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House of Legacy is a single player role playing game. It was developed by S3 Studio and was released on May 14, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

House of Legacy lets you build and customize your estate with limitless creativity while managing complex relationships among noble houses through rich interactions and dynamic events. Rise through a realistic officialdom system filled with rivalries and promotions, and command your forces in strategic battles to secure your clan’s future. Adapt and nurture your legacy across generations in this deep, immersive simulation.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 785 reviews
gameplay41 positive mentions
grinding28 negative mentions

  • The game features a beautiful art style and engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked for hours.
  • The developers are very active, providing regular updates and responding to community feedback, which enhances the overall experience.
  • The game offers a unique blend of dynasty management, city-building, and political intrigue, making it enjoyable for fans of strategy games.
  • The tutorial is minimal, leaving players to figure out many mechanics on their own, which can be frustrating.
  • Some gameplay mechanics feel repetitive after a while, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
  • There are several quality of life issues, such as lag during late-game and a lack of clear notifications for important events.
  • gameplay
    134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its depth and engaging mechanics related to clan management, city building, and political intrigue, while others criticize its repetitiveness and lack of clear explanations for various mechanics. Although the game offers a relaxing and addictive experience, especially for fans of management themes, it suffers from performance issues and a need for more quality-of-life improvements and tutorials. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and has potential for growth, it requires further refinement and clarity to enhance the player experience.

    • “This game is beautiful, the soundtrack is lovely (and doesn't get annoying), and the gameplay is fun and challenging.”
    • “Overall a very fun, engaging, and smooth gameplay experience.”
    • “The gameplay is well-designed, offering players a detailed and realistic experience of navigating power, politics, and legacy in an ancient dynasty.”
    • “I wanted to like this game because it's gorgeous, but I found the gameplay repetitive.”
    • “Sadly, the game doesn't explain anything about its mechanics - and there are a lot of mechanics and things you can do.”
    • “The gameplay is disappointing after a while, since as a player you have almost no clue about what's happening in the world around you.”
  • graphics
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and stylized art style, particularly the traditional Chinese aesthetics that enhance the overall experience. While many players appreciate the cozy and relaxing visuals, some note inconsistencies in design and suggest improvements, such as better resolution for character details and more customization options. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its charm, making it appealing for fans of management and city-building genres.

    • “I love the era, the graphics are pretty and stylized.”
    • “The art style is gorgeous.”
    • “The aesthetic of these beautiful, lively ancient Chinese cities (with NPCs walking about) and watching as cities grow over time is very appealing.”
    • “To improve, the game could benefit from better graphics—such as visual cues for sickness or aging—and more customization options.”
    • “Graphics, although beautiful, could use some advancements to really bring them to life.”
    • “The graphics platform is decent in the overall setting, but the character details and avatar images are of rather poor quality with low resolution.”
  • story
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around rebuilding a dynasty after a rebel invasion, offering players a dynamic narrative filled with choices and consequences that enhance engagement. While the overarching plot is compelling, many players find the quest structure confusing and cluttered, often leading to frustration due to unclear objectives and a lack of guidance for newcomers. Despite these issues, the rich world and potential for character development keep players invested and eager for future improvements.

    • “The framing of the story is that you will be slowly rebuilding your 'dynasty', after a nation-wide rebel invasion killed off most of your clan members and destroyed your estate: you start with one clan member, horrible stats and no money, progressively amassing power and influence—to the point you could easily stage a coup and supplant the emperor (if you so choose).”
    • “The story is gripping and makes you want to keep playing to see how things unfold.”
    • “A wonderful experience that I’d recommend to anyone who enjoys story-driven games with rich worlds and engaging mechanics.”
    • “The quests are unclear; it's unclear what to do exactly, and it's unclear what all the options are.”
    • “While there are quests that serve as a continuation of the tutorial, the game suffers from horrible UX, which makes it really hard to understand what you can do or what you are supposed to do.”
    • “Tried to do some quests, but all of the options require an event which may or may not happen.”
  • music
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. However, many players express disappointment over the limited soundtrack, noting that it consists of only one looping track, which can become repetitive over time. Despite this, the existing music is appreciated for its aesthetic fit with the game's art style and calming gameplay.

    • “The music adds the perfect atmosphere, enhancing both the calm and the intense moments of the game.”
    • “Honestly, the art and music alone make the game worth checking out.”
    • “The soundtrack is amazing and the art style is very pretty.”
    • “Audio: there is very little sound and as for music there is literally one track that loops, not a particularly long track either.”
    • “Only major downside is there's only one music track as far as I can tell, and even having a half dozen instead that cycle through would make playing it a little easier on the ears.”
    • “I hate that the music is one song on an eternal loop and wish they had more songs to play; even 5 songs played on a loop is tolerable.”
  • grinding
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often likening it to a mindless clicker experience. While the game offers a rich mix of mechanics involving politics, relationships, and resource management, many feel that the lack of quality-of-life features and the need for extensive micromanagement detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite its engaging core gameplay, the grind can become overwhelming, especially as players progress and face the demands of managing multiple tasks and characters.

