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Winter Burrow
Developer Pine Creek Games
Winter Burrow is a cozy woodland survival game about a mouse returning home to restore their childhood burrow. Explore, gather resources, craft, knit warm sweaters, bake pies and meet the locals. From the Steam store page
449 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
83
LovedLoved
249 positive · 51 negative
95% range 78–87%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 249 | 51 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 48 | 1 | 78 |
| Mastodon * | 9 | 0 | 7 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,569 of 1,721 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
83% recommend · 232 yes, 46 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 278 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (3,020 of 3,354 positive).
Players praise the game's charming art style and cozy atmosphere. [1][2][3] Many reviewers note the game is short, with playtimes around 9-12 hours. [4][5][6] Some players feel the game lacks content and has limited replayability. [7][8][9]
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- [19]
It should be clear at a glance that a lot of love went into this game - everything from the visuals, to the music, to the little atmospheric touches is top notch. When you first open up the game, its hard not to fall a little in love with the sheer charm present. Every NPC you run across has a near instant lovability to their writing, but never overstaying and drowning you with dialogue. You step into your little …
- [1]
I had this on my wish list and decided to purchase. Started investigating the reviews and almost refunded immediately because of "how short" and "lack of content" reviews. But being the OG that I am, I decided to give it a try. So, so glad I did. The art style is professional and helps you connect with the characters. The music score fits the theme and helps create the mood. The story line is emotional. It is a …
- [11]
If you like survival games... maybe don't get this. This is a linear story cozy game first with a thin coating of survival game. This game is clearly designed for non-gamers which isn't a bad thing at all. But, it might not be what you're looking for. On the contrary, if you don't regularly play videos games and are looking for a simple linear story with a wonderful atmosphere. This game is great. Things this game …
- [3]
Winter Burrow: A Gorgeous Game That Forgot to Be Cozy Winter Burrow is genuinely one of the most charming games I’ve played this year. Pine Creek Games absolutely nailed the aesthetic—it looks like a storybook come to life, and the mouse protagonist is adorable. The core loop of exploring, gathering resources, and knitting a warm sweater back at the burrow should be the perfect low-stress survival fantasy. The …
- [2]
This is not the game for you if you're looking for a new, challenging survival game. This is for the people looking for something fun, cute, and cozy to play. The art is adorable and fun to watch, the music is beautiful, and all the woodland creatures have interesting designs. Combat is minimal and could be entirely avoided if you want. The real sense of satisfaction doesn't come from fighting things but from …
Summarised from 34 of the 394 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
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Winter Burrow sits at 83% positive across 300 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 449 · most liked firstIt should be clear at a glance that a lot of love went into this game - everything from the visuals, to the music, to the little atmospheric touches is top notch. When you first open up the game, its hard not to fall a little in love with the sheer charm present. Every NPC you run across has a near instant lovability to their writing, but never overstaying and drowning you with dialogue. You step into your little tree trunk home, and the thought of getting to customize it has your mind brimming…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is actually nice in some sense, and I feel sorry to not recommend it at a time. The issue is, I felt like I bought early access disguised as a full release. The questionable controls on pc, reproducible bugs, unbalanced progression, unused content (full furniture sets with no purpose), lack of pretty obvious features like any kind of inventory sorting, or dismantling the items we don't need - all that creates the feeling the game is still actively in development. I also had plenty of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yes, it is a cute game. Yes, it is cozy and visually pleasing. But, that set aside, the story is extremely short and the remainder of the game is just gather stuff and create the same things you already have but slightly better. Half, if not more, of the game is played running back to your home either because your backpack is full or because it is night and/or you are cold. Actually thoroughly disappointed.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I saw this game on a twitch streamer's live stream, and I thought the game was adorable. It was the fact that I could knit that sold me on it. But after playing, the game just feels like an early release, making it seem like an overpriced game. PC controls aren't the best and are bit janky. Other than the story, there's not too much to do. Respawn rates increase as you progress so stock piling food becomes ridiculously easy, I could gather over 40 elder berries in one go for example. Stats…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great visuals, very pleasant music and sounds, cute characters and it definitely gives you the cozy vibes you bought it for. But a game cannot 100% rely on cozy and I am very disappointed since I wanted to love Winter Burrow. You'll beat it in less than 10 hours and it's got zero-replayability, which I could have accepted if not for: Decorating the burrow feels pointless In such a short game, you'll hardly want to replace your bed with a different one if there's no benefit, just different…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had this on my wish list and decided to purchase. Started investigating the reviews and almost refunded immediately because of "how short" and "lack of content" reviews. But being the OG that I am, I decided to give