Hearth and Hamlet Wiki
Demo tips, kingdom systems, and launch-ready guides for Hearth and Hamlet.
Unofficial wiki for Hearth and Hamlet: beginner paths, worker priorities, buildings, raids, and launch facts for the Steam release.
- Aug 19
- Planned Steam release
- Demo
- Playable before launch
- PC
- Windows + Linux
- 70k+
- Wishlists celebrated
Hubs organised around what kingdom builders search for before and after launch.
Guides Hub
Hearth and Hamlet guides hub: getting started, demo tips, gold, happiness, demo vs full, raids, trade, and magic.
Read guide Tier ListTier List Hub
Building, research, and worker priority tiers for the Hearth and Hamlet demo—what to unlock first before the Aug 19, 2026 launch.
Read guide SystemsHearth and Hamlet Systems Hub Guide
Kingdom systems overview for Hearth and Hamlet—resources, buildings, policies, and controls before the Aug 19, 2026 Steam release.
Read guide ToolsTools Hub
Practical tools for Hearth and Hamlet—system requirements, worker planner, and Steam Deck settings for demo and launch prep.
Read guide UpdatesHearth and Hamlet Updates Hub News
Release timeline, price status, and demo polish for Hearth and Hamlet—Aug 19 2026 plan, platforms, and launch checklist.
Read guide LinksLinks Hub
Official Steam store and community links for Hearth and Hamlet, plus wiki hubs for release date, guides, and systems.
Read guideStart with the paths that fix early bottlenecks and first-hour confusion.
Guides Hub
Hearth and Hamlet guides hub: getting started, demo tips, gold, happiness, demo vs full, raids, trade, and magic.
Read guide SystemsHearth and Hamlet Systems Hub Guide
Kingdom systems overview for Hearth and Hamlet—resources, buildings, policies, and controls before the Aug 19, 2026 Steam release.
Read guide Tier ListTier List Hub
Building, research, and worker priority tiers for the Hearth and Hamlet demo—what to unlock first before the Aug 19, 2026 launch.
Read guide ToolsTools Hub
Practical tools for Hearth and Hamlet—system requirements, worker planner, and Steam Deck settings for demo and launch prep.
Read guide UpdatesHearth and Hamlet Updates Hub News
Release timeline, price status, and demo polish for Hearth and Hamlet—Aug 19 2026 plan, platforms, and launch checklist.
Read guide LinksLinks Hub
Official Steam store and community links for Hearth and Hamlet, plus wiki hubs for release date, guides, and systems.
Read guide GuidesGetting Started
Hearth and Hamlet getting started: campfire basics, workers, early buildings, demo tips, and what to learn before Aug 19 2026.
Read guide SystemsResources
Food, wood, stone, gold, and magic storage explained for Hearth and Hamlet—how stockpiles, workers, and bottlenecks interact.
Read guide Tier ListBuildings Tier List
S–D building unlock priority for early and mid demo progression in Hearth and Hamlet—food, wood, defense, and what can wait.
Read guide ToolsSystem Requirements
Official Windows and Linux system requirements for Hearth and Hamlet—minimum and recommended specs from the Steam store page.
Read guide UpdatesRelease Date
Hearth and Hamlet plans Steam Aug 19 2026 after a July announcement—70k wishlists, demo tips, platforms, and price links.
Read guide UpdatesPrice & Editions
Hearth and Hamlet price status: official launch price not announced yet, wishlist tips, demo value, and pre-order caution.
Read guide GuidesHow to Play
How to play Hearth and Hamlet: gather, hire workers, build, research, policies, trade, magic, and guards in the cozy loop.
Read guide SystemsBuildings Overview
Building types overview for Hearth and Hamlet—tents, production, civic halls, defense, taverns, and magical academies.
Read guide Tier ListResearch Tier List
Research priority tiers for Hearth and Hamlet demo progression—early unlocks, mid-game tech, and magic paths that can wait.
Read guide ToolsWorker Planner
Early and mid-game worker allocation ratios for Hearth and Hamlet—checklists that link food, wood, stone, gold, and guards.
Read guide GuidesDemo Guide
Hearth and Hamlet demo guide: what to expect before the Aug 19 2026 launch, loop practice, and fair demo vs full-game notes.
Read guide Tier ListWorkers Tier List
Worker job allocation priority for Hearth and Hamlet—early food focus, mid-game balances, and raid-ready guard drafts.
Read guide ToolsSteam Deck Settings
Steam Deck and handheld settings for Hearth and Hamlet: UI scaling, audio, Shift+F11, readability, and cozy idle tips.
Read guide UpdatesLaunch Checklist
Pre-launch checklist for Hearth and Hamlet—wishlist, demo practice, specs check, and guides before August 19, 2026.
Read guide GuidesEarly Game
Hearth and Hamlet early game walkthrough: first-hour food, wood, fishing, woodcutters, population growth, and research unlocks.
Read guide GuidesDemo vs Full Game
Hearth and Hamlet demo vs full game: v1.0.46 limits, gold unlock, save compatibility, and August 19 2026 expectations.
Read guide GuidesHow to Get Gold
How to get gold in Hearth and Hamlet demo and launch prep: unlock timing, market confusion, trade, and research spends.
Read guide GuidesHappiness Guide
Hearth and Hamlet happiness guide: morale, policies, taverns, taxes, and production bonuses for a stable kingdom.
Read guide GuidesPreview / Review
Hearth and Hamlet pre-release preview based on demo and trailer—not a final review of the Aug 19 2026 full game.
Read guideNew to the campfire? Follow these steps before you drown in wood shortages.
- 1
Learn the first-hour loop
Open the Getting Started guide, then follow How to Play so manual gathering, workers, and camp upgrades click into place.
- 2
Balance Food, Wood, and jobs
Use the Resources overview and the Worker Priority list before your settlement starves or stalls on timber.
- 3
Unlock buildings and research in order
Check the Building Priority and Research Priority pages, then deepen with the Buildings system page.
- 4
Prepare for raids and policies
Read Defend Against Raids and Policies once your camp grows past the first public house and guard house milestones.
- 5
Track launch facts, gold, and tools
Confirm the Release Date, compare the slice on Demo vs Full Game, practice How to Get Gold, and keep the Worker Planner handy.
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
When does Hearth and Hamlet release?
The planned Steam release date is August 19, 2026 for Windows and SteamOS/Linux. See the Release Date page for unlock timing notes and launch checklist links.
Is there a demo?
Yes. A demo has been available through Steam events and store pages—Demo v1.0.46 even unlocks gold. Start with the Demo Guide and set fair expectations on Demo vs Full Game.
Which languages are supported?
This wiki supports: English, Deutsch, 日本語, 한국어. Configure locales in site.meta.json and run npm run generate:i18n.
Is Hearth and Hamlet multiplayer?
No. It is a single-player incremental citybuilder. Focus on workers, policies, and personal progression rather than online multiplayer.
Where should absolute beginners start?
Begin with Getting Started, then Early Game Walkthrough, and keep Controls open if the UI feels dense on Steam Deck or 4K.