Camper Van: Make it Home

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Camper Van: Make it Home is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Malapata Studio and was released on June 7, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Camper Van: Make It Home invites you to creatively design and customize your cozy camper van through block organization puzzles and interior decoration. Enjoy a relaxing, pressure-free experience as you arrange belongings and uncover surprises in each item. Progress by unlocking new vans to personalize and make your dream home on wheels.

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story71 positive mentions

stability21 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and soothing music, creating a cozy atmosphere.
It allows for creative freedom in organizing and decorating the camper van, making it enjoyable for players who love customization.
The subtle storytelling through the items and environments adds depth to the gameplay experience.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
There are several bugs and glitches, particularly with item placement and camera controls, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some players found the inventory management frustrating, as certain items do not stack or fit where they logically should.

story
272 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
71%
3%
The game's story is primarily conveyed through environmental storytelling and the items players organize within the camper van, creating a cozy and emotional narrative of self-discovery and life changes. While some players feel the story is subtle and lacks depth compared to similar games like "Unpacking," many appreciate the charming visuals and the heartwarming themes of growth and renewal. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a delightful backdrop that enhances the gameplay experience, even if it may not be as pronounced or complex as some might hope.
- “It tells a story without explicitly telling it, where you have to notice the small clues in the photos and in the environment itself to understand what happened.”
- “Very subtle storytelling where we are playing as the main character, living through different stages of her life as she travels to different places in different campers where she experiences things such as heartbreak and finding herself again.”
- “The story is sweet and I like the way you've told the story through the items around you.”
- “It says that there's a story mode, but there's really not.”
- “Story mode is a crazy thing to name it when there is no narrative aspect at all.”
- “The story line is very loose, nothing groundbreaking nor complex.”
music
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
39%
2%
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the variety of tracks, including the ability to change music via a record player, which adds to the immersive experience. The combination of beautiful visuals and a delightful soundtrack creates a relaxing environment perfect for unwinding.
- “The soundtrack in this game is one of my favorites - it’s so calming & really lifts the whole atmosphere.”
- “The music is soothing and the vibes are immaculate!”
- “The music is beautiful, the art style is stunning too.”
- “Fair warning though, if you are looking to stream this, I ran into copyright music throughout my playthrough and my VOD needs to be muted.”
- “I streamed this game and didn't notice it till today, but every single song in this game is copyrighted.”
- “If you want to stream it, do not play any of the music!”
graphics
143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
42%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, cuteness, and attention to detail, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the soothing color palettes and charming art style, which contribute to a relaxing gameplay environment. However, some users noted minor graphical glitches and expressed a desire for better optimization, while others felt that the aesthetic, though lovely, could benefit from more variety.
- “The graphics are beautiful and the soundtrack is really cozy.”
- “The visuals are beautiful and calming, so I find myself playing this game a lot after a hard day of work to help relax and unwind.”
- “The art style is gorgeous, the controls are great, and the gameplay so far is fun and engaging.”
- “The graphics/aesthetic is very trite and lacking unique style, just very generic, safe, and cutesy.”
- “Occasionally, the background graphics will flicker or items will glitch, requiring a full restart.”
- “My computer runs hotter and has a higher fan speed on this than it does on max graphics settings for Frostpunk, Monster Hunter Wilds, or Baldur's Gate 3.”
gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
66%
5%
The gameplay is characterized as a cozy and relaxing experience, reminiscent of the game "Unpacking," where players organize and decorate a camper van with various items throughout different life stages. While the mechanics are generally enjoyable and intuitive, some users noted minor bugs and inconsistencies with item placement, which can occasionally disrupt the flow. Overall, the game offers a satisfying blend of planning and creativity, though its short playtime and limited replay value may leave some players wanting more.
- “It's a very casual and chill game with mechanics similar to the game Unpacking.”
- “The gameplay is so relaxing and the landscapes are just gorgeous.”
- “I enjoyed every element of gameplay and for once don't have anything negative to say besides I wish there were more levels!”
- “The only truly negative thing I have to say about the gameplay is that there's some inconsistency with the amount of items vs available space.”
- “I do like this a lot, but there's only about 5 hours of gameplay, and there's not much replay value.”
- “However, the placing mechanics are honestly a little buggy, and everything is bigger than the model physically looks for a lot of items.”
emotional
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming and inspiring story, conveyed primarily through beautiful visuals and environmental storytelling. Players often find themselves deeply invested in the character's journey, experiencing a range of emotions from joy to sadness, making it a cozy and immersive experience. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke feelings of nostalgia and connection, resonating strongly with those who appreciate wholesome narratives.