it a try. So, so glad I did. The art style is professional and helps you connect with the characters. The music score fits the theme and helps create the mood. The story line is emotional. It is a "slow your roll" game. Meant to be consumed and enjoyed "guiltily" on a cold winter…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game had the potential to be my GOTY. Instead, I ended up so frustrated with the lack of even basic QoL that I barely had enough motivation to finish the story. I'm leaning towards a negative review to send a stronger signal, but I'd gladly update it after some adjustments. I don't know if this game could still be fixed enough to be GOTY material for me, but it could be much more fun. It does have a lot going for it. The visuals are obviously nice and cute. The sound design and music are…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ok I’m 2.5 hours in, in the game itself is not bad. Here’s what I like and dislike. Dislike: Map- there’s no map linear- too linear (can’t really explore much outside of current quests/can’t craft much outside of current quests) Backtracking- I would say half of my playtime has been spent back tracking (going back home) either to store things bcuz the inventory is too small, even after my first inventory upgrade (only +4 more) I’m constantly having to backtrack home (no fast travel ) to get…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Winter Burrow provided a nice break from typical survival games. Sure you still have to manage your vitals but it never felt tedious or overwhelming. Performance: Game ran at a stable 180 FPS with no crashes or other performance issues for me (RTX 4090/I913900K). Game Length: It took me a little over 9 hours to 100% the game. What I Liked: Craft from storage, no gear durability, the warmth mechanic, no map and the game felt just the right length. What I Disliked: Combat was pretty basic,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello! 👋 We're Pine Creek Games and we're making a cozy woodland survival game called Winter Burrow. 🐭 In our game, you can: 🧶 Knit 🥧 Bake pies ❄️ Stay warm 🦔 Meet new friends 🐭 Decorate your burrow 🍄 and more! You can wishlist & play our demo on Steam now: store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/...
neutral · AI labelView post →playing Winter Burrow, a charming little Cozy Game™️ about being a mouse fixing up their tree stump house, helping out the other little forest creatures, and experiencing horrible tragedies in every story scene hello children it is time to gather berries and cry
positive · AI labelView post →This is one of those games where I really wish that I could post a "middle of the road" type of review. This is not a bad experiance, and the music and art are lovely. The game, itself, however, leaves a lot to be desired. There's just not a lot to do or explore right now and the gameplay gets repetitive really quickly. The combat is also just not very fun. I do, however, love being able to turn off spiders. Big thank you to the devs for that! This game is still very cute and charming, and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yes I gave it a thumbs up….HOWEVER It’s another game where I wish steam had a neutral button to push. For as many good things I have to say about it I have equally bad things to say about it. Honestly, it was just lacking IMO. It’s like the devs decided to try and do too many genres at once and thus each of them was lacking. It feels like it’s 20 percent survival, 20 percent cozy, 20 percent adventure etc. None of them are super satisfying, all of them blend together and overall it was just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Winter Burrow is a cozy survival game that is bogged down by its strenuous repetition. But just like a heated blanket on a snowy night, its heartwarming message is one sure to give you comfort.
neutral · AI labelView post →Very cute game, my progress from demo got carried over into the game too
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like survival games... maybe don't get this. This is a linear story cozy game first with a thin coating of survival game. This game is clearly designed for non-gamers which isn't a bad thing at all. But, it might not be what you're looking for. On the contrary, if you don't regularly play videos games and are looking for a simple linear story with a wonderful atmosphere. This game is great. Things this game can improve on IMO: -The battle music is way too loud and the game would be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Edit: This review is now outdated. There is a map and other improvements now. However, I can't try the new features as I don't own the game anymore. Until I get the game again, my review will stay the same. God, I wanted to like this game because of the visuals and simplicity but, after 30 minutes, I just couldn't do it anymore. Here are my complaints: 1) There is no map or any sort of navigation outside of footprints. Although I like the idea, I don't think it works well considering that…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Minami Lane is part of an absolutely crazy charity bundle with Peak, Easy Delivery Co., Winter Burrow and many more awesome games 💕 As an indie dev I'm so happy that we can have some positive impact by donating our game 🌻
neutral · AI labelView post →An incredibly adorable and rather forgiving little survival game. Some people say it's too easy, but those people must have a better sense of direction than I do, because early game I was STRESSED OUT—not that there is any penalty to dying other than dropping your items. Early inventory is tiny, but at least you have an endless stash. Worries about running out of food quickly faded as I filled it with 400 chanterelles. Combat is extremely simple, hit and move out of range. The animals you meet…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm such a sucker for games that have this scenery in the foreground effect. I just think it adds so much depth to to immersion. Game: Winter Burrow Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox
positive · AI labelView post →Hello, I'm Belinda, and this is #WhatAGameDevLooksLike During the day, I'm the lead programmer for the game Winter Burrow, in the afternoons, I'm a mom to a toddler, and in the evenings, I'm an indie dev working on my side projects.
