Back to Hearth
Step into a quiet, abandoned Ukrainian village, left empty after the Calamity. In this short, meditative, and melancholic journey, you’ll rekindle the hearths of deserted homes, restoring warmth and hope to the families who once lived here.
99.7Rating
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About This Game
Back to Hearth is a casual game designed for single-player, developed by Podoba Interactive and released in 2025. With an estimated 6,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 99.7/100 — a exceptional reception overall. According to player data, the main story and side content take around 1.17 hours, and a completionist run can reach 1.24 hours. Players commonly describe it as Atmospheric, Exploration, Walking Simulator, First-Person and Cozy.
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User Reviews
99.7
Overall Score / 100
10.0/10
Steam (290 reviews)
Playtime Estimates
1.17h
⭐ Main + Sides
1.24h
💯 Completionist
Based on 8 player submissions
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Game Information
Release Date
September 25, 2025
Developer
Podoba Interactive
Publisher
Marevo Collective
Platforms
Windows, Mac
Price
$3.99
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Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
80
Not for everyone, but if you like the genre then it's good
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.
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System Requirements
🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Minimum
- Processor: both Apple Silicon and Intel
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
Recommended
- Processor: both Apple Silicon and Intel
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
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