Back to Hearth

Mision

The Calamity devastated this small village, stripping it of laughter, voices, and life. You play as a character determined to repair the damage, clean up the homes, and rekindle their hearths — creating comfort so the villagers are no longer afraid to return.

Gameplay

The village has 5 houses. Each one needs to be restored — sometimes with a hammer, sometimes with a broom or a screwdriver. Some repairs also require drawing special "gestures".

Residents

Once the house is cleaned and the fire is burning in the stove, you have to wait a little. The residents are about to return. You will have the opportunity to listen to their stories.

Exploration and Narrative

Back to Hearth is a game about more than just cleaning houses — it’s about uncovering the lives once lived within them. Each home holds memories, belongings, amulets, and other details that gradually reveal the villagers’ stories. Some of these items are added to your Collections after interaction, which you can view anytime in the main menu.

Features

short game - 1 hour of playtime

melancholic fall atmosphere

setting of an Eastern European village, specifically a Ukrainian village

casual meditative gameplay

opportunity to eat apples, grapes, and raspberries

opportunity to chase after chickens

personal and household items that allow you to learn more about the residents

collections (search in the main menu)

graphic stylization, like in games of the 2000s