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Your complete guide to Hearth and Hamlet — the cozy medieval city builder. Beginner guides, release info, and strategies to grow your campfire into a kingdom.

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Your Hearth & Hamlet Journey

Beginner Guide

New to Hearth and Hamlet? Learn the core loop, workers, food, and your first decisions.

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Release Date

Released August 19, 2026. See the launch time, platform details, and what to expect.

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How to Get Gold

Gold is the key to growth. Learn how to earn it in the released game and compare demo-era notes.

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System Requirements

Check the minimum and recommended specs for Windows and Linux before downloading.

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Hearth and Hamlet Alchemy: Potions, Elixirs & Effects

Hearth and Hamlet alchemy is a later-game system unlocked through research. See the Alchemist building tiers, potion effects, and their item costs.

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Hearth and Hamlet Defense: Soldiers, Guards & Walls

Hearth and Hamlet defense turns your economy into a military. See how to recruit soldiers, train guards, research upgrades, and build walls before raids hit.

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Hearth and Hamlet Buildings: 28 Structures & Tier Guide

Hearth and Hamlet buildings guide: all 28 structure chains, their tiers, build-enabled vs later-game status, and each building role in the kingdom.

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Hearth and Hamlet Enemies List: All 12 Enemy Types

Hearth and Hamlet enemies list with all 12 enemy stats: Skeleton, Rat, Goblin, Orc, and more. See attack, defence, speed, and difficulty values.

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Hearth and Hamlet Food: How It Drives Population Growth

Hearth and Hamlet food is the resource that feeds population growth and worker supply. Learn its sources, starvation penalties, and how to keep it rising.

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Hearth and Hamlet Happiness: Production Bonus Guide

Hearth and Hamlet happiness boosts global production. Learn the 10 modifier groups, happiness sources, penalties like taxes and raids, and how to stack morale.