Developer posts and news about this game.
Previously, I posted a cheeky little video about our player character, Kit Purcell, being hot. I asked if there was interest in a deep dive into their character design and one person said yes, so here we are! Early in the design of The Hearth and Harbour, it was decided that we w
I’m Katie, character and prop artist at Saltstone Studios. Creating The Hearth and Harbour has pitted our team against one of game dev’s many challenges: how to create a city that feels alive and real . Moreso, how do we do this with a tiny team? Our game is set in a fictional ci
Ethan, our environment artist, is here to talk to you about the time he made a paper prototype to help design the game loop before the game existed in-engine. Take it away, Ethan… Ethan: If I’m making a video game, why on Earth did I make a board game? Good question! I’m Ethan, e
We're pleased to let you know that The Hearth & Harbour is featured in the Cozy Job Simulators Sale ! Featuring games about running shops and serving food to fishing, farming, cleaning, crafting, and restocking, there's plenty of titles both released and upcoming for you to e
The tables are set, the stove is roaring, and service is about to begin! Your seat at The Silver Spoon awaits you in The Hearth & Harbour , the upcoming story-driven management RPG from Saltstone Studios , the developers behind The Pale Beyond . In case you missed it, the tea
Clear the table and set everyone's places, because we've got some exciting news from the Story Rich Showcase! First and foremost, we announced that the game would be arriving in 2026 - that's right - this year ! Watch the dev update for the latest on The Hearth & Harbour as w
Gosh, is it that time of year already? Welcome to Fellow Traveller's annual Publisher Sale ! If you're keen for a story rich title, we've got you covered. New releases! Beloved classics! Steam Deck games! Killer tunes! Discounts up to 90%! It is party time central over here, and
If you're in London, come and visit us at London Games Fest! We're part of the official selection for this year, and you'll be able to catch up with the team and have a look at The Hearth & Harbour in progress, along with many other awesome games! You'll be able to visit from
The Pale Beyond is 80% as part of the Steam Spring Sale! Journey into the pale beyond as you sail your ship, the Temperance, into The Pale Passage to uncover what happened to her sister ship, the Viscount. You'll need to rely on your crew and make tough decisions if you hope to s
Dia dhuit! Happy St. Patrick's Day ☘️ from us all. We're really excited to let you know that we're taking part in the Games from Ireland event! The Hearth & Harbour is featured, while The Pale Beyond, our previous game set in the same universe, is on sale! If you've already w
We're pleased to announce that The Hearth & Harbour has been selected as part of Clemmy's Best Indie Games Spring Showcase for 2026! Check out the whole showcase of cool upcoming indie games (including ours!) right here . And if you haven't already, don't forget to wishlist t
On Saltstone's first day back to work this year, Jess sat down with James, the game director, and Ethan, the game designer, and asked them a series of questions about the design of The Hearth and Harbour. It was a bit chaotic, but between the two of them, they were able to provid
We're excited to announce that The Hearth & Harbour is participating in Raw Fury's Global Foodie Faire ! Check out loads of food, cooking and restaurant themed games, including our very own management RPG! There's plenty of bargains to be had, too! And if you haven't already,
Attention Captains, the ice is calling! The Pale Beyond physical is now available on Nintendo Switch from our friends at Super Rare Games! Click here to get your copy! Each purchase includes the following items: Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge Interior art Ful
Gosh, is it that time of year already? Welcome to Fellow Traveller's annual Publisher Sale ! If you're keen for a story rich title, we've got you covered. New releases! Beloved classics! Steam Deck games! Killer tunes! Discounts up to 90%! It is party time central over here, and
Nine years ago I heard the hosts of videogame podcast Daft Souls describe a perfect game that didn't exist, a management RPG that was a kind of Stardew Valley but for restaurants where you'd hire staff and cook meals and choose the furniture and maybe romance someone on the side.
Hey regulars, we’ve got something special cooking! Today we’re thrilled to share that Saltstone Studios, the team behind The Pale Beyond , is back with a brand new game for PC, The Hearth & Harbour . The Hearth & Harbour is an adventure management RPG set in the same worl