neutral · AI labelView post →This is not the game for you if you're looking for a new, challenging survival game. This is for the people looking for something fun, cute, and cozy to play. The art is adorable and fun to watch, the music is beautiful, and all the woodland creatures have interesting designs. Combat is minimal and could be entirely avoided if you want. The real sense of satisfaction doesn't come from fighting things but from conquering the cold, allowing you to adventure farther (and for longer) each day. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Did you know... every mushroom in our survival game is edible in real life?! 🍄🐭 We did our homework! We studied up on every plant & animal in Winter Burrow, so that they could be as true to nature as possible 🌲
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a very cozy, melancholy take on survival games, which I really enjoyed. The gameplay is about 10 hours, maybe 11-12 if you like to complete all achievements. I loved the story, thought the pace for tool improvements and inventory growth fit the size of the map and the game, and appreciated that it was story that drove your ability to acquire new recipes, but definitely wished for a bit more story at the end as the last couple hours of the game felt more focused on decoration hunting…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game has so little content that I was able to play through the main storyline in 1.6 hours. I was not trying to speed run it by any means. It is cute and cozy for sure, but don't expect anything more than that.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful, heartful game! A couple of lines from the characters really struck a chord with me. Moss was my favourite one. The game was a bit short for my taste but the gameplay in general felt packed with activities. The pros and cons of the game: 🔹Hoarders would love it 🔹A small but secret-filled map consisting of four biomes, including the one from where we start. 🔹 Good story. 🔹 I enjoyed playing with the joystick, it was quite comfortable. Can't say the same for a mouse/keyboard…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The visuals and music are very cozy and appealing. Love the characters that you meet along the way. With that in mind I really wanted to like this game since it fits perfectly with the type of gameplay I enjoy, however the game does have a few issues and definitely has space for improvement. First of all, the games story line is all over the place and it was, for me at least, very difficult to figure out at a certain point exactly where I had to go. When it comes to the recipes and upgrades,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mindless busy work. A cute art style and cozy set up hide at its centre a hollow core. Most of the game is spent grinding for ingredients or walking from character A to character B in endless fetch quests. The tools upgrade progression is poorly designed, with the upgrades sometimes handed to you with a plot explanation and sometimes without any reason at all besides "quest completed", regardless whether it makes sense or not. It's also the goal of the whole game, because by the time you're…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Winter Burrow is $15.99 on Steam buff.ly/5fGTpmu Humble buff.ly/9iDv4v8 XBL buff.ly/u0t2pFw Deck playable also on Game Pass Ultimate
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a short, cozy game with a pleasant aesthetic and a charming art style, with some lovely artwork interspersed throughout. You play as a mouse returning to a dilapidated former home, and are tasked with rebuilding it while surviving the harsh winter weather. Mechanically it's your bog-standard "health/food/endurance" (the latter in the form of how warm you are) survival game. Eat food to recover those, rest to recover health, find sources of heat so you don't freeze. There's basic…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game but I do have some problems Bugs -sometimes when the mouse goes to sleep the dark screen doesn't go away and I have to exit the game Other issues There is no map Difficult to locate characters Quests don't have much information and I have to look up everything Please add a compass and map This game is amazing but the navigation is hard and I get lost many times and pass out
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I did like parts of the game and played for 7 hours. But...the constant need to go back to the burrow due to your mouse freezing was too much for me. I would get to almost where I needed to go to complete a quest only to have to return home, again and again because mouse was getting too cold. I would have liked a few more QOL's in the game play that made exploring a lot less frustrating. The game as a whole is beautiful and the stoyline very well thought out, but sadly I just felt frustated and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really want to love this game. I played the demo and enjoyed it quite a bit so I bought the full game that I probably won't finish because I was left feeling pretty frustrated. It feels like the game overstated its welcome. Positives: - Great cozy atmosphere - Art style - I like how the story is presented through drawings - Music - Overall how it simplifies survival mechanics and mixes it with narrative Negatives: - Games art style sometimes makes it difficult to figure out which areas are…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Starting and ending this year on the cover of @patchmagazine.bsky.social! (Imagine my delight that they’re issues 40 & 50!) I’m so lucky to have written for both Afterlove EP & Winter Burrow, and so proud of everything the Pikselnesia & Pinecone teams have achieved. Two incredible, emotional games!
