I think I could stay here forever. Summerhouse is the kind of indie game that makes you appreciate the little things, the tranquil spaces you can carve out from the chaos of everyday life. This is a tiny house building sim that has no challenges, no problems to solve, no budgets to meet or patrons to keep happy – it's just you and your creativity, left alone to explore.
At first, I wasn't sure what to expect. I've never been a cozy gamer, and I chalk that up to a short attention span and need for constant stimulation. But Summerhouse feels almost like a soothing ASMR experience, pairing a wistful musical score with four stunning maps to transport you both physically, mentally, and emotionally to a place that feels safe. More importantly, though, it feels all yours. So much so, I'm now feeling wistful for a quiet life by an Alpine river after years of considering myself a city kid.
