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Dream House Days

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88%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
monetization, stability
88% User Score Based on 1,300 reviews

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Dream House Days is a single player casual management game with a business theme. It was developed by Kairosoft and was released on August 20, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

Make the dwelling of your dreams a reality in this apartment management sim

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,300 reviews
graphics43 positive mentions
monetization71 negative mentions
  • Addictive and fun gameplay with a relaxed and charming pixel art style that allows you to manage and decorate apartments while watching tenants live their lives.
  • Offers a variety of engaging features such as tenant interactions, career progression, relationships, and family growth, providing long-term replayability.
  • No intrusive ads or forced microtransactions; most in-game purchases are optional and the game can be enjoyed fully without spending real money.
  • Requires internet connection to start the game, which frustrates players who prefer to play offline as in earlier versions.
  • Ticket system is slow and difficult to earn, limiting progression and causing some to feel the game leans towards pay-to-win mechanics.
  • Controls and UI can be unintuitive or clunky, and certain features like furniture movement, rotation, and bed sharing for couples need improvements.
  • graphics
    101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are widely praised for their cute, charming pixel art style that enhances the game's relaxed and addictive feel. While some users note the simplicity or occasional desire for smoother or more detailed visuals, the overall consensus appreciates the art's appeal, nostalgic retro vibe, and how it complements gameplay without overwhelming device storage.

    • “It's got the cutest pixel art graphics, interesting systems to explore, customization, and it by Kairosoft, so you know it'll be a quality experience you can enjoy for hours.”
    • “Not only is this a classic its the best sim game I've ever played (on mobile), a ton of customization, great music, fun mechanics, cute graphics, you can totally finish the game without paying for anything, starting is slow but in no time you will see a huge city before you, overall a great game and a must play.”
    • “Very good game overall, calming, beautiful pixel graphics, doesn't take much space and most importantly addictive.”
    • “I hope over time the graphics improve but overall don't let that diminish what a great and fun little time waster this is.”
    • “Graphics and UI could use some improvement though.”
    • “It's fun but I really wish they would work on the graphics of the game.”
  • monetization
    96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Monetization in the game is characterized by minimal, mostly non-intrusive ads and optional microtransactions that primarily speed up progress but are not required to enjoy the gameplay. Some players appreciate the ability to remove ads via a small purchase, while others lament the introduction of ads and online requirements in a previously offline, ad-free experience. Overall, the monetization approach balances generating revenue without significantly disrupting player enjoyment.

    • “There's also no ads, long wait times, lives, or limits on gameplay — none of the annoying things most apps use to try and get some money out of you.”
    • “No ads, no pressure, no frustration.”
    • “The microtransactions aren't necessary to enjoy the game, and it has the quality I would expect from an apartment manager on PC.”
    • “I played this game before a long time ago, but the need for ads and in-game additional tickets really sucks.”
    • “Now, with all of the in-game purchase features, it's a lot harder to finish it and play peacefully.”
    • “A little slow-paced, and the ticketing system quietly pressures you to buy more tickets for real money, even after you pay to remove ads.”
  • gameplay
    86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for being simple, engaging, and relaxing with easy-to-learn mechanics, minimal disruptive ads, and no forced wait times or limits. Players enjoy the strategic depth, charming pixel art, and the smooth progression, though some find the controls and certain mechanics initially confusing or the reliance on internet connectivity and microtransactions limiting. Overall, it offers a unique, enjoyable experience typical of Kairosoft games, appealing especially to fans of simulation and management genres.

    • “No ads, and the most important part... the gameplay experience is excellent!”
    • “The gameplay itself is, as with all Kairosoft titles, legitimately fun and engaging, but don't expect to 100% it without either putting in significant time or paying for extra tickets.”
    • “Dream House Days is a cozy, relaxing apartment management game with charming pixel art and simple, satisfying gameplay.”
    • “But we really need the game to have offline gameplay; sometimes we don't have a stable connection, so it keeps loading and it annoys me very much. I would wait 10-20 minutes just to play, or sometimes more!”
    • “While far from the most egregious example in this industry, the game includes a multitude of microtransactions that interfere with (but don't outright stop) gameplay.”
    • “Game seems fun, but this mouse control method is the most irritating and grating control mechanic I think I've ever come across.”
  • story
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is charming, simple, and engaging, offering minimal but addictive storytelling centered around characters' decisions and life events. While players appreciate the cute, ongoing narrative and gameplay depth, some wish for expanded storylines, more customization, and continuation beyond repetitive or looping endings. Overall, it is praised for its enjoyable, easy-to-follow plot that keeps players invested.