neutral · AI labelView post →I tripped over myself to buy it once I saw it was out, been checking regularly since this morning to see if it was out yet. Such a lovely surprise that my progress from the demo carried over. Just met the Squirrel and went home to get my shovel cause of course I didn't have it with me, only pausing cause I have an errand to run lol. Loving this game so far. One of the few games that I bought on launch day, very happy with my purchase. 5 hours in, rescued Aunty and she's recovering, this is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today, Katherine gets to help out a lil mouse in need in Winter Burrow, a beautiful woodland survival game by our friends at @pinecreekgames.bsky.social🐁💕!! Starting in a few: twitch.tv/workwithindies Check out Winter Burrow: store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Winter Burrow: A Gorgeous Game That Forgot to Be Cozy Winter Burrow is genuinely one of the most charming games I’ve played this year. Pine Creek Games absolutely nailed the aesthetic—it looks like a storybook come to life, and the mouse protagonist is adorable. The core loop of exploring, gathering resources, and knitting a warm sweater back at the burrow should be the perfect low-stress survival fantasy. The foundation is rock solid, probably a solid B+ or A- for the gameplay mechanics.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Winter Burrow has a release date and will be coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox systems on November 12th, 2025! This game might be for you if you like: ❄️ Harsh survival where you have to manage not freezing ❄️ A cozy burrow where you can craft items and knit clothes ❄️ Being smol in a big world
neutral · AI labelView post →Recommended if you catch it on sale. It's cute and enjoyable, but it's very short. It also feels really incomplete. There are often points where there is no direction at all in how to advance until you randomly speak to one of the other characters and find out you've had three quests waiting all along. It's not labeled as early access, and as a complete game that may or may not continue to improve, this isn't worth $20.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a lovely game - I wish it didn't have to end! Ultimate cosy survival game that's pleasantly easy with enough challenge to never be boring. One thing that I worked out that might be useful: initially I was irritated at how little backpack space you have. It became intensely annoying to have to keep going back to the burrow to dump stuff. Then I realised! The entire world is storage space! Unlike other games, the objects don't disappear after you drop them or even after quitting the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →“But it looks like Don't Starve!” Well... yes, but no. For its proud claim to be a "survival game," it definitely lacks the teeth and temper. Winter Burrow is way too cute and reminds of a good old fairy tale, this one where relatives die painful deaths and the main characters risk their lives for basic necessities. You know, an average Tuesday in the good old days. Overall, you really have to try hard and use all your skill and gaming experience to die. The game forgives everything, like…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Need a maybe button lol - overall: 5,5/10, achievements: 4/10 Winter Burrow has an absolutely gorgeous art style that deserves a lot of praise. The visuals are so so cozy. Unfortunately, the rest of the game doesn’t feel quite as polished or fully thought out. The story itself is very simple, but genuinely cute, and the NPCs are all adorable with sweet little backstories. However, the game is missing some important quality-of-life features. Things like item sorting, being able to rotate…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Winter Burrow is out TODAY. I'm hoping it will scratch my Stardew itch while I wait for Haunted Chocolatier store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/...
