Cheaphaven

About

Cheaphaven is a single player casual role playing game with a violence theme. It was developed by ComboRoutine and was released on July 22, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Cheaphaven features a brief respite full of farming, building and upgrading, a small town of NPCs for all your chatting and shopping needs, and vaguely humorous descriptions for everyday items. Day/night cycle, market values, a pigeon, all the things that are supposed to be in a farming game

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game is incredibly cute and charming, featuring a delightful gecko character and enjoyable animations.
It's a relaxing and low-stakes farming sim that offers a good balance of goals and progression without overwhelming the player.
The game includes quality of life features that enhance gameplay, such as automatic item collection and planting, making it easy to enjoy.

Some players found the character movement to be slow and the visuals somewhat lacking.
There are occasional confusing elements in gameplay mechanics that may require time to adjust to.
The game may feel limited in depth compared to other farming sims, leaving some players wanting more content.

grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate "Cheaphaven" for its streamlined approach to grinding, as it avoids the excessive time commitment often found in farming and life simulation games. The game features clear objectives, upgrades, and quests that keep players engaged without feeling overwhelmed, making it a charming and relaxing experience. Overall, it offers a refreshing alternative to more grind-heavy titles in the genre.
- “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.”
- “Honestly, first look you'd think it's just another farming/building sim, but I think this one has a very unique charm to it.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making every session enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is fluid and dynamic, keeping players on their toes and constantly entertained.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some bugs and janky mechanics, which may affect overall stability, but its charm and endearing characters help mitigate these issues for many players.
- “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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as simple and cute, contributing to its fun atmosphere, though some users note that the visuals can appear scuffed. Overall, the charming art style and humorous dialogue enhance the gaming experience despite any graphical shortcomings.
- “Fun, simple game with cute graphics and funny dialogue.”