House Flipper

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 180 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 45 out of 180
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  1. xavia91
    Jun 5, 2018
    6
    It is missing a lot of content and really should implement mod support, it is fun at the beginning but as soon as you sold your first house it's all rinse and repeat, very limited options for objects, just one (1!) shower type, even though there are other types available in other houses and that is the same for pretty much every other thing you can buy...
  2. JulienJaden
    Sep 12, 2018
    6
    A good start - there is certainly potential here.
    However, given that the game is lacking a lot of what I would deem essentials for this kind of game (a much greater selection of furniture, paint, tiles, etc.; gardening; the ability to expand the house; an actually working buyer AI; mid- and long-term goals and a better sense of progression; and, perhaps most importantly, moddability),    A good start - there is certainly potential here.
    However, given that the game is lacking a lot of what I would deem essentials for this kind of game (a much greater selection of furniture, paint, tiles, etc.; gardening; the ability to expand the house; an actually working buyer AI; mid- and long-term goals and a better sense of progression; and, perhaps most importantly, moddability), yet is presented as a full release, I am scoring it based on what is there and what isn't, as any game the developers deem fit for a full release should.

    Given enough time and effort, this may become one of the most zen games on the market and a classic - I mean, let's be honest, the game already kinda captures what is by and large the best thing about the Sims games (I mean besides dropping them in a pool with no ladder or walling in the pesky neighbor).
    But some of the necessary changes might require some pretty extensive changes to the code; enabling moddability in a way that makes it easily accessible alone can be quite daunting.

    Maybe it helps that large portions of the game, particularly the interfaces and menus, look very WIP, so the developers still have tons of work ahead of them, if they want to make this game more than a half-polished Alpha, and it shouldn't be too much of a stretch for them to give some core systems a complete overhaul

    Let's hope, then, that they are in this for the long haul.    … Expand
  3. Fredson
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    When you collect trash and bum, you are renovating a haunted house. I really like the love and passion for this game. The devs are really doing their best to make it better for us, the players. And I know it sounds like I'm sticking my head in their asses but it's true, this game would be an unplayable mess without their love.
  4. Gregnator
    May 11, 2019
    8
    House flipper is a game where you flip houses.
    You start of with a little bit of money, and you earn money by doing chores. With the money earned, you can buy houses, which you fix up and decorate, and then sell (or keep as a new office). The game itself is unique, and has a fun gameplay loop. There is not much of a grind, and the game keeps feeling fresh.
    For those who are scared of    House flipper is a game where you flip houses.
    You start of with a little bit of money, and you earn money by doing chores. With the money earned, you can buy houses, which you fix up and decorate, and then sell (or keep as a new office). The game itself is unique, and has a fun gameplay loop. There is not much of a grind, and the game keeps feeling fresh.

    For those who are scared of roaches or spiders, do not worry! There is an option in game which allows you to change those pests into pieces of glass. Parents BEWARE. The game contains one house which has jumpscares and is ABSOLUTELY NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN IN ANY WAY!
    The game does not give you an option to turn it off, nor does it warn you.
    A lot of the assets this game uses are "free" or bought assets from the unity and the unreal engine stores. This makes it feel a bit cheap. The game overall is a solid 7.5/10. It's a lot of fun and a solid game.    … Expand
  5. Ksie
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Абсолютно бессмысленная, но страшно затягивающая игра. Утомляет только затянутая анимация некоторых видов действий вроде подключения раковины и покраска обоев.
  6. AxisSunsour
    Feb 16, 2022
    8
    I really enjoy the relaxed game play. However! I really wish the XBox or console version were just as good as the PC version. I know I know PC is "so much better" than console but I prefer console. The game has a lot of potential it be so awesome for console.
  7. spitzbell
    May 6, 2018
    8
    I like the idea of this game, it seems very simple but after watching some youtubers one may realize there's much more to it. I'm not sure about the game cost though, is it really 15$, anyone?
  8. Jellonek
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    It's like The Sims, Viscera Cleanup Detail and Championship Manager all rolled into one
  9. nattala
    May 17, 2018
    10
    Really great game

    After watching a few of episodes of series made in US with buying, upgrading and selling houses i needed that game

