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Hearth and Hamlet Wiki

Launch guides, kingdom systems, and crash help for Hearth and Hamlet on Steam.

Unofficial wiki for Hearth and Hamlet: launch guides, workers, buildings, raids, gold, and crash fixes after Steam release.

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Steam · Aug 19, 2026
$7.99
Intro −10% until Aug 26
PC
Windows + Linux
85%
Very Positive at launch
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Hubs organised around what kingdom builders search for in the first week after launch.

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Guides

Guides Hub

Hearth and Hamlet guides hub: getting started, tips, walkthrough, gold, raids, trade, magic, and launch review.

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Systems

Hearth and Hamlet Systems Hub Guide

Kingdom systems for Hearth and Hamlet after launch: resources, buildings, policies, achievements, and controls on Steam.

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Tier List

Tier List Hub

Building, research, and worker priority tiers for the Hearth and Hamlet demo—what to unlock first before the Aug 19, 2026 launch.

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Tools

Tools Hub

Practical tools for Hearth and Hamlet—system requirements, crash fixes, worker planner, and Steam Deck settings after launch.

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Updates

Hearth and Hamlet Updates Hub News

Hearth and Hamlet updates: out now Aug 19 2026, intro price, demo v1.0.46 notes, plus a launch-week checklist.

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Links

Links Hub

Official Steam store and community links for Hearth and Hamlet, plus wiki hubs for release date, guides, and systems.

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Updates

Out Now

Hearth and Hamlet launch news: out now on Steam Aug 19 2026, intro price, reviews, Discord, and first-week watch.

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Guides

Getting Started

Hearth and Hamlet getting started: campfire basics, workers, early buildings, demo tips, and first-week habits after the Aug 19 2026 launch.

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Systems

Resources

Food, wood, stone, gold, and magic storage explained for Hearth and Hamlet—how stockpiles, workers, and bottlenecks interact.

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Tier List

Buildings Tier List

S–D building unlock priority for early and mid demo progression in Hearth and Hamlet—food, wood, defense, and what can wait.

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Tools

System Requirements

Official Windows and Linux system requirements for Hearth and Hamlet—minimum and recommended specs from the Steam store page.

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Updates

Release Date

Hearth and Hamlet released on Steam Aug 19 2026 at 17:00 UTC+1—platforms, intro price links, 150k wishlists, and demo notes.

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Tools

Crash Troubleshooting

Fix Hearth and Hamlet crashes: verify Steam files, DirectX 11, Deck issues, scaling, and launch options after the Aug 2026 release.

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Updates

Price & Editions

Hearth and Hamlet price: $7.99 USD with −10% intro offer until Aug 26 2026, bundles, demo value, and regional notes.

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Guides

How to Play

How to play Hearth and Hamlet: gather, hire workers, build, research, policies, trade, magic, and guards in the cozy loop.

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Systems

Buildings Overview

Building types overview for Hearth and Hamlet—tents, production, civic halls, defense, taverns, and magical academies.

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Tier List

Research Tier List

Research priority tiers for Hearth and Hamlet demo progression—early unlocks, mid-game tech, and magic paths that can wait.

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Tools

Worker Planner

Early and mid-game worker allocation ratios for Hearth and Hamlet—checklists that link food, wood, stone, gold, and guards.

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Guides

Tips and Tricks

Hearth and Hamlet tips: blue arrow, worker splits, research first, town square, iron, fishing, and early raid defense.

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Guides

Walkthrough

Hearth and Hamlet walkthrough: campfire to kingdom, fishing, town square, gold, magic, raids, and late-game upgrades after launch.

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Tier List

Workers Tier List

Worker job allocation priority for Hearth and Hamlet—early food focus, mid-game balances, and raid-ready guard drafts.

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Tools

Steam Deck Settings

Steam Deck and handheld settings for Hearth and Hamlet: UI scaling, audio, Shift+F11, readability, and cozy idle tips.

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Updates

Launch Checklist

First-week checklist for Hearth and Hamlet—buy or sample, crash recovery, specs, guides, and achievements after August 19, 2026.

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Guides

Early Game

Hearth and Hamlet early game walkthrough: first-hour food, wood, fishing, woodcutters, population growth, and research unlocks.

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Guides

How to Get Gold

How to get gold in Hearth and Hamlet demo and launch prep: unlock timing, market confusion, trade, and research spends.

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Guides

Happiness Guide

Hearth and Hamlet happiness guide: morale, policies, taverns, taxes, and production bonuses for a stable kingdom.

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Systems

Achievements

Hearth and Hamlet achievements: all 24 Steam trophies, difficulties, 200% happiness, distant trade, and the Ashenholt challenge.

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Guides

Launch Review

Hearth and Hamlet launch review: Very Positive Steam scores, cozy loop, late-game pacing, and who should buy after Aug 19.

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Guides

Demo Guide

Hearth and Hamlet demo guide: what the free sample still teaches after the Aug 19 2026 launch, plus fair demo vs full-game notes.

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Guides

Demo vs Full Game

Hearth and Hamlet demo vs full game: v1.0.46 limits, gold unlock, save compatibility, and August 19 2026 expectations.

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Quick start

New to the campfire? Follow these steps before food and wood run dry.

  1. 1

    Learn the first-hour loop

    Open Getting Started, then follow How to Play and the Tips list so gathering, workers, and camp upgrades click into place.

  2. 2

    Balance Food, Wood, and jobs

    Use the Resources overview and the Worker Priority list before your settlement starves or stalls on timber.

  3. 3

    Unlock buildings and research in order

    Check the Building Priority and Research Priority pages, then deepen with the Walkthrough and Buildings pages.

  4. 4

    Prepare for raids, gold, and policies

    Read Defend Against Raids, How to Get Gold, and Policies once the public house and guard house exist.

  5. 5

    Fix crashes and chase achievements

    If the game will not start, open Troubleshooting. Then use Achievements and the Launch news page for first-week facts.

FAQ

Wiki FAQ

Quick answers to the most common questions.

Is Hearth and Hamlet out yet?

Yes. The full Steam release unlocked on August 19, 2026 at 17:00 UTC+1 for Windows and SteamOS/Linux. See Launch news and Release Date.

What does it cost?

Steam lists $7.99 USD with a −10% introductory offer until August 26, 2026. Regional prices vary. Confirm on the store page and read Price.

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 play.

The game crashes on startup. What now?

Verify Steam files, try the DirectX 11 launch option, and follow Troubleshooting. Deck players should also read Steam Deck Settings.