    • “It has an adorable little storyline that is based on your character's decisions.”
    • “I love the story line and it keeps me addicted!”
    • “A great game with a very simple yet addicting storyline.”
    • “It would be better if the game story could continue beyond the 'end' instead of looping.”
    • “But it gets kinda boring when you already have a lot of money at the end, because you keep on repeating the same thing, and sometimes the story repeats.”
    • “Except it would be nice to have a bit of instructions like one of my tenants wanted to be a storyteller but failed for 3 years, and I couldn't figure out how to help him.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for being cute, relaxing, and motivating, often described as an earworm that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate its variety across seasons and progression, though some express a desire for more tracks and customization options. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that adds charm and atmosphere without becoming repetitive or annoying.

    • “Not only is this a classic, it's the best sim game I've ever played on mobile. There is a ton of customization, great music (the music gets sadder as you progress), fun mechanics, and cute graphics. You can totally finish the game without paying for anything. Starting is slow but in no time you will see a huge city before you. Overall, a great game and a must play.”
    • “The music is quite the earworm, in a good way.”
    • “It's a good pick up and play whenever you want, and the music is happy, energetic, yet motivating.”
    • “Giving tenants spouses the option to work instead of a stay-at-home spouse, making the smaller apartment slightly larger for when they have families, returning money when you destroy/remove items from homes, and having different music for each season.”
    • “Alao, cute music (except for the title screen).”
    • “My only question is that can the background music be changed because I really love the first background music.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally stable with rare glitches and no frequent crashes, making it enjoyable and addictive. However, some users report occasional bugs, such as freezing issues and limitations in gameplay features, which can affect the overall experience.

    • “Game itself is really good, no glitches nor crashes, but it is rather hard to find a good guide online and you're left guessing for a lot of things...”
    • “I wish there were fewer buggy ways to get tickets without paying real money.”
    • “But my game always glitches because every time all my apartment rooms are filled, there's never the option to expand again after doing it one time.”
    • “I enjoy this game, except when it freezes, which is occasional.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game evokes strong emotional connections through its heartfelt portrayal of tenants growing, aging, and starting families, creating a wholesome and touching experience. Players often feel attached to the characters, making farewells at retirement poignant and impactful. Its pixelated, cozy apartment simulator design enhances the overall warmth and charm.

    • “It's like having a family where you see them grow and mature until the end of their lives, which is touching in a way.”
    • “I kind of panicked when two of my tenants reached the retirement stage – it made me cry because I stupidly attached myself to them.”
    • “Funny thing is I had some kind of emotional attachment to the early tenants, so I felt really sad when they grew old and left.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is generally considered somewhat tedious and repetitive over time, though the enjoyable aspects of discovering special rooms and new items help maintain interest. Some users find the lack of storage for furniture adds to the tedium. Overall, grinding is a minor drawback but not enough to overshadow the fun elements.

    • “After some time it does get into grinding quite a bit, but the fun element of discovering special rooms and new items is really cool.”
    • “Would like a storage option for furniture; having to place things in unused rooms is tedious and wastes space.”
    • “It does get a bit tedious after a while though, which was why I uninstalled it before.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is described as lighthearted and enjoyable, with amusing moments stemming from character interactions, customizable names, and life events like marriages and babies. Players find the blend of fun and emotional attachment to characters both entertaining and endearing. Overall, the humor adds a charming and engaging layer to the gameplay experience.

    • “Though waiting takes a while for things to work out in your complex like money or achievements, it's enjoyable to see them interact with one another and you being able to change their name is also funny to do :)”
    • “This game is so fun, I like the way when you design the apartment it's cool and challenging at the beginning but it's fun. I love when one of your people gets married and then they're going to have a baby. One funny thing is you can name the characters whatever you want and I like that you discover so many jobs. It's endless possibilities.”
    • “Funny thing is I had some kind of emotional attachment to the early tenants so I felt really sad when they grew old and left.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability, enhanced by features like a new game plus mode that carries over progress and a fast mode for quicker achievements. Its simplicity and creativity contribute to an enjoyable repeat play experience, with good pacing and minimal intrusive ads.

    • “I thoroughly enjoy the replayability, simplicity, and creativity of Kairosoft games.”
    • “Ads are not intrusive at all and have great replayability due to the inbuilt New Game+ feature that carries over items and levels; also, there is an easy-to-get fast mode for ease of completing other achievements.”
    • “It has good pacing and replay value.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features smooth performance and good optimization, delivering nice, cute graphics that run well while maintaining engaging gameplay. Users report a seamless experience without lag, enhancing enjoyment during activities like room decoration.

    • “It runs smoothly (for me); I even enjoyed decorating each room.”
    • “Nice graphics and performance.”
    • “The graphics are cute, the gameplay is stimulating and keeps you involved, and it runs smoothly.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is consistently described as very calming, contributing to a relaxing and soothing experience.

    • “Very calming atmosphere.”
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Dream House Days is a casual management game with business theme.

Dream House Days is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Dream House Days.

Dream House Days was released on August 20, 2013.

Dream House Days was developed by Kairosoft.

Dream House Days has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Dream House Days is a single player game.

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