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The Tenants - Free Trial is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Ancient Forge Studio and was released on March 9, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Tenants - Free Trial is a standalone prologue to the game "The Tenants". It is a free game that includes some features available in the full version. It includes: - Storyline Prologue that explains all the main features - The first district - Slums - The first four archetypes of tenants - Jobs system - Babysitting system - Renting apartments and taking care of your tenants - Abil…

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 750 reviews
graphics21 positive mentions
grinding11 negative mentions

  • The game offers a fun and addictive mix of property management, renovation, and tenant interaction, blending elements of The Sims and House Flipper.
  • It has a relaxing and casual gameplay style with a variety of tasks including decorating, negotiating rent, and handling tenant issues, providing an engaging landlord experience.
  • The free trial/demo is generous, well-made with good graphics and controls, and showcases the game's potential with an intuitive tutorial and diverse activities.
  • The game currently has some bugs such as UI glitches, camera control clunkiness, and occasional crashes that affect gameplay.
  • Limited customization options and repetitive tasks in renovation jobs can reduce variety and player creativity with furniture and decor.
  • Some users find time constraints and unclear requirements frustrating, and the trial/demo length is short, leaving players wanting more content and polish in the full release.
  • graphics

    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are generally described as cute, simple, and aesthetically pleasing, with a charming art style that fits the gameplay well. However, some users find the graphics basic or unpolished, noting occasional performance issues and lack of graphical options for optimization. Overall, the visuals are appreciated for their style and playfulness, though they may feel modest compared to more detailed games.

    • “Played all of the free trial and I would say its about a 90/100, this game's graphics are amazing for this type of game.”
    • “Pros - good graphics in a playful canvas, within budget you can do anything without restrictions, more objects need to be unlocked through the jobs which makes the game worth it in the later job scenarios, entire placement of game objects can be changed and modified according to the player's wish which should at the same time fulfill job requirements.”
    • “I'm definitely in love with the poly-graphic choice as it fits the style of gameplay really well!”
    • “The graphics are basic, controls are strange and fiddly to use on a mouse; a keyboard would perhaps be better with a pad but probably not worth the try as the general layout and tasks are basic.”
    • “The look is not overly detailed but not Google artwork either—basic and boring.”
    • “Next day decided to give the game another go on a different PC, which is also within the minimum hardware requirement; the PC got hot and laggy, not exactly brilliantly optimized as resources seem to have been eaten by effects rather than textures and detailed meshes. Maybe at least offer more control over graphics quality?”
  • gameplay

    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    26% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, offering a solid core loop with a fun mix of remodeling and task management that keeps players engaged, though some mechanics feel clunky or vague initially. Players appreciate the intuitive interface, variety of activities, and pacing, but note that some tasks can become overwhelming or tedious as difficulty increases. Overall, the gameplay balances depth and accessibility, though further polish and clarity would enhance the experience.

    • “Scratches both the design and gameplay itch.”
    • “The gameplay loop is really fun and great.”
    • “I really enjoy the gameplay, and actually like being pushed out of my comfort zone with the requirements for each room - it stopped me just creating the same layout and colour scheme.”
    • “If you want actual gameplay and depth - it's just not there.”
    • “I found some of the mechanics a bit clunky and the onboarding a little vague.”
    • “There is some basic mechanics that need ironing out, like using C and Z to rotate objects feels really clunky, as well as having to use the scroll wheel to rotate around the buildings.”
  • story

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story receives mixed feedback, with some players enjoying the renovation-themed narrative and unique quests involving tenants, while others feel the mission-focused gameplay hampers deeper engagement. Many express hope for more varied, interesting quests and thematic areas to enhance the storyline and maintain long-term interest. Overall, the story shows promise but could benefit from richer development and fewer repetitive tasks.

    • “I also like the renovation part and the story that goes along with it.”
    • “The game has a fun story to follow and interesting challenges from tenants not paying rent to babysitting alcoholics (no, I'm not kidding!).”
    • “Enjoyable experience with good progression and story yet enough freedom to proceed as you want. Great demo/free trial, can't wait until game is released.”
    • “Devs have focused too much on missions, which spoils the feel of what I was hoping to be an awesome game.”
    • “Didn't actually get to the tenants part because I had to grind some renovation missions to get there and just got bored as hell of this.”
    • “I was enjoying myself a lot and kinda sucks that I couldn't get further into the storyline.”
  • grinding

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    8% positive mentions, 7% neutral mentions, 85% negative mentions

    The game involves a notable amount of grinding, especially in managing and upgrading properties, which some players find tedious over time. However, its blend of design and management elements offers a less tedious experience compared to similar games like House Flipper, appealing to those who enjoy customization without excessive micromanagement. Overall, grinding is present but balanced enough to provide depth for fans of landlord and renovation simulators.

