Chill Town

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Chill Town is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Low-Hi Tech and was released on May 13, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Chill Town" is a single-player simulation game with a soothing atmosphere and a good soundtrack, offering around 2 hours of playtime. It features beautiful environments, dynamic weather, and various activities like fishing, cooking, and insect catching. Players can also build and decorate their own house, farm, and town, providing a creative outlet for the player.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 216 reviews

music16 positive mentions

stability19 negative mentions

Chill Town offers a relaxing and cozy gameplay experience with charming graphics and enjoyable music, making it a great choice for fans of life simulation games.
The developers are actively working on the game, providing quick fixes for bugs and showing dedication to improving the overall experience.
The game has a lot of potential with various activities like fishing, farming, and decorating, which can keep players engaged for hours.

The game is currently very unpolished, with numerous bugs, poor controls, and a clunky user interface that detracts from the overall experience.
Many players have reported issues with character customization, lifeless NPCs, and an empty-feeling town, leading to a lack of immersion.
As it stands, the game feels too similar to Animal Crossing without offering enough unique features, making it hard for some players to justify its current state and price.

music
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its chill and relaxing qualities, with many players enjoying the lo-fi tracks and the ability to customize playlists according to their mood. Reviewers describe the music as cute and cozy, enhancing the overall vibe of the game, despite some concerns about its polish in early access. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's enjoyable atmosphere and player experience.
- “The music is stunning and so relaxing.”
- “I absolutely love the music in the game, it feels like I'm falling asleep to some tracks!”
- “Everything is pretty, the music is so chill.”
- “I especially love the lo-fi music that plays within the game and the fact you can cycle through a few presets of songs.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming art style and relaxing visuals, while others criticize the overall quality, noting issues like blurriness, washed-out colors, and graphical glitches. Many users report performance problems, including lag and stuttering, which detract from the experience. Overall, while the game has potential for delightful aesthetics, significant graphical issues hinder its appeal.
- “This is a very relaxing game with lovely graphics, fun gameplay, and a lot of creativity.”
- “Chill Town offers a tranquil town-building experience with delightful graphics and serene gameplay.”
- “Immerse yourself in Chill Town's adorable graphics.”
- “I do wish there was a way to adjust the visuals, so the game doesn't appear so washed out.”
- “The graphics and glare were unappealing, the dialogue was bland (as were the characters) and the game has a stutter or delay noted on controller.”
- “Once I was finally in the game, the graphics were extremely blurry and the shadows on the faces compared to everything else just felt… unfinished.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
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The game's story is centered around completing quests and interacting with NPCs, but players have noted significant issues with quest functionality and character depth, often feeling like NPCs serve merely as quest givers. While the game offers a relaxing experience and potential for enjoyment, technical glitches and slow progression detract from the overall narrative experience, leaving players frustrated with unfulfilled quests and a lack of engaging storytelling. Despite its cute aesthetic and inspiration from beloved titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, many players express disappointment, hoping for improvements as the game remains in early access.
- “The game starts off pretty slow as you will have to gather everything by hand until you earn tools to help you gather. It is a fun, relaxing game with lots of things to do and NPCs to get quests from.”
- “It's also enjoyable to complete quests and decorate your house!”
- “It's heavily inspired by Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Story of Seasons.”
- “The main NPCs don't have much personality; they seem to be placeholders for relevant information or, simply put, quest givers and progression pushers.”
- “I was so excited for this game to come out, but unfortunately, I am disappointed. I know they may improve since it is in early access, but I have had to start multiple times because of a quest glitching and other issues as well.”
- “The game looks cute, but when I got the quest to cook an omelette, they gave me 2 eggs and when I went to cook them, it said 'recipe needed to cook this' when I had it.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is described as cute and enjoyable, but it suffers from significant bugs and stability issues, particularly with UI and controller inputs. Many users note that while the game is fun, its early access state leads to frustrating glitches that detract from the overall experience. Players express hope that future updates will address these problems.
- “As others have said, this is buggy and unpolished, even for early access.”
- “Game is very buggy and frustrating.”
- “I kept having UI glitches or it wouldn’t start at all.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
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Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag; while it offers a tranquil town-building experience with beautiful graphics and an engaging pace reminiscent of Animal Crossing, many users note the presence of placeholders and missing mechanics that detract from a seamless experience. Despite these issues, players find the game immersive and worth the price, with potential for improvement in future updates.
- “Chill Town offers a tranquil town-building experience with delightful graphics and serene gameplay.”
- “The game is really interesting, the graphics are beautiful, the gameplay mechanics are quite similar to Animal Crossing, but the pace is faster. I've only played for 2 hours, but I'm already deeply immersed in the game, with a lot of things for you to explore.”
- “There are a lot of placeholders in the game and just straight up missing mechanics.”
- “For the price, I think it's worth it, but don't expect a seamless gameplay experience.”
- “I do enjoy the game and will probably pick it back up again soon, hoping that they work out some of the story and gameplay.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting numerous bugs and consistently poor performance across all settings. Many found the experience unenjoyable due to these issues, leading to disappointment in what they expected from the game. Overall, the optimization is considered a major drawback.
- “I only played a little over an hour and in that time span it honestly just felt really unenjoyable to play as it's poorly optimized, has lots of bugs, and the game currently just isn't what I had expected.”
- “Fun game but very, very poorly optimized.”
- “So many bugs, terrible performance no matter what settings you use.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its relaxing and enjoyable qualities, reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing. However, some players noted occasional moments that detracted from the immersive experience. Overall, it successfully creates a chill and inviting environment.
- “It's a really good Animal Crossing-like game, and I am enjoying the chill atmosphere for sure.”
- “This game is amazing; it creates a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.”
- “It took me out of the atmosphere of the game a little bit, is all.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is considered more engaging than typical farming games, offering a variety of activities such as fishing, cooking, and decorating, which help alleviate repetitiveness. Players appreciate the unique character customization options and the promise of future multiplayer features, enhancing the overall experience. With over 1000 decoration items available, the game encourages creativity and exploration, making the grind feel rewarding.
- “Better than most typical farming games, which often tend to be repetitive.”
- “Farming, fishing, catching insects, cooking, crafting, and especially decorating houses and towns allows for a lot of decoration options. The team says there are more than 1000 decorations; I hope to have time to place them.”
- “With simple yet unique character customization options (you can even change your eyelash color!) and plenty of activities to engage in for an early access game—music, decoration, fishing, cooking, farming—the developer even has plans to implement a multiplayer mode later on.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for not aligning with AAA standards, as it lacks sufficient advertising and promotion, which could enhance its visibility and potential success. Users suggest that the game could achieve greater recognition and sales if it were marketed more effectively.
- “It's not advertising itself as a AAA game or even the price point of one, *cough* Fae Farm *cough*, or selling itself as a fully released game, *cough* Coral Island *cough*.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The in-game purchases are overpriced and make it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to evoke a cozy and wholesome emotional experience, highlighting its comforting atmosphere and engaging idle auto mechanics.
- “The idle auto idea is also really great, and the game just feels very cozy and wholesome.”