Finnish Cottage Simulator

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Experience the peaceful yet challenging Finnish cottage life in "Finnish Cottage Simulator." Engage in activities like fishing, hunting, sauna, and grilling while dealing with cottage annoyances. Play with others in multiplayer mode, complete quests for rewards, and enjoy beer and shopping. Watch out for neighbors and their favors!

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 947 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Authentic representation of Finnish cottage life, capturing the essence of summer activities like sauna, fishing, and drinking with friends.
The game has a lot of potential with frequent updates and a supportive developer community, making it enjoyable and fun, especially in multiplayer.
Great graphics and immersive atmosphere, providing a relaxing experience that resonates well with Finnish culture.

The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play at times, especially in multiplayer mode.
Limited content and quests currently available, which can lead to repetitive gameplay and a lack of direction.
Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, making interactions and gameplay feel awkward and less enjoyable.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
77%
8%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and content, with many players noting that there are only a few initial quests that can be completed quickly, leaving little to engage with afterward. While some appreciate the beautiful scenery and simple activities, they express a strong desire for more quests and narrative elements to be added in future updates. Overall, the current state of the story is seen as underdeveloped, with players hoping for improvements and additional content.
- “Beautiful scenery and lake, simple quests are pleasant, and many things to just do without a point, like taking a sauna, fishing, and making coffee.”
- “I hope the devs keep making more quests and NPCs and continue to improve on it.”
- “☑️ Epic story”
- “🔲 this game has no story”
- “If you're looking for lots of missions and guided content, you might be let down at this point.”
- “Some things which seem crucial to the storyline are not implemented yet, so be patient with it.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
46%
8%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and crispness, with many highlighting the stunning visuals, especially when utilizing features like ray tracing and DLSS. However, some users report significant performance issues and graphical glitches, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game's aesthetic, particularly its representation of the Finnish countryside, is well-received, and the option for retro graphics adds a unique charm.
- “The graphics are stunning, especially with ray tracing on!”
- “Surprised how well this game captures the aesthetics of Finnish countryside and cottage life.”
- “I can really recommend it for its price and the graphics are beautiful!”
- “Not able to pick stuff up from the ground, spawning in vacuum when joining session, items despawning, backpack not syncing / only accessible by host, graphical glitches of textures, audio disappearing, settings resetting every boot, camera randomly offsets rotationally from default, absolutely crap performance with a high-spec system while it runs max graphics with a laptop, items colliding with each other cause other items to fly at light speed; and the list goes on.”
- “I mean, this may be an aesthetic that some people like, but I don't like fighting the game to play the game.”
- “We can run almost anything, maybe not at max graphics, but it should at least work.”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it genuinely funny and reflective of Finnish culture, particularly through its dialogue and scenarios. However, some users question the overall fun factor, suggesting that while the humor is present, it may not always translate into an enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the game is noted for its comedic elements, especially in the context of Finnish summer life.
- “One of the best, if not the best, Finland simulators out there with some Finnish humor included.”
- “A hilarious game about your cottage life somewhere in Finland.”
- “The dialog between Seppo and the neighbors is so on point; love the humor!”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
75%
15%
The gameplay features a mix of unique mechanics, such as sleep and dismantling, but players find them limited and repetitive over time. While the game includes charming details and interactions, like trading items with characters, many feel that certain mechanics lack depth and could benefit from improvements, particularly in driving fluidity and realism. Overall, the gameplay offers a distinct experience but may not sustain long-term engagement.
- “FCS looks exceptionally beautiful and has a ton of little details and mechanics that make the game very unique.”
- “Add more fluent driving mechanics to bikes and cars.”
- “I would recommend it, but keep in mind that the game is limited in gameplay features, so it might get repetitive or boring after a while.”
- “Sleep mechanics: being able to sleep for longer periods than 20 minutes at a time on the sofa, especially in other houses.”
- “Dismantling mechanics: making dismantling more realistic would improve immersion—for example, preventing the engine from being removed while driving.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game is currently plagued by numerous stability issues, including glitches, performance problems, and bugs that affect gameplay, such as items despawning and syncing issues. While players acknowledge that it has potential and appreciate the developers' responsiveness to community feedback, the overall experience is marred by its lack of optimization and persistent technical problems.
- “It could be a really fun game if it was not filled with so many glitches.”
- “Right now it's a buggy mess.”
- “Not able to pick stuff up from the ground, spawning in vacuum when joining session, items despawning, backpack not syncing / only accessible by host, graphical glitches of textures, audio disappearing, settings resetting every boot, camera randomly offsets rotationally from default, absolutely crap performance with a high-spec system while it runs max graphics with a laptop, items colliding with each other cause other items to fly at light speed; and the list goes on.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
44%
22%
The music in the game features a mix of original songs, silly radio interviews, and a TV show, which adds to the overall enjoyment for some players. However, many users find the incessant beeping noise and lack of options to mute it quite annoying, detracting from the experience. While the soundtrack has its highlights, it can also lead to a sense of boredom for some players.
- “You can laugh off 90% of the jank; there’s a lot of detail in many areas, and the extra effort to make silly radio interviews, original songs, and a TV show pushes the enjoyment up there.”
- “Beautiful nature, some good music, and good ideas, but it's boring.”
- “Seems like a great game, but I can't get over the annoying nonstop beeping noise/music, and there doesn't seem to be a way to turn it off.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous issues such as inability to pick up items, spawning errors, desynchronization of backpacks, and significant graphical and audio glitches. Performance is particularly poor even on high-spec systems, leading to frustration over the game's lack of polish and optimization for controllers. While the visuals are decent, the overall experience is marred by these persistent bugs and performance problems.
- “Sure, it is not fully optimized or bug-free, but let's hope it gets there.”
- “As for looks, the game looks pretty decent, though it's not yet optimized to the best degree.”
- “Not able to pick stuff up from the ground, spawning in vacuum when joining a session, items despawning, backpack not syncing / only accessible by host, graphical glitches of textures, audio disappearing, settings resetting every boot, camera randomly offsets rotationally from default, absolutely terrible performance with a high-spec system while it runs max graphics with a laptop, items colliding with each other cause other items to fly at light speed; and the list goes on.”
- “How could a very casual leisure game be not optimized for controller?”
- “How could a very casual leisure game be not optimized for controller?”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often requiring significant time investment, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the repetitive tasks. Additionally, frequent crashes further exacerbate the frustration associated with grinding.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Very tedious game that loves to crash.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its good graphics and beautiful, nostalgic scenery, creating a relaxing environment that enhances the overall experience. While gameplay may be limited, the focus on enjoying the visuals contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The scenery and atmosphere are so pretty.”
- “There may not be a lot to do, but this is a simulator, so it’s great for just relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere.”
- “Good graphics, beautiful scenes; sometimes it even gets atmospheric with nostalgic views.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Users consistently highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “The game offers endless opportunities for replayability.”