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Twinkleby

Twinkleby is nothing but house decorating, but it's hard to find a cozy experience as rewarding as this.
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85%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
grinding, atmosphere
94% User Score Based on 107 reviews
Critic Score 69%Based on 6 reviews

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Twinkleby is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Might and Delight and was released on September 23, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Twinkleby is a single-player simulation game featuring good graphics and music, set in a cozy, nostalgic universe with an absurdist twist. Players progress through floating islands, building and customizing neighborhood dioramas by controlling scenery, lighting, and soundtrack. The world serves as your inventory, allowing you to freely redesign dreamscapes ranging from eerie to adorable.

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Audience ScoreBased on 107 reviews
music9 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Twinkleby is an incredibly cute and cozy game that offers a relaxing experience with a lot of content to explore and unlock.
  • The game features charming graphics and sound effects, making it enjoyable to decorate islands and interact with quirky villagers.
  • Players appreciate the low-stakes gameplay, allowing for creativity without pressure, and the satisfaction of fulfilling villagers' needs and watching them sing.
  • The game can feel slow-paced, especially in the beginning, as it takes time to unlock new items and fulfill villagers' happiness, leading to moments of idleness.
  • Some players find the mechanics frustrating, as villagers may not prioritize tasks effectively, causing delays in gameplay progression.
  • There are limitations in customization options for certain fixed elements, such as roofs and doors, which some players feel restricts their creative freedom.
  • music
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall cozy atmosphere alongside charming visuals. Players enjoy the dynamic soundtrack that evolves as they progress, with delightful songs sung by characters when they achieve happiness. While the music is generally well-received, some users express a desire for more variety in the tracks.

    • “This is an adorable game with lovely music, visuals, and is just very relaxing and happy overall.”
    • “The soundtrack is relaxing and has a hint of magic in the notes with the twinkle of piano keys here and there.”
    • “The music is so relaxing and sweet, I adore making everyone happy and hearing their little song. Very cute game, excited to see what gets added to it and to decorate even more!”
    • “The game could use more music tracks; also, the title/main menu feels a bit basic.”
    • “The music gets lost at times, which can be frustrating during gameplay.”
    • “While the soundtrack is relaxing, it lacks variety and can become repetitive.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their cute, cozy, and nostalgic art style, contributing to a heartwarming atmosphere. Players appreciate the adorable visuals and charming animations, which enhance the overall relaxing experience, despite some limitations in furniture and terrain options. The game runs smoothly on various platforms, further elevating its appeal through beautiful aesthetics and soothing music.

    • “The art style is very cute and nostalgic.”
    • “The graphics are adorable, and it plays great on my Steam Deck, docked to my TV.”
    • “Beautiful visuals, soothing music, and a calm, heartwarming atmosphere.”
    • “It's almost like I am playing more of a waiting game; there are a lot of unlocks for both visuals and scenery objects, so I think it's a game that will be a bit stale at first, and maybe more fun when you actually have a big inventory.”
    • “Settings & extras include camera options, display and resolution options, audio options, and graphical settings such as shadow quality, depth of field, and model quality.”
    • “Are the graphics cute?”
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Twinkleby is characterized by its relaxing and cozy mechanics, focusing on home decoration and island-building, which appeals to fans of the genre. While the game offers charming visuals and engaging interactions with villagers, some players find the pace slow and desire more content variety, such as additional furniture styles and characters. Overall, it is best enjoyed in short sessions, providing a whimsical and satisfying experience despite some limitations.

    • “I like the quirkiness of the mechanics of evicting neighbors or tossing houses off the cliff.”
    • “The gameplay is very chill but engaging; the villagers are a lot of fun to watch putter about (and when they're happy, they sing me their little song! I love it very much).”
    • “It’s one of those games that’s best played in short bursts; its whimsical art and satisfying gameplay can be appreciated without overstaying its welcome.”
    • “However, I don't like when decorating is the main mechanic of the game.”
    • “The gameplay is pretty simple.”
    • “Twinkleby is a decent and relaxing cozy game that delivers charm through its island-building mechanics.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring beautiful visuals and soothing music that create a heartwarming atmosphere. Players find joy in the villagers' uplifting songs and the overall wholesome experience, making it a delightful choice for all.