positive · AI labelView post →Please....more content, I am in love this game. The storytelling, the characters, and the environment. Omg, I love Gnawtusk. That beautiful, beautiful squirrel😭
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →$20 for a game you can beat in under 12 hours is going to be off putting for some. It would've been nice if there was more content. But, as of writing this; this game has no re-play ability once completed. While I do like the game, I think it has a lot of potential; but I can't call it a great game as it currently is. Unique? Yes. Cute? Indeed. The storybook design really shines through. Cozy? kind of?? If searching the woods while trying to not freeze to death and kill bugs is your idea…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Exciting news!! 🎺 We've been nominated for 3 awards at the upcoming 2026 Danish Game Awards!! 😱 AND you can vote for Winter Burrow to win this year's “Audience Award”! Consider casting your vote for your favourite Danish mouse here! 🐭 bit.ly/3MlUd9d
neutral · AI labelView post →Rocking a cozy game "Winter Burrow" then maybe fuel my bloodlust in "Fallout 3" later! 💜🦉💜 Twitch.tv/WhatsHerFace
positive · AI labelView post →My husband gifted the game to me. I played through the Demo and really enjoyed the art style, the music, and the gathering...as I like to gather. I've played 10 hours so far, I haven't finished the game yet. That means I've gotten about $2 per hour of entertainment for it so far. I am well entertained at that price point. Until I finish the game I can't give a total review- but at the moment I don't love that I have items that are just without use now. I wish I was able to mend or upgrade my…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoyed my time with Winter Burrow. An exploration game with light crafting elements and a home base to decorate. One distinct feature of this game is a cold mechanic. Needing be near a fire after a certain amount of time that can be extended by crafting warmer clothes and eating food. It adds some nice urgency in the early game and tension as you explore new areas. The main story is ~5-9hrs of gameplay, so don't come into this expecting a forever game like Minecraft, Don't Starve, or…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hi #PitchYaGame! We're making Winter Burrow, a cozy woodland survival game about a mouse returning home to restore their childhood burrow. 🌲 Explore 🪵 Gather & craft 🧶 Knit sweaters 🥧 Bake pies 🐭 Meet the locals You can play the demo & wishlist here! ↓ store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/...
neutral · AI labelView post →It is cute, it is very easy and it is very repetitive. With how quest line is designed I could tell that the intent was to make each venture out of the burrow feel like a journey to accomplish something - instead it feels like you're doing 10 fetch quests in row. It is enjoyable to explore everything for the first 2 hours, after that running from one npc to another - is not. You can leave the rest of the progression out and it'll be a good (but also very short) game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When you see Winter Burrow, do you have burning questions like: 🐀 What's the gameplay like? 🐿️ Is this game is more "cozy" or "survival"? 🦡 Can you knit a sweater? Find out these answers and more in my 10|1|10 Review on my experiences with the game mins, 1 hour, and 10 hours! youtu.be/uVL6BtzUCuo
neutral · AI labelView post →Starting today checking out the brand new game Winter Burrow! This game looks so cute but I'm a little nervous it's going to make me cry! 😅 Thank you @futurefriendsgames.com and @pinecreekgames.com for the key! Afterwards, playing games chosen by the community! Twitch.tv/FaunAndGames
positive · AI labelView post →WINTER BURROW I've been playing the demo on Steam for a while now and this is one of the few "cozy" games that still interests me. Gorgeous art style; tough survival ambience. This one has that 'special' tag written all over it for me. All depends on the game progress loop now. Thanks, Kotaku - TGS
positive · AI labelView post →'Winter Burrow' launches this Winter on Xbox One/Series, Nintendo Switch and PC. Also Game Pass Day One. youtu.be/Zj8b_LSIlmw?...
neutral · AI labelView post →very cute game very cozy relaxing and fun. I love the art and plays so well. Get a cup of hot coco and enjoy the game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was adorable, heartbreaking, and better than it had any right to be. It made me think of Redwall the whole time. The plot is super sweet and sad at times, but it pulls you in until you really care about all of the animals you meet. The quests are fun and challenging, sometimes chill but not a slog. The map is wonderful and I adore the lighting, environment, and threat mechanics. Hunger is mildly annoying but rarely a real problem. I really loved making clothes and items, I just wish…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →«The owls are not what they seem» I want to warn you right away: This game is not about survival! In this game it is impossible to die or feel any difficulties with survival. So if you expected to see a "Don't starve" style game here or challenge and survive a frosty night without fire in the forest, you will be disappointed because there is nothing to find here. So what do we end up with in this beautiful wrapper? Winter Burrow - is a meditative, absolutely unhurried and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Winter Burrow is a game of two halves: a beautifully melancholic storybook and a frustratingly hollow survival loop." The hand-drawn art is undeniably charming, and the opening narrative beats—returning to your ruined childhood home to find your missing Aunt—hit all the right heartfelt notes. I also genuinely love the game’s subtle environmental philosophy. Instead of clear-cutting forests, you survive by scavenging fallen twigs and dead flora. It’s a peaceful, non-destructive approach to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →8) Winter Burrow A new one! Survival crafting games can overwhelm me pretty easily, but this is one that has just the right scope to be relaxing as well as engaging. It sure helps that the whole world feels straight out of a Beatrix Potter story. store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/...
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