Cheaphaven

About

"Cheaphaven" is a farming-focused game where you can enjoy fishing, tending to animals, and upgrading your farm over the course of an in-game week. The demo allows for unlimited play, but progression is limited. This solo hobbyist project aims to provide around eight hours of relaxed, escapist gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and adorable animations, particularly the tail wiggle physics, which add a unique charm.
It's a relaxing and low-stakes farming sim that provides a comfortable gameplay experience without overwhelming players with complexity.
The game has a well-paced progression system with clear goals and quality of life features that enhance the overall enjoyment.

Some players found the character movement to be slow, which can detract from the overall experience.
There are occasional confusion points in gameplay mechanics, which may require some time to get used to.
The game may lack depth compared to other farming sims, leaving some players wanting more content.

grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of Cheaphaven for its balance between engaging farming mechanics and clear objectives, which prevents the game from feeling overly tedious or aimless. The streamlined gameplay and defined goals contribute to a relaxing experience, making it a charming alternative to more grind-heavy farming sims. Overall, Cheaphaven is praised for its low-stakes approach and unique charm, appealing to those looking for a cozy gaming experience without excessive time commitment.
- “A lot of farming and life sim games get really grindy or have few actual objectives, so you're left wandering around trying to figure out what to do.”
- “Its streamlined nature means it lacks most of the 'thousand cuts' you die from in other farming games.”
- “And not gonna lie, I think the fact that it has an end goal and isn't a 2000+ hour farming sim makes it all the more interesting to me.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a charming sense of humor that enhances its relaxing gameplay, with cute graphics and amusing dialogue contributing to the overall experience. While it may not innovate within its genre, players find it enjoyable and funny once they acclimate to its mechanics.
- “Takes a bit getting used to with how things are running and how skill points work, but once you get into it, it's a very relaxing game with an amazing sense of humor.”
- “It doesn't do anything incredibly new with the genre, but it's definitely a relaxing, and at times funny, time.”
- “Fun, simple game with cute graphics and funny dialogue.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are described as somewhat scuffed but still enjoyable, featuring cute visuals that complement its fun and simple gameplay. Overall, the aesthetic contributes positively to the game's charm, despite some imperfections.
- “Fun, simple game with cute graphics and funny dialogue.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is praised for its focused design, providing only essential elements that contribute to an engaging and satisfying gameplay loop.
- “It has only what you need and want, which creates a solid gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making it easy to pick up and play.”
- “Each level offers unique challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game exhibits some bugs and janky mechanics, but its charm, particularly in the character design, helps to offset these stability issues.
- “It's kinda buggy and janky, but it has quite a bit of charm to it.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”