    • “Beautiful visuals, soothing music, and a calm, heartwarming atmosphere.”
    • “Once happy, they will reward you by humming a heartwarming tune along with giving you some stellars and collectibles.”
    • “The singing of the 'neighbors' (aka villagers) in this game due to happiness is absolutely heartwarming.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing interactions between villagers and objects, particularly the comedic act of flicking unwanted items off the island, which leads to entertaining reactions from characters. Players find joy in the absurdity of throwing personal belongings and neighbors off the island, adding a playful and destructive element to the gameplay.

    • “Villagers interact with objects in funny ways.”
    • “Flicking unwanted items off the island is hilarious.”
    • “A feature that is just an extra but is funny is that to remove neighbors or items, you throw them off your island.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is noted to be minimal, with some players expressing a preference for gameplay mechanics over narrative depth. While there are characters and quests, the overall storytelling is not a focal point, leading to a more resource-driven experience rather than a rich narrative journey.

    • “The story and gameplay are intricately woven together, creating a rich narrative experience that keeps players engaged.”
    • “I have told this story before in other reviews, but as a child, I loved to draw a map of a house and then add furniture. I was never good at drawing, but I had a lot of fun making those.”
    • “The narrative is compelling and adds depth to the gameplay, making every quest feel meaningful.”
    • “No story, some characters take too long to interact with objects, no diagonal placement, can’t physically pick up characters, music gets lost at times.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that while grinding for achievements isn't a primary focus, there are plenty of grindy goals available, such as collecting resources and unlocking items from the store. The game offers a variety of quests and side quests that encourage resource gathering, appealing to those who enjoy a grindy experience.

    • “I am usually about grinding resources and doing as much of the quests/side quests that I can without much in the way of making things look pretty.”
    • “There is a store with a relatively good inventory to unlock, as well as lots of random collection/unlocks across the game, so if nothing else it gives you some grindy goals.”
    • “(+) lots of unlocks and grindy goals, if you're into that.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of Twinkleby is characterized by beautiful visuals and soothing music, creating a calm and heartwarming experience. While the game encourages creativity through mixing items and seasons to attract rare neighbors, its slow pacing and repetitive nature may not appeal to all players. Overall, it offers a charming and relaxing ambiance that enhances gameplay.

    • “Beautiful visuals, soothing music, and a calm, heartwarming atmosphere.”
    • “Twinkleby is a charming and relaxing experience that thrives on creativity and atmosphere, even if its slow pacing and repetitive loop won’t click with everyone.”
    • “Well, there's also the self-imposed challenge of mixing up items, atmospheres, and seasons to get rare neighbors, but some of them will appear naturally with a little luck.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have noted that while the game runs smoothly without significant lag, there are optimization concerns related to lighting and scene effects, which can cause fluctuations in GPU performance. Additionally, there is a desire for customizable character skins that do not heavily impact system performance.

    • “There might be some optimization issues with the light sources and scene effects. I had no lag or anything, but the GPU would change speed very frequently because of scene effects and heavy lamp usage.”
    • “If not too much, custom player skins would be appreciated too; styling shouldn't take too much PC performance.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight the charming character designs and engaging interactions with decorations, emphasizing the overall cuteness that enhances the character development experience.

    • “The character designs are also adorable!”
    • “Cute character designs and interactions with decorations.”
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Twinkleby is a casual simulation game.

Twinkleby is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Twinkleby was released on September 23, 2025.

Twinkleby was developed by Might and Delight.

Twinkleby has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

Twinkleby is a single player game.

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