Homeseek

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"Homeseek is a strategy game with single-player and multiplayer modes, including PvP. In a post-apocalyptic world, lead survivors to rebuild civilization in two campaigns across 9 scenarios, with multiple game modes. Expand your settlement, manage resources, and research advancements to ensure survival and growth."

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 251 reviews

story36 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a captivating blend of strategy and storytelling, making it a must-play for fans of survival games.
The atmosphere and visuals are engaging, immersing players in a harsh desert environment with a compelling narrative.
The expeditions add an interesting layer to gameplay, providing opportunities for resource gathering and decision-making.

The game is overly linear, often forcing players to follow a specific path with little room for meaningful choices.
The resource management system can be frustrating, with bugs and design choices that lead to unintentional failures and a lack of clarity.
Players often feel unengaged due to the repetitive nature of restarting chapters and the limited variety in building options.

story
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
62%
3%
The game's story is characterized by a strong linear narrative that integrates engaging storytelling with strategic gameplay, making it a compelling experience for players. While some reviewers appreciate the immersive atmosphere and well-paced chapters, others criticize the lack of depth and originality compared to similar titles in the genre. Overall, the story is seen as interesting and well-told, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more complex or sandbox-like experience.
- “What sets this game apart is its expedition aspect, which injects storytelling into the gameplay, making each journey a compelling adventure rather than just resource collection.”
- “Overall, this game offers a captivating blend of strategy and storytelling, making it a must-play for fans of survival games.”
- “The seamless integration of captivating atmosphere and engaging storytelling makes it a unique and immersive experience.”
- “Otherwise the game is fairly simple compared to previously mentioned games with just 3 basic resources (and some types of water quality) and not much in-depth story which I was hoping for to be some Fallout-like city builder :-|”
- “This isn't a game you play.. you just need to rush everything and find out how the devs want you to finish the storyline.”
- “The story is split up into different scenarios, so as you advance from one level to the next your progress (resource count, population, etc.) doesn't carry over.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
64%
11%
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of strategic city-building and survival mechanics, offering players over 20 hours of challenging content with impactful decision-making. While the water mechanics and expedition elements add depth and storytelling, the game suffers from convoluted mechanics and poor explanations, particularly regarding the piping system. Overall, it presents a compelling experience for fans of the genre, though it may require some tweaks for better engagement.
- “What sets this game apart is its expedition aspect, which injects storytelling into the gameplay, making each journey a compelling adventure rather than just resource collection.”
- “Its challenging gameplay, strategic base building, and well-crafted narrative make it a standout title in the genre.”
- “A good blend of challenge and familiarity with well over 20+ hours of gameplay.”
- “The game struggles to engage players due to its poor explanations of mechanics, particularly the perplexing and convoluted piping system, especially when it involves pumps.”
- “Few buildings, few mechanics, and low key plot.”
- “If you played Frostpunk, this has the same gameplay but it lacks the personality of Frostpunk.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the atmospheric artwork and effective world-building that enhances the post-apocalyptic setting, while others criticize the lack of graphical options and issues like screen tearing. The aesthetic is noted for its immersive desert visuals, though opinions on the color palette vary, with some finding it unappealing. Overall, the graphics are seen as fitting for the game's themes, but technical shortcomings detract from the experience.
- “Excellent world-building through very atmospheric artwork!”
- “The atmosphere and the visuals are great.”
- “Graphics more than serve the game purpose by depicting a desert Mad Max-y landscape where water is treasure.”
- “Terrible game....terrible graphics.”
- “There's a lack of graphical options, including an absence of V-Sync leading to a ton of screen tearing.”
- “I don't really like the art style of yellowish and brown colors.”
atmosphere
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
19%
12%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its haunting soundtrack, detailed environments, and effective world-building, which together create an immersive and intense experience. Reviewers highlight the seamless integration of atmosphere with storytelling, enhancing the emotional weight of gameplay and making the desolate setting feel alive. Overall, the aesthetic and thematic elements contribute significantly to the game's captivating mood, drawing players into its bleak yet engaging world.
- “The seamless integration of captivating atmosphere and engaging storytelling makes it a unique and immersive experience.”
- “This game is *dripping* in atmosphere and it nails it every single step of the way.”
- “The haunting soundtrack immerses you in the barren atmosphere, enhancing the experience of navigating this dead world.”
- “It captures the desolate atmosphere of the game world, making every moment feel more intense, adding to my overall enjoyment.”
- “This game is dripping in atmosphere and it nails it every single step of the way.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The music in the game is widely praised for its hauntingly beautiful and immersive quality, effectively enhancing the barren atmosphere of the post-apocalyptic setting. Reviewers highlight how the soundtrack captivates players from the main menu and complements the storytelling and environmental design, creating a deeply engaging experience. The subtle background elements, such as the ticking clock, further enrich the overall ambiance.
- “It captivates you right when you hit the main menu (the music is amazing).”
- “As for the music, it's hauntingly beautiful and immersive.”
- “The haunting soundtrack immerses you in the barren atmosphere, enhancing the experience of navigating this dead world.”
- “The subtle music in the background, the ticking of the clock whenever something happens, the dusty post-apocalyptic desert everywhere you go, the scrapwork designs of the buildings, the constant struggle against the elements to get a drop of water before more people die.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
67%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews; while some players report a bug-free experience, others have encountered significant issues, particularly in chapter 1.3, leading to frustration. Overall, the game appears to have stability concerns that may affect the experience for some users.
- “I am also happy that the game didn't release in early access and, for me at least, has been bug-free.”
- “I appreciate that the game launched without any major issues, providing a smooth experience.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or significant bugs.”
- “Then, just when the two-hour return window closes, chapter 1.3 goes to buggy-buggy bug hell.”
- “It's also still pretty buggy.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with users noting that it is excessively GPU-intensive and suggesting that there is significant room for improvement in this area.
- “It's a shame, but this is currently an unoptimized mess.”
- “I don't know why the game is so GPU intensive; I think there might be some optimizations to be had.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
Replayability in Homeseek is highlighted as a strong aspect, with players expressing a desire to return to the game after completing it. However, some users note that once the game is finished, there isn't much incentive to replay it.
- “Replayability is definitely a strong suit for Homeseek, and I definitely see myself coming back to it again after I finish it.”
- “Once you've done that, there isn't a whole lot of replayability.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers suggest that enhancing character development would significantly increase the emotional weight of character deaths, thereby adding greater depth to the overall narrative experience.
- “More detailed character development could make their potential deaths even more impactful, adding another layer of emotional depth to the game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that enhancing character development could significantly increase the emotional impact of the game, particularly during pivotal moments such as character deaths. This added depth would create a more profound emotional experience for players.
- “More detailed character development could make their potential deaths even more impactful, adding another layer of emotional depth to the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and reminiscent of the dark humor found in Frostpunk.
- “Really funny, reminds me of Frostpunk!”

80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Homeseek PC Review @Homeseekgame
Homeseek is a punishingly bleak post-apocalyptic city builder where every action feels consequential.
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