    • “The game being tedious and generally missing a lot of potentially fun mechanics makes it harder to enjoy the wonderful game at the core.”
    • “It makes the gameplay tedious with repetitive tasks, and if something happens to one of the characters, you might lose a significant portion of progress as you can easily forget about assigning another person to that post or task.”
    • “If you want to play casually, without the tedious need of hiring 500 people to manage your estate and manually assigning every single person to do something, then this game is not for you.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players express a need for improved optimization in the game, particularly regarding loading times and menu navigation, which can slow down the experience. While some users report smooth performance on higher-end systems, others suggest that optimization issues may arise as the game progresses, especially in larger cities. Additionally, there are calls for quality-of-life improvements, such as better UI explanations for game mechanics.

    • “Optimization needs to be massively improved, starting with reducing the need to switch between so many (short) loading screens, and also getting the speed of the game just drags when switching between certain menus (especially construction mode).”
    • “Very fun, the game needs some optimization and some UI fixes but overall is great.”
    • “By the time I made this comment, the game is still incomplete and is in need of optimization and improvement, still very addictive if you're into city/faction building.”
    • “I love this game, but it definitely needs more optimization.”
    • “Optimization also needs to be massively improved, starting with reducing the need to switch between so many (short) loading screens, and also getting the speed of the game just drags when switching between certain menus (especially construction mode).”
    • “My computer has fairly strong specs, so I'm quite certain this is an optimization issue rather than a hardware one.”
  • replayability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players highlight the game's significant replayability, praising its depth and variety in gameplay mechanics such as war, colonization, and town building. While some express concerns about replay value after completing a walkthrough, many believe the ongoing development and community engagement promise even more content and replay opportunities. The game's expansive nature and thoughtful design contribute to a strong replay factor, making it appealing for players seeking long-term engagement.

    • “Thank you, devs, for building such a beautiful and replayable game, even if I am not playing it to its full potential!”
    • “From war mechanics to colonization and town building to a near-limitless degree, to a true sense of progression with your pops, this game offers true replayability instead of just randomized maps.”
    • “There is tons of replayability, and despite some that would say otherwise, I think the content as is is enough for any fan of the genre to be entertained long enough.”
    • “Not sure of the replay value once you've played one walkthrough.”
    • “From what I heard, it's made by one developer and two artists. I think it is remarkable they made a well-thought-out game with quite a lot of replayability on release, and I'm excited for more content to be added.”
    • “Second of all, the replay value of this game is huge.”
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its immersive blend of strategy and historical intrigue, enhanced by traditional Chinese music that complements both calm and intense moments. The charming minimalist, low-poly visuals contribute to a relaxing ambiance, making it appealing for players who enjoy a tranquil experience, though some desire more challenge and chaotic elements to enrich the atmosphere further. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating and serene environment.

    • “The features provided so far are quite promising and succeed in building an immersive atmosphere of strategy and historical intrigue.”
    • “The music adds the perfect atmosphere, enhancing both the calm and the intense moments of the game.”
    • “Maybe considering something like rebels that start their move first, or clans that are rebelling, would add a thick atmosphere of chaotic medieval China. Rebellion within one's own clan while trying to become the elder could also enhance the atmosphere.”
    • “The visual style is charming, with its minimalist, low-poly art creating a relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “It’s a very robust game with a lot going on, despite its relaxing atmosphere and pacing.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is appreciated for its cleverness and self-reflective moments, with players finding amusement in the absurdity of game mechanics, such as the effective yet comical strategies for governance. Many reviews highlight the funny scenarios that arise from gameplay, particularly in relation to family dynamics and political maneuvering, though some note that certain aspects can be unclear. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gaming experience, making it enjoyable despite some frustrations.

    • “It's really funny to me that the most effective strategy for governance, once you have administrative control of the empire, is to produce as much food as possible, store enough to conduct as much war as you want, and then sell the rest in bulk and pump the money back into the empire's economy at the lowest level you can directly access.”
    • “I enjoyed figuring things out (and laughing at myself for not learning some things earlier).”
    • “I hope they'll also put more rival clan politics and mechanics into the game at some point; I feel like they die out too fast if I don't help them out with my own daughters as in-laws - which is hilarious, but also; I raised my daughter with care, love, and most importantly money, why would I give her away?”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly highlighting the dedication and passion of the development team, which enhances their overall experience and engagement with the game.

    • “What made me feel drawn to post a review, however, is the dev team.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me.”
    • “I was moved to tears by the storyline and its powerful themes.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a high level of stability in the game, noting that it runs smoothly without any bugs or glitches, even on platforms like the Steam Deck after extensive playtime.

    • “I put about 20 hours into the game, including my offline Steam Deck time, and it runs great on it.”
    • “The game has been incredibly stable; I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs during my playtime.”
    • “Even during intense gameplay sessions, the performance remains smooth and reliable.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for improved methods of earning points for character development, suggesting that the current system may be lacking. Additionally, there is a call for more diverse character design options to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly shape their characters' personalities and skills.”
    • “I love the variety of character design choices available, which makes each playthrough feel unique.”
    • “The progression system for character development is rewarding and keeps me engaged throughout the game.”
    • “If there was a better way to gain points for character development, that would be nice. Unless you get points when you beat the game?”
    • “There are not enough character design choices.”
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House of Legacy is a role playing game.

House of Legacy is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 16 hours playing House of Legacy.

House of Legacy was released on May 14, 2025.

House of Legacy was developed by S3 Studio.

House of Legacy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

House of Legacy is a single player game.

Similar games include Kynseed, Norland, Great Houses of Calderia, Lakeburg Legacies, Foundation and others.