    • “Very interesting concept but got super grindy super fast.”
    • “It's not quite a sim game, not quite a strategy game, not quite a tycoon/management game, and probably a bit too grindy for a casual game.”
    • “Becomes tedious to kill roaches, clean bathroom when the game progresses.”
  • music

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The music in the game is mostly jazzy and provides a unique atmosphere, though some find it repetitive and occasionally annoying over time. While it offers a nice change from typical in-game music, many users feel it could benefit from more variety, liveliness, and customization options. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated but seen as lacking depth and content.

    • “There are parts of the game I really enjoy, like the art style, music, and variety of things to do in the game without having to change 'modes' like other games.”
    • “The music is a nice change compared to other in-game music, with a jazzy style that some may find different but refreshing.”
    • “I want more detailed music and customization options for players, enhancing the immersive experience with more ideas and content.”
    • “The music is very jazzy, not really my favourite and it was a tiny bit annoying after a while.”
    • “The music could definitely be made more lively, but then again I don't know the studio's budget.”
    • “The music is a bit repetitive and could use some more variety.”
  • stability

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is mixed, with several users reporting glitches and freezes that impact gameplay, especially on the loading screen. While some consider the issues minor and expected for an early or trial version, others find them significant enough to hinder the experience. Overall, the game feels somewhat buggy but still enjoyable.

    • “I'd love to give you a detailed review of this game, but since the game freezes on the loading screen after being able to play it once, I can't!”
    • “It feels incomplete, buggy, and lackluster.”
    • “Little buggy, where a tenant didn't allow time to allow the repair, and it didn't even register the ability to attempt the repair, and she just got all stuck up about it.”
  • humor

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    86% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently praised for being charming and lighthearted, often stemming from amusing in-game interactions and player choices. Many users find it cute, funny, and relaxing, adding to the game's immersive and enjoyable management experience.

    • “Sometimes I enjoyed actively trying to make something look nice and then laughing as the client hated on it all!”
    • “A lot like Sims or House Flipper but I found it to be more immersive and funny.”
    • “This game will give you relaxing and funny moments sometimes.”
  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is generally effective, providing smooth performance despite a basic, minimal presentation. Some users note that it could be improved further to reduce GPU usage, but considering its early access status, this is not a significant concern.

    • “The presentation/look is basic and minimal but it works well for both presentation and optimization.”
    • “I think the code could probably be optimized a little bit better - I don't think that it should have been running my GPU as moderately warm as it was - but it's a trial of an early access game, so that's far from a major issue.”
    • “For me, it runs smoothly!”
  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game effectively evokes feelings of guilt and stress, particularly through stern interactions and time-sensitive tasks. Players appreciate the realistic emotional responses, though some wish for more compassionate dialogue options to soften interactions.

    • “Despite my disdain for landlords, I really enjoyed this demo :) Although I wish there were dialogue options to be nicer to my tenant :( It made me feel guilty that I was so stern with her.”
    • “Maybe it's just me, but I hate deadlines and the timing (some jobs had days) just made me feel panicked.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability is currently limited due to repetitive gameplay and restricted activities, but players expect improvements and greater variety once the early access version is released.

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization approach includes exclusive, hard-to-obtain furniture and limited access to multiple maps in the free trial, encouraging purchases. Additionally, ads are integrated as options, while tenant interactions add depth to the game's value.

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Play Times

2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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The Tenants - Free Trial is a casual simulation game. Common tags for The Tenants - Free Trial include indie.

The Tenants - Free Trial is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing The Tenants - Free Trial.

The Tenants - Free Trial was released on March 9, 2021.

The Tenants - Free Trial was developed by Ancient Forge Studio.

The Tenants - Free Trial has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Tenants - Free Trial for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

The Tenants - Free Trial is a single player game.

Similar games include The Tenants, TM - Prologue, Estate Agent Simulator, 112 Operator, City Game Studio and others.