House Flipper
Indie
Simulation
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing

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!

Developers: Empyrean
Publishers: Frozen District PlayWay S.A.
Release Date: 17 May, 2018
Price (USD): $14.99 USD
Current Players: 21k

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Very Positive(94%)
relaxing
addictive
creative freedom
pass time
satisfying
free limited time
controls
repetitive tasks
repetitive
DLC paywalls
technical issues
outdated graphics
frustrating controls
The general sentiment towards House Flipper is fairly positive with many players praising its relaxing and satisfying nature, particularly as an excellent escape from everyday stress. However, there are criticisms regarding its repetitive nature, technical issues, and a controversial DLC policy that locks many features and achievements behind paywalls. Despite these issues, the game continues to be popular for its ability to engage players in creative home renovation and design tasks, although there is a sense of disappointment from those who bought it before it was offered for free.

Positive Points

  • The game is highly relaxing and addictive, offering an enjoyable way to unwind and destress.
  • Offers a satisfying loop of buying, renovating, and selling houses with creative freedom.
  • Many players appreciate the simplicity of the tasks and find the gameplay to be a good way to pass time.
  • Players enjoy the freedom to decorate and renovate houses according to personal taste.
  • Negative Points

  • Repetitive gameplay that can become boring after extended play sessions.
  • Many achievements and features are locked behind expensive DLCs, making full game completion difficult without additional purchases.
  • Technical issues such as crashes, bugs, and save file problems that affect user experience.
  • Graphics and controls have been criticized as dated and sometimes frustrating to use.
  • Mixed Points

  • The game is free for a limited time, which is well-received, but many are upset about having previously paid.
  • Controls are a point of frustration for some, though others find them adequate for the game's purposes.
  • The satisfaction of repetitive tasks appeals to some players while others find it a drawback.
  • Common Themes

  • A significant portion of reviews mention how the game is a relaxing experience, similar to the appeal of other simulation games.
  • The game's DLC policy is a major concern, with many players feeling that the locked achievements behind paywalls are an unfair practice.
  • Many users express enjoyment in the creative aspects of the game, comparing it to games like The Sims where they can express their design sense.
  • Players acknowledge the game as a time sink, with some loving the prolonged engagement and others growing tired of the repetition.
  • Updated 4/6/2026, 12:00:56 AM UTC