Project Homecoming Haven

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Project Homecoming Haven is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Toge Productions and was released on January 15, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Project Homecoming Haven lets you step into the role of a Trauma Cleaner, helping bereaved families by cleaning rooms filled with memories of their lost loved ones. Through this compassionate service, you gently assist others in coping with grief by handling spaces too painful to face alone. The game offers a thoughtful exploration of loss and healing in a short, impactful experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

story7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a heartwarming concept that resonates emotionally with players.
It provides a touching narrative about grief and closure, making it a meaningful experience despite its short length.
Players appreciate the relaxing atmosphere and the potential for expansion into a longer game with more stories.

The gameplay is very short, often taking only 5-10 minutes to complete, leaving players wanting more content.
There are several bugs and clunky controls that detract from the overall experience, making it feel unpolished.
The mechanics are simplistic and can feel tedious, with limited interaction and unclear objectives during gameplay.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its emotional depth and unique approach, focusing on themes of loss and remembrance through the player's interactions with objects. While some players found the narrative touching and relatable, others noted its simplicity and brevity, suggesting that the gameplay mechanics sometimes detracted from fully experiencing the story. Overall, it is seen as a heartfelt, albeit short, experience that effectively conveys its message.
- “A touching story with an important message — and those 10 minutes of gameplay are absolutely worth it.”
- “The details of the items the player has to collect feel very intentional; as the items, no matter how small and meaningless they may seem, tell the story of how Adam lived his final days.”
- “It’s incredibly easy to relate to the story this game tells.”
- “The story was quite typical as well, nothing special.”
- “Information from the items you 'cleaned up' should be shown upon picking up the first time instead of having to open the inventory to view it, as the main purpose of the game is to tell a story.”
- “The story itself is a simple but often relatable one, about coping with the loss of a family member.”
emotional
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and touching narratives, often evoking strong feelings of sadness and joy. While some players appreciate the heartfelt stories and important messages conveyed in a short gameplay experience, others note that the execution may fall short despite the charming pixel art. Overall, the game is seen as a bittersweet indie gem that resonates deeply with players, leaving them wanting more.
- “A touching story with an important message — and those 10 minutes of gameplay are absolutely worth it.”
- “Sad and heartwarming, carrying a good, important message.”
- “It’s essentially one single scene, yet the way the story is told through the space and the objects you interact with is genuinely emotional.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The gameplay of "Project Homecoming Haven" is characterized by its minimalistic and straightforward mechanics, primarily involving item interaction and cleaning tasks. While the game delivers a touching narrative and charming pixel art, it suffers from clunky controls, limited content, and a lack of polish, leaving players wanting more depth and refinement. Despite its shortcomings, the emotional impact and atmosphere resonate well, suggesting potential for a more developed sequel.
- “A touching story with an important message — and those 10 minutes of gameplay are absolutely worth it.”
- “The gameplay is simple, but the feeling it delivers really stays with you.”
- “Project Homecoming Haven is a simple, bittersweet, and heartfelt little game with a charming art style and straightforward gameplay.”
- “Very unpolished game with very little content/gameplay and extremely clunky controls.”
- “Despite the clunkiness of the game and a very short gameplay, Project Homecoming Haven managed to provide multiple perspectives about the struggles that come with grief.”
- “So I'm left with three thoughts: firstly, the game is more profound in its small, contained way than I initially and mistakenly thought; secondly, there are aspects of the gameplay that could be improved (the very slow movement, the inconsistency of whether an item is in view & in reach of the cleaner or not, and the lack of highlighting of some objects that can be picked up); and thirdly, some additional text about the objectives, particularly on the final inventory scene, would be very helpful.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its fitting nature and connection to the story, others find it repetitive and gloomy, leading to a desire to lower the volume. Overall, it complements the game's artistic elements but may not appeal to everyone.
- “I like the pixels and the music.”
- “Other than that, the art is amazing, but the music felt repetitive and gloomy.”
- “That was sad; I had to turn my music down, but I would play for the stories.”
- “Despite the size, it conveyed quite a lot of story, and the music was very fitting.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising its gorgeous atmosphere and charming pixel art style, while others criticize the overall quality, describing it as terrible. Despite the negative feedback on controls, the appealing visual aesthetic has garnered appreciation for its unique look and emotional resonance.
- “The graphics and overall atmosphere of the game are gorgeous; I really hope to see more games with this type of look in the future!”
- “The pixel art style is adorable.”
- “Project Homecoming Haven is a simple, bittersweet, and heartfelt little game with a charming art style and straightforward gameplay.”
- “Terrible controls and graphics, and there is literally nothing you really do except click on some stuff to pick it up.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is hindered by buggy controls, which detract from the overall experience and make it difficult for players to fully engage with the story. Users feel that these issues prevent the game from reaching its potential.
- “This game could honestly be amazing if done right, but the controls are buggy and several issues arise, making it hard to focus on just one thing. You're so busy trying to get the controls down that you really miss the impact of the story.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted gameplay, causing me to lose progress and frustration. The lack of stability really detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment and engagement with the gameplay.
- “Too tedious to be enjoyable.”
- “The grinding feels endless and monotonous.”
- “It takes away from the fun of the game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its stunning graphics and immersive narrative, which effectively engage players without relying on complex mechanics. Reviewers express a desire for more games to adopt this captivating aesthetic.
- “It doesn’t need big mechanics or complex systems — the atmosphere and narrative do the heavy lifting here.”
- “The graphics and overall atmosphere of the game are gorgeous; I really hope to see more games with this type of look in the future!”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the potential, the game's atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
- “The world feels lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story or characters.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, as players can influence the family's perception of the deceased through different choices, leading to varied and contrasting reactions based on the combinations used. This mechanic encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different outcomes.
- “There is also replayability, in that what you give to the family decides how they view the deceased and what they say about them to you; I tried two combinations and I got two completely opposite reactions from the family.”
- “The best thing about it is the replayability.”
- “There is also replayability, in that what you give to the family decides how they view the deceased and what they say about them to you. I tried two combinations and got two completely opposite reactions from the family.”