My Dream Setup

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My Dream Setup is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Campfire Studio and was released on February 20, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"My Dream Setup" is a simulation game that allows players to create their dream room with a huge selection of furniture, computers, and accessories. With complete freedom of action, players can arrange the furniture however they want, change the color of the items, and create a setup with no budget or size limits. The game encourages creativity and customization, providing all the tools needed to build the room of your dreams.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,376 reviews

music44 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

music
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
65%
6%
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting the chill vibe, with many players enjoying its soothing qualities. However, a common critique is that the soundtrack is limited and repetitive, leading some to mute it and play their own music instead. Players have expressed a desire for more diverse tracks, including lofi options, and the ability to customize the music experience further.
- “Also, the background music is absolutely positively awesome. I don't know what dark magic they used to compose it; it really fits the chill vibe of the game.”
- “Very relaxing, easy to get immersed, especially with some chill background music.”
- “The music is nice too, very zen lo-fi.”
- “The soundtrack feels very repetitive rather quickly.”
- “The music is repetitive and you're unable to change it.”
- “This game is fairly relaxing but oh man the music started getting on my nerves about half an hour in.”
graphics
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
57%
2%
The game's graphics are generally praised for their charming and simplistic art style, which enhances the cozy atmosphere and allows for creative room design. While many players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and lighting dynamics, some express a desire for more customization options and improved textures, particularly for low-end PCs. Overall, the visuals are considered good, though there are calls for better optimization and additional graphic settings.
- “The art style is simple yet charming, and this game lends itself towards cozy nights in.”
- “In general, the graphics and shadows are incredible, and thanks to them, you really start to feel like you are in the game.”
- “The game's graphics and user interface are quite impressive, with smooth and intuitive controls that allow players to quickly create and customize their setups.”
- “Limited in scope and aesthetics.”
- “It's really upsetting that this game doesn't have expanded customization for graphics settings.”
- “The game seems quite unpolished with very basic models (I understand the low poly aesthetic and don't think that needs to change, but maybe some of the texturing/variety could improve).”
gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
80%
6%
The gameplay is characterized as simple and user-friendly, providing a soothing escape for players who enjoy decorating and building their dream spaces. However, many users express frustration with limited customization options, poor camera controls, and a lack of essential mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game has potential, players feel it requires significant updates to enhance its core gameplay and utility.
- “The gentle mechanics and soothing atmosphere make it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.”
- “All in all, the mechanics and tools are very user-friendly and nice to use.”
- “In general, the game is very good, and the game mechanics are not a turn-off for purchasing and having fun with this game; I wholeheartedly recommend this game with or without the DLC.”
- “Gameplay feels quite limiting for a core gameplay mechanic.”
- “There's not much in the way of actual gameplay or utility; it's more like a digital canvas for creating the perfect screenshot-worthy spaces.”
- “Good building sim for your dream room setup, but it's a 6.5 due to bad size customization mechanics and even worse camera control.”
story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
76%
17%
The game is widely criticized for lacking a story, with many users expressing disappointment over the absence of a narrative, quests, or missions. It is primarily described as a sandbox experience focused on aesthetic setup rather than storytelling, leaving players feeling unfulfilled in terms of narrative engagement. Overall, the consensus is that the game offers little in terms of a structured story or meaningful progression.
- “An actual tragic story: I've been making my dream room/setup for 2 hours; it was all great... nice PC setup, big TV screen, Xbox, PS5, cozy bedroom, nice and clean looking shelf with a bunch of books and mini figures.”
- “Overall though, I'd recommend this game to anyone who wants a way to just plot out some setups, either for fun or actual real-life planning.”
- “☯ story ☯”
- “This game has no story.”
- “I was a little let down; I was anticipating maybe a tutorial or a story or a quest or anything, but it's essentially just a sandbox.”
- “All this is not even to mention that there is no mission mode (e.g. making a room to certain specs for a client), which means there's little reward gained from playing this game outside of aesthetic satisfaction.”
stability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes during saving, persistent loading screen hang-ups, and random crashes. Many users report various glitches, particularly in the blueprint editing area, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress. While some players enjoy the game, the overall consensus highlights a pressing need for bug fixes and improved stability.
- “Constantly gets stuck on the loading screen, randomly crashes and freezes.”
- “The blueprint area glitches so bad, the door and window buttons don't work at all most of the time, and when I tried to exit it kept giving me an error about the room area needing to be closed (which it already was).”
- “Really buggy game, if you put any of the beanbags down and hit tab then back out it's gone, if you go into photo mode and turn your camera it messes the entire build up; honestly, everything looks good but when you can lose it all this fast it's not worth it.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
