Some new games grab your attention by throwing you into epic battles. Others, like a recent announcement, take a different path. This one is an RPG where you don’t fight monsters or warlords. Instead, your main weapons are your wits and cooking skills. The goal? To win over an entire town with great food and a warm welcome.
Meet The Hearth & Harbour, a fresh title from Saltstone Studios, a development team based in Ireland. This game puts players in the shoes of a man who traveled far from his homeland. He sought a new life, chasing a dream and leaving behind the shadows of war. His journey brings him to Lewthport, a bustling city where he decides to open his own restaurant, "The Silver Spoon." It’s his chance to build the future he always wanted. But running a new business is tough. He will face many struggles, including a sizable debt from starting the restaurant.
Your job in The Hearth & Harbour is to manage every part of this new eatery. You’ll cook meals for your customers, making sure everyone leaves happy. The game uses a turn-based system for these restaurant tasks. You’ll need to arrange tables carefully and take orders efficiently to impress each person who walks through your doors. Beyond the kitchen, you can also explore Lewthport itself. The city holds many stories, and your choices in conversations will shape how these tales unfold. Unexpected paths can appear based on what you say.
The Hearth & Harbour is still cooking in the studio; a release date has not been set yet. However, it is confirmed to arrive on PC, available through Steam.