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House Builder

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

Become a one-man construction crew! Travel around the world and through the ages to build iconic designs! Beware of unpleasant temperatures and dangerous fauna!

Global score

80/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Relaxing and satisfying gameplay
    • Variety of houses and building techniques
    • Skill progression system
    • Educational value about construction
    • Good developer support and updates

    Cons

    • Bugs and physics glitches
    • Limited content and replayability
    • Some repetitive tasks
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Crane controls and some mechanics can be frustrating

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Thrill, Strategy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose building order after initial linear progression and can decide on construction approach within given house templates."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skill improvement via a skill tree and mastering various building mechanics, though some tasks become repetitive."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal progress and building at own pace without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report spending long hours and returning to the game, though some note limited content may reduce long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Singleplayer only with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some creativity in building different houses and using various materials, but mostly follows predefined blueprints and templates."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and non-competitive."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players find the game relaxing and use it as a stress relief and distraction from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some experimentation with building techniques and materials, but largely constrained by mission objectives and templates."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration of different geographic locations and architectural styles, but within known game environments."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited customization mostly restricted to choosing building materials or styles within set parameters."

    • Fantasy
      -4

      "Game focuses on realistic house building simulation with authentic materials and techniques."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solo without social interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Skill tree and progression system allow players to improve building efficiency and unlock new abilities."

    • Health
      -5

      "Purely sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active participation; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate skills, unlock new houses, and gather materials to advance through the game."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Many players describe the game as relaxing and therapeutic, balancing challenge and flow."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visual and auditory feedback is pleasant but not intense; some sensory enjoyment from building processes."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or lore; gameplay is context-free building tasks."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some planning and resource management involved, but largely straightforward task execution."

    • Thrill
      -4

      "Gameplay is calm and controlled with minimal risk or suspense."

    • Value
      3

      "Players generally find good value for time spent, especially on sale; some complaints about price versus content."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive violence; focus on constructive building."

    • Survival
      -3

      "Some survival elements mentioned but minimal threat or failure conditions; mostly stable gameplay."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026