62%
13%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including lag and crashes, even on low-demand settings. While some users experience smooth performance, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization to improve frame rates and stability, particularly for those with less powerful hardware.
- “Tldr: more graphic optimization and more graphic settings for potato computers like mine.”
- “There are issues, but it does run smoothly and it looks fantastic.”
- “I only wish it was more diverse and better optimized.”
- “Unfortunately, I'm still facing performance issues.”
- “The game's premise is very good, I would love to build more in the game. I even bought the DLCs to try and support the devs, but unfortunately, the game's optimization is terrible; it's always lagging and crashing.”
- “This game needs some optimization (a lot of optimization) for a game literally just about looking at small rooms with minimalistic low poly models. I can barely get anything more than 15 fps!”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
36%
55%
Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game can be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to cumbersome asset uploading processes and poor camera controls that complicate item placement. While some players find the game enjoyable as a relaxing break from more grind-heavy titles, the overall sentiment suggests that the grinding mechanics detract from the fun and limit the experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Full sandbox, no grinding for unlocks.”
- “The concept was really attractive but in the end this proves to be much more tedious than fun and very limited.”
- “Not to mention the tedious process to upload assets as you need to restart the game every time you subscribe.”
- “Camera controls are miserable, so placement or taking pictures of the setup can be tedious if you want to do something specific.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The game's atmosphere is generally described as soothing and therapeutic, providing a calming escape from daily life. However, some users criticize the outdated 2D textures for outside views and express a desire for more lighting options to enhance the ambiance. Overall, while the atmosphere is appreciated for its relaxation, there are notable areas for improvement.
- “The gentle mechanics and soothing atmosphere make it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.”
- “The atmosphere it creates is therapeutic in a way and there is nothing stressful about it.”
- “The atmosphere is nice and relaxing; moving things around is a little tedious sometimes but manageable.”
- “The problem with the game is the outside of the room texture; when you add windows, it's like a 2D arcade atmosphere from 2000 games.”
- “The atmosphere it creates is therapeutic in a way, and there is nothing stressful about it.”
- “The problem with the game is the outside of the room texture; when you add windows, it's like a 2D arcade atmosphere from 2000 games.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players describe the game as an incredibly wholesome and heartwarming experience that evokes feelings of nostalgia and comfort. Many express that it makes them feel emotionally connected and fulfilled, likening it to a cozy, delightful journey that resonates deeply, even after just a short playtime. Overall, the emotional impact is a significant highlight, making it highly recommended for those seeking a feel-good gaming experience.
- “One of the most wholesome games I have ever played :3”
- “The game is a heartwarming and delightful experience that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.”
- “V wholesome and cozy game!”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and whimsical elements, particularly in the design options that lead to amusing size contrasts and funny-looking pets. Players appreciate the lightheartedness of the content, likening it to a playful version of Photoshop for room design, despite some limitations in customization. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor into the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and entertaining.
- “It's like the Photoshop of room design, minus all the layers and with a quirky sense of humor.”
- “I really enjoyed designing my current bedroom and office as well as 'dreaming big' with funny size contrasts and designing studio spaces.”
- “The funny thing about content in this game is that half of the categories such as furniture, potted plants, and instruments, are filled to the brim with options; however, there are many other things missing.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game offers an interesting concept for creating bedroom setups, but many users feel it has limited replay value. While it is described as calming, there is a desire for additional content and varied room shapes to enhance replayability.
- “This game is infinitely replayable, offering a fresh experience every time you play.”
- “I find this game to be quite calming, but I would love to see more content added to enhance its replayability. Different room shapes, like alcoves instead of just perfect squares, would be a great addition.”
- “The replayability factor is impressive, making it a game you can return to time and time again.”
- “Interesting concept to create a bedroom setup, but limited replay value.”
- “Actually a pretty calming little game, would like more added to it though so there's more replayability.”
- “Differently shaped rooms would be cool rather than perfect squares; little alcoves and things like that would be nice to add.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
Users appreciate the addictive nature of the game, likening it to a customizable virtual dollhouse, but express frustration over the presence of microtransactions, feeling that achievements serve primarily as a means for developers to gain free advertising.
- “The concept is already so addictive to someone like me who basically wants a virtual dollhouse I can make the way I want and without microtransactions.”
- “The concept is already so addictive to someone like me who basically wants a virtual dollhouse I can customize without microtransactions.”
- “To me, all this achievement is just giving the developers some free advertisement.”