    Realistic, funny, easy to follow, acceptable graphics, recommended
  10. Nikalipka
    May 17, 2018
    10
    It's based on very good idea! That's why it is so interesting. You can buy, change and sell your house and have a very big fun. I like lifestyle tv, but it is much more better!
  11. tiailds
    Jun 12, 2018
    8
    The biggest problem is that there needs to be more. More available houses, more handyman assignments, more buy-able assets. The simplest of landscaping features would be helpful as well. Another gripe is buyers wanting me to supply their bunker and buy food or turn down a house because it lacks a TV. Buy it yourself!
  12. arthas9182
    May 17, 2018
    10
    It's nice game for all family! if you like simulators you will love this game!
    Good job Playway!
  13. 2019RoyBatty
    May 30, 2018
    10
    Funny, addictive and educating game. It will give you some understanding of how to makeover a house.
  14. hotvodka
    May 16, 2018
    10
    House Flipper got some addictive addition like heroin or some. I just LOVE IT!
  15. Kantarakta
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    i just got my beta key and loving this game so much. Pull out the hammer and knock down walls !
  16. Kyuhu
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    The Sims with messed homes. Not normally messed but crazy as..... It is really a satisfaction to clean it all.
  17. AlexBlasio
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    It is an interesting game which can exploit various characteristics. I, as an architecture student, find the proposal of this game interesting, I like it and can improve it, hoping for the best of the product.
  18. shadyprincez
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    The negative reviews are incorrect. This game is an amazing home improvement and decorating game.
  19. d__b
    May 22, 2018
    0
    All negative reviews get deleted, most positive reviews are 10/10 single-liners by accounts without any other review. That's a clear indication of a game you should stay the heck away from.

    But let us say something about game itself as well, even though it'll probably be deleted as well: - Performance is terrible. All 'levels' are small plots with few walls and at most 100 objects, yet    All negative reviews get deleted, most positive reviews are 10/10 single-liners by accounts without any other review. That's a clear indication of a game you should stay the heck away from.

    But let us say something about game itself as well, even though it'll probably be deleted as well:
    - Performance is terrible. All 'levels' are small plots with few walls and at most 100 objects, yet this 'game' will consume all system resources available, making me suspect it's some cryptocurrency miner disguised as a game. If you trigger something requiring physics engine, it will cause game to hang for a second.
    - It's boring and tedious. Repetitive content can be fun if it's rewarding enough, but this game failed to make it so.
    - It's badly designed, with systems that do nothing.
    - It's limited - there is something like 20 'missions' or 'tasks', and then similar number of 'freeform'/'sandbox' houses, and then it's done, no random new tasks, not even way to replay them without restarting everything.

    Stay. The heck. Away.    … Expand
  20. Spedsbjerg
    May 28, 2018
    0
    I have no idea how you can rate this 10, it is stale, for the first 30 min at least (this was when I have up) you just collecting trash. yea it sounds great to renovate houses and sell them, and being creative is usually fun, but not here, at all. it is full of bugs, it is weird. the aesthetic is confusing, for the most you have this nice colourfull texture, but at some times, someI have no idea how you can rate this 10, it is stale, for the first 30 min at least (this was when I have up) you just collecting trash. yea it sounds great to renovate houses and sell them, and being creative is usually fun, but not here, at all. it is full of bugs, it is weird. the aesthetic is confusing, for the most you have this nice colourfull texture, but at some times, some realistic just jumps out of the blue. YOU SHOULD STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS GAME.… Expand
  21. AkaJacob
    Jun 27, 2018
    7
    House flipper is very unique, and can be very addicting, but it suffers by making cleaning, painting, etc, the main focus of the gameplay, which gets boring fast, but it's aided by upgrades later on that speed up this part of the game. Solid game to pick up on sale.
  22. stubaz
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    Am I going mad, why on Earth would I be cleaning up virtual garbage and painting walls? Well, the mad part is debatable, but House Flipper being fun definitely isn't. I've spent far too many hours cleaning and selling houses, my wife reckons I should be doing it for real, on our own house. I'm disabled and spend much of the day in bed. This game has given me a great way to pass time andAm I going mad, why on Earth would I be cleaning up virtual garbage and painting walls? Well, the mad part is debatable, but House Flipper being fun definitely isn't. I've spent far too many hours cleaning and selling houses, my wife reckons I should be doing it for real, on our own house. I'm disabled and spend much of the day in bed. This game has given me a great way to pass time and not having to worry about being shot or completing something by the clock.

