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Novel Haven

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App ID 3894570
App Type Game
Developer ,
Publisher SkyCat Games, LYX
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 39388627
Last Record Update 1 October 2026 – 15:16:30 UTC ()
Release Date 24 February 2026 – 16:19:24 UTC ()
❓ 85.70%
134 reviews
0
In-Game
😌 Casual 📚 Interactive Fiction 3️⃣ Match 3 📈 Incremental 🕒 Idler

Step into Novel Haven and transform a rundown lighthouse into a cozy bookstore. Help the villagers, arrange your favorite books, and decorate your own magical reading retreat!

Additional Information

Developer SkyCat Games
community_visible_stats Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher SkyCat Games
IsFreeApp Yes
Store Release Date 24 February 2026 – 16:19:24 UTC ()
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Social Media https://discord.com/invite/tBnfKns
https://www.instagram.com/anabellestehl
https://www.tiktok.com/@anabellestehl
Primary Genre Free to Play (37)
Store Genres Casual (4), Indie (23), Free to Play (37)
Steam Release Date 24 February 2026 – 16:19:24 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 16 February 2026 – 11:34:28 UTC () (1771241668)
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Is free on the store? Yes
review_score 8
review_percentage 96
Detected Technologies Unity Engine, Mono SDK, SteamworksNET SDK, UnityBurst SDK, UnityURP SDK, cURL SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not support cross-platform saved games
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • Note: This game does not support cross-platform saved games
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • steam_machine_compatibility: 2
  • test_timestamp: 28 February 2026 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 21987904
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First seen on SteamDB 20 July 2025 – 00:49:58 UTC (), in changelist #30150869

Supported Languages

2 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes Yes Yes
German Yes Yes Yes Yes

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timestamp24 February 2026 – 16:19:25 UTC

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