Teddy's Haven

I can't see why this game have such high review score. The crafting is tedious, collecting of material gets repetetive.

this game is everything i could ever want from a fantasy shop sim game without exaggeration. you're never rushed, there's no worry of losing inventory since you can't die with all the creatures being friendly and all parts of gameplay is satisfying and fun. despite not sinking that much time into this game yet, it's already sucked me in that i wanted to leave a positive review. even if i knew nothing of the game's description, just from experiencing it i could tell it was made with love, and i look forward to future updates ♥

This is such a fun and cozy game! The art style is super pretty. There's lots of cosmetic options for your store to make it look cozy and pretty (decorating, yay!)! I also love that the map's fauna changes with the seasons (you aren't collecting the same type of berries every season). The game balancing makes it easy to progress without feeling stressful. If you like shop simulators, I would recommend it, especially if you want a little more to do than other shop games. It's got exploration and gathering (without combat) all while running the shop in the background. The balancing makes it so you can easily hire a stock person and a cashier very early on (I got both on day 4). This help allows you to gather and crafting during the day, instead of having to do that on top of running the shop. Plus, you're rewarded for exploring before opening the shop with certain buffs (both to profit and gathering) you can find out on the map. The one negative is that is sometimes feels difficult to navigate. There was no actual tutorial, but rather just a few things that pop up as tips (not that a tutorial is necessary but I can tell that some players might have a issue with that without playing the full game). The other thing is that there's no UI to check on certain things outside of the shop. There's a level journal, but that's it. I would love to have a map, be able to see if you've gathered something before, or maybe even the ability to check what progress you have toward certain unlocks. My thoughts on the early access (but these thoughts do not impact my overall recommendation of the game): - The crafting trees cap out at intermediate products. I'm not saying I need complicated crafting trees that balloon over time, but it would be nice if I could turn my thread into armor or ingots into weapons. I do however feel like that will be added eventually (so maybe when you're going to buy this game, it has that already)! Assuming the final products get added later, I would also really like a little crafting tree menu to see what is an intermediate good and what it is used for (a grayed out both or ??? would be awesome if I haven't crafted those items yet). - Profit balancing is a bit overtuned. I'm don't think this is a bad thing necessarily since it's a bit more relaxing to be able to buy what you like and easily stay above water. This may be because I make sure to go around the map to the buff spawn points before opening the shop and have Teddy's level high, both of which increase profits an insane amount. So I'd say if you're looking for a more realistic/stressful shop simulator, maybe just don't find the profit buffs. - No tutorial or UI when you're not at the shop. I expect that those things get added later, but at least have a quick explanation or log book to look up what certain things do would be nice.

I never write reviews but I just HAD TO for this game. Teddy's Haven is the cosy game I didn't know I needed in my life. I've played a lot of cosy and simulator games, but this one is honestly my favourite. From the satisfying organising and displaying mechanics, to the simple exploring and foraging, to the beautiful and cosy graphics, Teddy's Haven honestly has it all. The mechanics are exactly what other simulator and other cosy games are missing. Teddys Haven has the perfect mix of game mechanics and simplicity to keep it exciting, while simple enough to completely zone out to. An honourable mention speaking of mechanics definitely has to be how you can place the furniture ANYWHERE, even on top of each other if you wanted. It takes away the frustration of customisation, which a lot of other games lack imo. The game was also created in memory of a late pet, and the love really shows in this passion project. It has everything you need to truly unwind, relax, and customise your gameplay completely in the way that you want! TLDR: Teddy's Haven is a satisfying, cosy, super customisable game where the passion and love truly shows in the game. If you're looking for a game where frustration doesnt exist, Teddy's Haven is for you <33

You really are given tons of freedom for how you not only design your shop but also the land surrounding it. I've seen shopkeepers create entire court yards from foundations and benches. Its truly relaxing and allows the most of creativity. I appreciate the heck out of the developer for creating this beautiful world. Through grief they made a cozy world to spend hours in

This game is truely amazing! I have loved it from day one. Its almost endless and theres so many different crafting items u can make for the game as a whole. Its adorable and really really visually captivating! I really hope that they are gonna be adding more items that can be made from everything. I highly reccomend this game I have 41 hours and stiff not bored like i get with other sim games! If you are on the fence DO IT!

The video game equivalent of a hug especially for anyone who has ever bonded with or lost a pet. Humanity has its ups and downs but the team who made this game represents the best of us.