- “The design is very beautiful, the story is very inspiring and wholesome, and it is overall a very enjoyable, cozy experience.”
- “This game is beautiful; I cried.”
- “I didn't expect to get so invested in the story of our character, but the little details are so cute, sometimes even heartbreaking.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been a common point of concern among users, with many reporting various glitches and bugs related to item placement and interaction mechanics. While some players found these issues frustrating, particularly as they progressed, others noted that the developers have been responsive in addressing these glitches through patches. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but marred by stability issues that may improve over time.
- “The only thing is that some of the fixtures are buggy.”
- “I enjoyed the different mechanics for placing and interacting with objects, however my biggest and only complaint is how these mechanics don't always work and are quite buggy the further you progress through the game.”
- “There are a few glitches and bugs here and there (hello frog swim bottoms) and some items would not fit in a place where it could technically fit (hello belly bathroom drawers), leading to frustrated clicking and items shoved into a press/drawer, out of sight out of mind.”
replayability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers a mix of opinions on replayability. While some players appreciate the ability to customize their camper van and pursue achievements, others feel the short gameplay length (around 2-5 hours) limits its replay value. Many users express hope for future content, such as additional missions or a creative mode, to enhance the game's replayability further.
- “There's definitely replayability here and the achievements are fun to find too.”
- “This game provides a unique twist on the concept, providing plenty of options to give you hours of replayability.”
- “The game has replayability and I can't wait to play it again and see all the stuff I missed the first time.”
- “Just hoping it gets more missions/levels in the future somehow as it isn't really replayable, I fear.”
- “I do like this a lot, but there's only about 5 hours of gameplay, and there's not much replay value.”
- “I really hope they add creative mode to add to the replayability of this game.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its cozy and calming qualities, enhanced by a soothing soundtrack and stunning art style. Players appreciate the inviting environments and detailed scenery, which create a relaxing experience reminiscent of a peaceful road trip. Overall, the game is described as a delightful escape, perfect for unwinding or enjoying in the background.
- “The soundtrack in this game is one of my favorites - it’s so calming & really lifts the whole atmosphere.”
- “The art style is incredibly warm and inviting, and the atmosphere is so relaxing; it feels like a little road trip getaway in game form.”
- “The art is stunning, the music is soothing, and the overall atmosphere is incredibly calming.”
- “The atmosphere is very cozy, and you have to be smart with your usage of space since the vans have limited space.”
- “Furthermore, I was not expecting all pet items to be suited for the animal you chose, so seeing the further effort they went into dedicating themselves to making this game warmed my heart, especially as the pets simply amplified the cozy atmosphere of the game, if that is even possible with how utterly divine this game has been to play!”
- “It's not often that you can stop and feel the fresh air within a game's environments and sink into the atmosphere the way you can here.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the challenging item placement mechanics and unintuitive controls. Many express that decorating, especially the mini van, becomes repetitive and lacks the satisfying puzzle-like quality seen in other games. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as more cumbersome than in similar titles, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's already much more tedious than other games in the genre, which is made absolutely worse by the unintuitive and confusing controls on both keyboard and controller.”
- “I found it to be very tedious and not puzzle-like at all.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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Overall, the game's performance is smooth with minimal bugs, and most initial issues have been addressed, particularly in item placement. However, players note a significant need for graphics optimization, and some controls, like mouse sensitivity, could be improved. Despite these concerns, the gameplay experience remains largely positive.
- “Most of the issues that were highlighted during the demo were fixed, the performance is smooth and the item placement has been greatly improved upon.”
- “Also for just released, the bugs are very few and the game runs smoothly.”
- “It would also be nice to be able to collapse the legs on the tray, but otherwise the game runs smoothly and I haven't run into any issues.”
- “I like this game a lot, but it needs graphics optimization desperately.”
- “I tried the demo before deciding to buy this, and was almost turned off by the performance and mouse controls.”
- “While it all works in terms of performance and gameplay, the issue with this game lies within its objects.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as both funny and quirky, with players finding amusement in unexpected elements like junk food and the contrast it creates with the game's aesthetic. Additionally, the music adds an emotional layer that enhances the overall comedic experience, making it relatable and enjoyable.
- “Not a critic, but I thought it was really funny.”
- “Ruined the aesthetic whenever I had it out, but it was funny.”
- “The music was my favorite here; I loved how you could actually feel the loss of someone, and all the junk food was so funny and relatable.”

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Camper Van: Make it Home is a casual simulation game.

Camper Van: Make it Home is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing Camper Van: Make it Home.

Camper Van: Make it Home was released on June 7, 2025.

Camper Van: Make it Home was developed by Malapata Studio.

Camper Van: Make it Home has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Camper Van: Make it Home is a single player game.

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