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Novel Haven

Novel Haven is a short game based on the bestselling book series. Move to a coastal town, renovate the crumbling lighthouse and turn it into a cozy bookstore, designed entirely to your taste. Help the…

24 February 2026

Novel Haven is an indie developed by SkyCat Games, released 24 February 2026 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Novel Haven is

Novel Haven is an indie game developed by SkyCat Games and released in 2026. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Novel Haven is a short game based on the bestselling book series. Move to a coastal town, renovate the crumbling lighthouse and turn it into a cozy bookstore, designed entirely to your taste. Help the villagers with quests, uncover hidden secrets, and create a literary sanctuary.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Novel Haven launched on 24 February 2026, within three weeks of Resident Evil Requiem, Reanimal, Marathon and Mewgenics.

Released around the same time: Resident Evil Requiem, Reanimal, Marathon, Mewgenics.

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When did Novel Haven come out?
Novel Haven was released on 24 February 2026 for Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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