Twinkleby
Released: 9/23/2025
Score Breakdown
73.0
Critic Average
9 reviews
93
Steam User Score
202 reviews
N/A
Metacritic User Score
Disparity Breakdown
73 vs 93
Average of both sources
Review Disparities
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11/27/2025
Late Review“I enjoyed this game a lot. It gives the player a lot of freedom when designing the islands; there are so many items to buy from the shop, and getting currency is easy. My time spent in the game was filled with designing and seeing how many achievements I could get by just playing. I managed to get a good amount of the overall achievements, and once I got about halfway through the game, I pulled up the Steam page to see which ones I could aim for. One of my favorites was to complete a level without a house on the island. I aimed for 100% in this game, but I’ve run into two issues. One, there is a bundle that I need to buy all the items for that is not in the shop. And two, there are a bunch of hidden achievements that I don’t even know where to start.”
80
80/100
11/24/2025
Late Review“Twinkleby is a decent and relaxing cosy game that delivers charm through its island‑building mechanics.”
60
60/100
10/13/2025
Launch Window“Twinkleby is a cozy, light-hearted, dollhouse-like decorating game that will capture you for hours as you house the many characters that come to your islands. Despite its quirks, it features relaxing gameplay in an adorable, customisable environment.”
70
70/100
10/9/2025
Launch Window“Twinkleby isn’t just an ordinary community-building game; it lets you express your creativity in your own way, with a social touch through interacting with villagers and observing their activities based on available resources. Perfect for fans of calm atmospheres and artistic style, even players not usually drawn to this genre may enjoy its open-ended gameplay that encourages creativity without fixed tasks or level-based objectives.”
80
80/100
10/8/2025
Launch Window“Twinkleby is a charming, whimsical take on the decorating sim, offering creativity without consequence. It’s light on challenge and sometimes drifts into slow territory, but for those who find joy in arranging, customising, and soaking in cosy vibes, it’s a floating-island daydream.”
70
70/100
9/27/2025
Launch Window“Twinkleby is a charming and relaxing puzzle game that delights with its whimsical inhabitants, cozy atmosphere, and the joy of fulfilling quirky requests. While the collectible sets and treasure chests add motivation beyond the simple puzzles, long loading times and clunky item placement undermine the experience. For players seeking a calming digital escape, it still offers a unique, if unpolished, little gem.”
72
72/100
9/27/2025
Launch Window“Twinkleby isn't really a traditional video game; it's more like a creative ritual. It's about creating something lovely, going back to it, and then tearing it all down to start over. It honors both the fleeting and the imaginative.”
65
65/100
9/24/2025
Launch Window“Twinkleby is nothing but house decorating, but it's hard to find a cozy experience as rewarding as this.”
80
80/100
9/23/2025
Launch Window“Twinkleby is a charming and relaxing decorating game that invites players to explore their creativity without the pressure of timers or expectations. In this whimsical world, we can design and decorate picturesque, dreamy floating islands to our heart’s content. The game allows for endless customization, offering a variety of decorations, landscapes, and themes to choose from. If you are in the mood for a cute decorating game, you should try Twinkleby– you will probably love it.”
80
80/100
