shape how your kingdom grows. Research new technologies. Permanently unlock new buildings, magic and upgrades as your civilization advances. Discover magic, alchemy and more. Trade with faraway lands. Grow your economy beyond what your local terrain provides by establishing trade routes with neighbouring kingdoms. Relax, build and grow. Gameplay is engineered to be relaxing and satisfying. Watch your kingdom grow on your terms, at your pace.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS6Violência fantasiosa
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i3 @ 3.2 GHz or AMD equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2 GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon HD 7770 (2 GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2 GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon R7 260X (2 GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 20.04 or newer / SteamOS Processor: Intel Core i3 @ 3.2 GHz or AMD equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2 GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon HD 7770 (2 GB VRAM) Storage: 1 GB available space Recommended: OS: Ubuntu 20.04 or newer / SteamOS Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2 GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon R7 260X (2 GB VRAM) Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported languages7 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
Simplified Chinese●
German●
Japanese●
Russian●
Korean●
Traditional Chinese●

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers
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Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

24 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Humble BeginningHidden achievement
A Place to Call HomeHidden achievement
Hearth and HamletHidden achievement
First ContactHidden achievement
Coin for the RealmHidden achievement
A Merchant's TaleHidden achievement
Educated MindsHidden achievement
Walls of StoneHidden achievement
He's a WizardHidden achievement
Just Pay It With MagicHidden achievement

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16 developer announcements, Apr 2026 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Patch 1.0.07

    This patch is focused entirely on reducing the game’s memory footprint. Hundreds of changes have cut VRAM usage by about 1.1 GB, which should improve stability, especially on lower-spec hardware.

    Patch notes

August

  1. Patch 1.0.06

    Patch 1.0.06 Gameplay Changes • A new tutorial popup has been added to help avoid confusion when building your first ship. Bug Fixes • Fixed a very rare but stubborn bug that could cause the Ashenholt army to fail to spawn, or the quest to…

    Patch notes
  2. Patch 1.0.05

    Gameplay Changes • One-Way and Stable Portals are now cheaper to purchase. Bug Fixes • One-Way Portals are now activated at the Wizard Academy Shop instead of the Town Square. • Fixed numerous small graphical glitches. Additional Changes •…

    Patch notes
  3. Patch 1.0.04

    Bug Fixes • Fixed a rare crash that could occur when an enemy died. • Fixed a rare bug that could cause you to fail to defeat an enemy army for a quest, but proceed as if you succeeded. • Fixed numerous spelling errors. Additional Changes •…

    Patch notes
  4. Patch 1.0.03

    Gameplay Changes • Blue Arrows have been updated. Shift + Click will now fast travel to the location the blue arrow is pointing to. Blue arrows now ignore regular mouse clicks to prevent accidental fast travelling. Bug Fixes • Fixed a bug…

    Patch notes
  5. Patch 1.0.02

    Gameplay Changes • Space bar can still be used to gather resources after clicking on a harvest location, but only if you are still hovering over that location. Bug Fixes • Fixed a bug where people with a very high dexterity skill were able…

    Patch notes
  6. 50,000 Players in 24 Hours!!

    Hello everybody! We wanted to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to everybody who has bought Hearth and Hamlet so far! In the last 24 hours, 50,000 of you have bought and played the game - and we couldn't be more thankful for everybody who bought the…

    RUNE
  7. Patch 1.0.01

    Patch 1.0.01 Gameplay Changes • Research book tabs have been locked to one side to prevent confusion. • Added a 'Hover to Click' option in the options menu. Enabling this removes the need to click and hold to harvest resources. • Added a…

    Patch notes
  8. Hearth and Hamlet is OUT NOW

    Hello everybody!The wait is over. Hearth and Hamlet is live on Steam right now!Every wishlist, every comment, every bit of the word you spread over the past few months got us here. We are so very grateful to everybody who wishlisted…

    RUNE
  9. We launch tomorrow!

    Hello everybody!One more update before the big day tomorrow: Hearth and Hamlet launches tomorrow, August 19th, at 5PM UTC+1!apologies about any earlier confusion - the correct time is 5PM UTC +1, rather than UTC.We've spent months getting…

    RUNE
  10. One Week Until Launch!

    Hey folks!One week from today, Hearth and Hamlet launches! The wait is almost over. To confirm, that's:August 19th, 17:00 UTC+1We've been building toward this date for a long time, and getting to finally say we're one week out is hugely…

    RUNE

July

  1. 🏡 RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT: Hearth and Hamlet Arrives August 19th!

    Hello everybody! Today's announcement is short and sweet - but something we know that many of you are eager for.We're happy to announce that the wait is almost over - Hearth and Hamlet launches August 19th 2026!Mark your calendars, folks!…

    RUNE

June

  1. Steam Next Fest - Patch Notes [DEMO v1.0.46]

    Hey folks! First of all, thank you so much for all of your feedback on the demo. We've got the patch notes for the updated Next Fest demo build here for you.Important Notice: Save Game Compatibility This update includes extensive backend…

    Patch notes
  2. 70,000 Wishlists?! Steam Next Fest here we come!

    We couldn't be more thrilled - and you're the ones to thank! Hearth and Hamlet just hit 70,000 wishlists! Thank you everybody for making this happen - and we've got some exciting news to share!We're Joining Steam Next Fest!Hearth and Hamlet…

    RUNE

May

  1. Thank you for playing our demo!!

    Thank you for playing our demo!!Since the Hearth and Hamlet demo launched on April 20th during Steam Medieval Fest, we’ve been completely blown away by the love and attention you’ve shown the game.From all of us on the team: thank you.…

    CampaignCooperative

April

  1. Hearth and Hamlet Demo Arrives April 20th for Steam Medieval Fest!

    Hearth and Hamlet Demo Arrives April 20th for Steam Medieval Fest!Greetings, village builders!We are thrilled to announce that you will finally be able to step into your very own cozy, incremental medieval world. The official demo for…

    CampaignCooperative

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