House Flipper
Main Game
RELEASED
6.9
May 17, 2018
PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)+3byEmpyrean•Frozen District
Overview:|
As a main simulator game released in 2018, House Flipper puts you in the role of a one-person renovation crew. The core loop involves taking client jobs—cleaning, painting, installing utilities, and furnishing—to earn money, which then funds the purchase and complete overhaul of your own properties for profit. Distinctively, the game emphasizes granular, first-person interaction with every aspect of home repair and decoration. The experience has been expanded via numerous DLCs and received a remaster for updated performance.
This title, released in 2018, offers players the opportunity to step into the role of a dedicated, one-person renovation crew. Set in a world where property transformation is the core focus, the game centers on taking on various jobs to earn capital before acquiring and developing personal real estate. The atmosphere is grounded in the practical, hands-on work of home improvement, ranging from minor cleanups to full-scale structural overhauls.
Core Gameplay Loop and Mechanics
The primary gameplay revolves around accepting contracts from local residents. These initial tasks serve as an income source, requiring players to clean debris, paint walls, install essential utilities like heaters and air conditioners, and furnish entire properties according to client specifications. Success in these jobs directly funds the player's progression toward purchasing and renovating their own dilapidated houses.
The mechanics involve detailed, first-person interaction with the environment. Players utilize various tools to perform tasks such as demolition, construction, cleaning, painting, and decorating. Every element of the property, from laying tiles to assembling furniture, requires direct player input, simulating the detailed labor of a professional fixer-upper. The game is classified as an Indie Simulator.
What makes this game unique in the simulator genre?
The appeal lies in the granular control over the transformation process. Unlike management simulations, this game emphasizes the satisfaction derived from physically cleaning up filth, repairing damage, and meticulously placing every fixture and piece of furniture. It provides a direct, tangible sense of accomplishment as a neglected space is converted into a desirable property.
How does progression work in the game?
Progression is tied directly to financial success and property ownership. Initially, players rely on completing small jobs for neighbors to build up funds. Once enough capital is accumulated, the focus shifts to buying fixer-uppers. The goal then becomes maximizing the property's value through comprehensive renovation, which can then be sold for profit, allowing the player to tackle larger, more complex projects.
Available Platforms and Content
This simulator is available across multiple platforms, including PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Mac. Since its initial launch, the core experience has been significantly expanded. Beyond the base game, there are 7 downloadable content packs (DLCs) and 1 major expansion available, offering new environments, tools, and renovation challenges. Furthermore, the game has received a remaster, ensuring updated visual fidelity and performance for current systems.
Game Details
Primary Name: House Flipper
Alternative Names:
HouseFlipper.exe (Windows Executable)
Type: Main Game
Series: House Flipper
Developer: Empyrean, Frozen District, Ultimate Games
Publisher: Frozen District, Ultimate Games, PlayWay
Engine: Unity 2019
Release Information
Release Date: May 17, 2018
Genres & Themes
Genres: Simulator, Indie
Themes: Non-fiction, Sandbox, Action, Business
Platforms
PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneMacNintendo Switch
Game Modes
Perspective: First person
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
Age Ratings
ESRB:E (Everyone)
PEGI:3+
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
USK:0 (All Ages)
GRAC:ALL (All Ages)
CLASS_IND:L (All Ages)
ACB:G (General)
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