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Early Access
Is Hearthkeeper still being updated?
Not really. Last updated 7 months ago, with about one update every 6 months, and nothing new since.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
About the game
Hearthkeeper is a fantasy colony simulator, with rpg and platformer elements. Your characters will require food, water and shelter as the seasons change and the world turns. Plant crops, build structures, defend against raiders and beasts, research technologies and much more.
- Indie
- RPG
Update history
Recent updates
Mar 11, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 22288209
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Dec 11, 2025 · Patch note
Version 1.4! (opens in new tab)
Version 1.4 brings the following fantastic stuff! Stuff 1: A new system for progressing through the game which involves coins that one uses to unlock stories and customize starting position and group in World mode. Stuff 2: Towns have been improved. Stuff 3: Some more items and creatures, and there's a bestiary now so you can see the stats of the creatures…
Nov 6, 2025 · Patch note
Lots of new spells added and the way that spells are gained has been improved. Spells are the focus at the moment, so there are many more to be added soon. A few new items and a new creature. A bunch of bugs fixed.
Oct 15, 2025 · Patch note
Bugs Smashed! (opens in new tab)
Several mighty bugs have been smashed! Unfortunately, much like that time when Mickey Mouse tried to kill an enchanted broom with an axe, the tiny shards of bug have no doubt reformed into thousands of smaller bugs.
Oct 13, 2025 · Patch note
Just a quick patch to fix a problem relating to Unity.
Questions
When was the last Hearthkeeper update?
Hearthkeeper last shipped a public branch build 7 months ago (Mar 11, 2026).
How often does Hearthkeeper update?
It got about one update every 6 months over the last year and is sporadic (24/100). 3 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are uneven.
Is Hearthkeeper abandoned?
Yes, it looks that way. There have been no builds or patch notes in over 180 days, or none on record at all.


