Hearth and Hamlet Platforms: Windows, Linux & Steam Deck
Hearth and Hamlet platforms: Windows and native SteamOS/Linux on Steam at launch. Steam Deck, Mac and console support are not confirmed yet.
Hearth and Hamlet launches on Steam for Windows and SteamOS/Linux on August 19, 2026. A native Linux build is confirmed for day one — not a Proton fallback — while Steam Deck verification, Mac and console versions all remain unconfirmed.
The short answer
- Windows: Yes, at launch (64-bit build)
- SteamOS/Linux: Yes — native version confirmed (Ubuntu 20.04 or newer / SteamOS)
- Steam Deck: Not officially confirmed
- Mac and consoles: Not announced
- Multiplayer: No — single-player only
Platform status at a glance
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Windows | ✅ Confirmed — 64-bit build at launch |
| SteamOS / Linux | ✅ Confirmed — native version (Ubuntu 20.04 or newer / SteamOS) |
| Steam Deck | ⚠️ Not officially confirmed |
| Mac | ❌ Not currently supported |
| PlayStation / Xbox / Switch | ❌ Not announced |
| GOG / iOS / Android | ❌ Not announced |
Everything in this table comes from the Steam store listing and developer announcements. Anything marked unconfirmed should stay that way until Phorust Studios publishes a statement.
Hearth and Hamlet platforms at launch
The Steam store page for Hearth and Hamlet (app 4315040) lists exactly two platform tabs: Windows and SteamOS + Linux. The Linux system requirements name “Ubuntu 20.04 or newer / SteamOS”. There is no Mac tab, and no console version has been announced by developer Phorust Studios or publisher Runic Forge.
The same two platforms appear across the official wiki: “Hearth and Hamlet is currently confirmed for Steam on Windows and SteamOS/Linux.” That wording is deliberate — it is safer to say “currently confirmed for Steam on Windows and SteamOS/Linux” than “PC exclusive,” because future ports remain possible even though no roadmap exists.
In short, day one is PC-only on Steam. The game is a cozy incremental citybuilder where a single campfire grows into a kingdom through resource gathering, research, policies and trade, and it arrives with more than 150,000 wishlists behind it. Its free demo drew over 100,000 unique players during the demo period.
Where to buy Hearth and Hamlet
Hearth and Hamlet is a Steam release. The full game is store page app 4315040, and the free demo is a separate listing (app 4564480, currently on build v1.0.46).
There is no announced GOG release — the GOG Dreamlist entry mentioned below is only a community request — and no other storefront has been confirmed. Pricing has not been announced yet either. See the price page for the latest, and the download page if you want the demo before launch.
Native Linux support, not Proton
Linux players get a real native release. Both Linux outlets that covered the launch confirmation — Linux Game Consortium and In Game News — describe a native version “confirmed for launch” alongside Windows.
What has not been confirmed: official Proton compatibility, Vulkan support, or specific frame-rate targets. None of that means the game will run poorly on Linux; it means those details are simply unverified so far. Linux players should check performance reports closer to the August 19 launch.
What the system requirements say
The Steam System Requirements section is organized by the same two platform tabs. The Windows tab describes a 64-bit Windows build, and the Linux tab lists “Ubuntu 20.04 or newer / SteamOS” as the operating system line. No Mac requirements exist because no Mac build is listed.
The store page does not currently break the requirements down in enough detail to quote CPU, GPU or RAM figures here, so use the dedicated system requirements page for the full numbers. What matters for platform decisions: both confirmed platforms get their own requirements, and Linux is a first-class citizen at launch.
Performance questions to check at launch
A few performance details remain open as of the latest update:
- Frame-rate targets — no figures have been published. To be confirmed.
- Vulkan support — not listed in any official source. To be confirmed.
- Steam Deck performance — tied to the unconfirmed Deck status. To be confirmed.
- Linux GPU support — no compatibility list has been published. To be confirmed.
None of these are red flags. They simply reflect a small team that has not published performance documentation yet. If you are on Linux, the safe plan is to try the free demo on your hardware first — it is the best preview of how the game will run, and the store’s Linux tab proves the platform is a real target.
Is Hearth and Hamlet on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck support is not officially confirmed. SteamOS/Linux support does not automatically mean the Deck is Verified — verification is a separate process the developer has not announced.
That said, the developer’s own patch notes show Steam Deck awareness: the v1.0.46 UI scaling update was described as “ideal for different resolutions and Steam Deck.” So the game is clearly being considered for handheld play, but treat Deck status as to be confirmed until Phorust Studios says otherwise.
Mac support
Mac is not listed on the Steam store, and the official wiki says the developer previously stated macOS “had not yet been explored.” The accurate answer is “not currently supported,” not “never coming.” If macOS support appears later, it will be a future announcement.
Console versions and other stores
PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch versions have not been announced. The same goes for GOG, iOS and Android. Future ports remain possible — the official wiki says no roadmap exists, so nothing is ruled out and nothing is promised.
One note on GOG specifically: a player-created “GOG Dreamlist” entry exists, but a Dreamlist entry is a community request, not a publisher confirmation. Until Runic Forge announces something, treat Hearth and Hamlet as a Steam release only.
Single-player, achievements and family sharing
Hearth and Hamlet is single-player only — the store lists no co-op, competitive multiplayer or online kingdom sharing. The settlement and raid systems are built around managing your own realm.
Steam Achievements are listed for the full game, and Family Sharing appears in the store metadata. Family Sharing’s practical availability should be re-checked once the game is purchasable on August 19.
Frequently asked questions
What platforms is Hearth and Hamlet on? Windows and SteamOS/Linux via Steam, at launch on August 19, 2026.
Does Hearth and Hamlet work on Linux? Yes — a native Linux version is confirmed, not just Proton. Requirements name Ubuntu 20.04 or newer / SteamOS.
Is Hearth and Hamlet on Steam Deck? Not officially confirmed. SteamOS/Linux support exists, but Deck verification is to be confirmed.
Is Hearth and Hamlet on Mac? No. Mac is not currently supported, though the developer says it has not been ruled out forever.
Is Hearth and Hamlet on console? No console versions have been announced.
Is Hearth and Hamlet multiplayer? No. The Steam listing is single-player only.
Where can I buy Hearth and Hamlet? On Steam. The full game is app 4315040; the free demo is a separate listing (app 4564480). No other storefront is confirmed.
Is Hearth and Hamlet on GOG? Not confirmed. A player-created GOG Dreamlist entry is a request, not a publisher announcement.
Does Hearth and Hamlet have cloud saves? Not confirmed. Steam Cloud support is not mentioned in official sources. See the save files page.
Check the system requirements to see if your PC is ready, and read the beginner guide to prepare for the first hour. Launch timing is on the release date page.
Sources: Steam store page · Linux Game Consortium · In Game News · Hearth and Hamlet Wiki platforms page