The casual puzzle-adventure game Wooden House launched on Steam on September 16, 2026. At the time of writing, it has received 489 user reviews with a 98% positive rating, earning an "Overwhelmingly Positive" status. Centered around assembling handmade wooden miniature scenes, the game tells a story of childhood and friendship, with a relaxing atmosphere reminiscent of Animal Crossing.
Developed by Tiny Monks Tales and published by Daedalic Entertainment, this title bills itself as a "tactile 3D coloring book." Each level presents an unfinished wooden scene where players must rotate the environment, observe their surroundings, and find the correct slots for various objects. As assembly progresses, the scenes gradually gain color, animation, and detail.
The game features no timers or high-score systems. Players follow Foxy and Ben the Frog through childhood memories and adventures, uncovering their stories by completing scenes. Finishing certain areas triggers animations and interactions; rotating the scene reveals new perspectives and hidden parts, with hints available if you get stuck.
Wooden House shares similarities with Animal Crossing mainly in its cute animal characters, colorful rural settings, and relaxing pace, but the gameplay differs. This title lacks village management, a real-time calendar, home customization, and social simulation systems, focusing instead on observing and assembling miniature scenes.
The standard edition on Steam is priced at $16.99 and is currently available with a 30% discount, bringing the price down to $11.89 until September 30. A free demo is still available for download, allowing players to try the game before deciding to purchase.
The Steam version supports 24 achievements, Steam Cloud saves, and Family Sharing. In addition to Steam, Wooden House has also launched on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.