Gourdlets

Really cute, relaxing game. I wish there were more items to put down and/.or they weren't drip-fed at such a slow pace. For example, you can get lots of cakes and coffee machines to make a café, but no coffee cups, tea mugs, etc. which would be a cute addition. I don't know if some of this stuff is available to unlock, and I wish that when you unlocked items it was done as small packs of themed items, rather than as individual items. I have played for 4 hours so far, and have unlocked a sewer, a mushroom, a sandcastle, and a BBQ.

I don’t usually write reviews but I saw that this game didn’t have any and felt I needed to rectify that! Great game! I played the demo and couldn’t wait to get the full version. The game is very cozy like Townscaper but I already prefer this over that game. It offers more options to create like building in the Sims. I cannot recommend this game enough! Additionally, if my review isn’t enough. The fact that it is $5 and heavily repayable. I’ve paid more for less polished games that aren’t even remotely repayable so give it a shot! (Played on Steam Deck in handheld mode, this game should be Steam Deck verified. It has full controller support and an in-game keyboard so thank you to the devs for having that available at launch!)

I found this game on TikTok originally and fell in love from the start. It was an impatient wait but totally worth the wait! If you have the creative bug, this game is a great game to itch it. The gourdlets are adorable and I nearly started to cry with happiness as I realized you can dress them up and change their colors. I spent a good hour and a half playing the game and there are a few things I would like to eventually see in the game: 1. Windows and wall decor for inside the homes 2. More natural tones for color options 3. Maybe animals of some sort (birds, farm animals) 4. The ability to add layers to the terrain to create hills. I'm excited to see how this game grows and I look forward to what more the creators can come up with!