    No time limits, plenty to do and let your imagination run free. I recommend it for anyone from 7 to 97. And I've never spilled a drop of paint on the carpet or furniture. You can go flippin' mad as well. Grab a copy of House Flipper and find your hidden talents. Just don't let your wife know you're a good painter / decorator.    … Expand
  23. svergio_mel
    Nov 25, 2018
    2
    So difikulte i need to use my keyrbord ti win a lot of CTRLPics and disbalanse
  24. Pedrolini
    Jun 5, 2019
    0
    This game is a joke. One of the worst games on the market with many bugs and dull gameplay.
  25. HavardMitz
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Perfect for some evening chill! I really enjoy these games where you can just let your imagination loose, think outside the box, and design a beautiful house!
  26. Red_Bundy
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    Sehr tolles Spiel !
    Also ich kann nur sagen mich hat es direkt in den Bann gezogen, das Renovieren und die Freiheiten bei der Gestaltung einfach grandios. Addons Sehr empfehlenswert, zumindest das Garten DLC.

    minimale abzüge in der Animation, Grafik ist grundsätzlich gut!
    Ein Koop Modus wäre noch wünschenswert :)
    8/10
  27. Cadeology
    Jan 15, 2022
    6
    This is a good simulation game to get into especially at the beginning of your playthrough. Do not expect to enjoy this game later down the line though as it looses a lot of its magic with many similar house designs and the playthrough can also be relatively fast. More of the variety to this game is gained through its purchasable DLC. Overall solid 6 so slightly above average for aThis is a good simulation game to get into especially at the beginning of your playthrough. Do not expect to enjoy this game later down the line though as it looses a lot of its magic with many similar house designs and the playthrough can also be relatively fast. More of the variety to this game is gained through its purchasable DLC. Overall solid 6 so slightly above average for a slightly above average game.… Expand
  28. PrincessRose
    Jan 24, 2023
    7
    This is quite an addictive game, you can lose track of time while playing it. I get so absorbed in it.
    I've always liked building and creating in games.
    However when you start buying and flipping houses a lot of the base game houses seem way too simular to each other with not much unique variety with only a few interesting houses at the upper more expensive end. I like to complete    This is quite an addictive game, you can lose track of time while playing it. I get so absorbed in it.
    I've always liked building and creating in games.
    However when you start buying and flipping houses a lot of the base game houses seem way too simular to each other with not much unique variety with only a few interesting houses at the upper more expensive end.
    I like to complete everything and the game does become repetitive and boring as there is not enough Decor and design choices in the base game.
    I like doing the structured jobs much better than buying and flipping houses as that gets very repetitive and feels so samey.

    There needs to be at least the ability to make your own paint shades as what there is, is limited. And you can only do walls in vertical strips and are not able to do horizontal strips. Which limits creativity as you can't do a lower half different than a top half of a wall.
    The game can be glitchy and buggy.
    I also think the DLC is overpriced and I would not buy any unless it's on sale for no more than $10AUD.
    I only have the pet DLC as my friend gave it to me as a Xmas gift as that was the only one with a small discount.

    Overall I really enjoyed playing the game. It's good if you are creative and like decorating or even just cleaning and making a house look better. Overall the game is very relaxing and fun, makes time go by so fast when I play it. It's good to play and return to when you feel like playing something relaxing.    … Expand
  29. muzmuz
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    House Flipper is surprisingly addictive, relaxing and fulfilling while packed with a commendable amount of content, but even more so with Steam Workshop mods.
  30. Bure1088
    Jul 3, 2022
    0
    Gets boring and repetitive after like 20 mins into the game. I eventually questioned myself "why am I working like this while playing a video game". You might as well do some of the stuff in the is game in real life and make real money from it.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Cubed3
    Sep 13, 2022
    60
    Cleaning up a large house, painting the walls, and fixing the plumping is dull work for most people. For some bizarre reason, in House Flipper all that is fun. Being a sim title it's not for everyone of course, but those who enjoy the idea of buying, renovating, and reselling houses will actually get addicted with playing this, especially since its title that's incredibly easy to pick up and play. Sadly, it suffers a lot in terms of replay value. By the time you hit 10 hours or so, you've practically done everything twice, and all that's left is to simply experiment with new colours of paint, or different sets of furniture.
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  2. DarkStation
    Jun 29, 2018
    80
    It seems a little silly to gush about a video game that simulates housework but given the added amount of stress and anxiety that has crept into my life lately, House Flipper is a wonderful way to shut out the noise of the world for a little bit.
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  3. GameSpace
    Jun 28, 2018
    70
    It is a niche title, but it can be a very fun game if you don't mind spending hours remaking houses and decorating them to your heart's content.
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