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Hive Haven

A cozy beekeeper tycoon set in a sunny low-poly meadow. Manage hives, breed queens, extract honey, and trade jars on BeeNet while the day–night cycle rolls by and your lanterns glow at dusk.

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DarkLion Studio
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DarkLion Studio
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Coming Soon
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About the Game

Hive Haven is a cozy beekeeping sandbox about tidy systems, warm colors, and the joy of turning frames of honey into something beautiful. Move and rotate real hives, run the extractor, filter and bottle, melt wax into candles, plant flowers, and keep a calm yard humming.

  • Hands-on apiary — place, rotate, and rearrange hives on stands; keep your boxes neat and your yard easy to work.

  • Queens with traits — buy queens with clear personalities and nudge genetics through simple breeding when you want deeper control.

  • Honey crafting pipeline — extract frames, filter, bottle, and melt wax into candles and goods for extra income.

  • Market & deliveries — watch prices shift, fulfill orders, and deliver jars and candles to NPCs around town.

  • Plant and decorate — pots, pathways, and flower beds to boost nectar and make your yard feel like home.

  • Smoker & colony care — calm spicy hives, handle gentle events (mites, wasps, the occasional curious bear), and keep reputations high.

  • Seasons & weather — soft rain, golden evenings, and a day → night rhythm that makes numbers feel cozy.

  • Readable UI, small joys — chunky buttons, clean toasts, progress bars, ka-ching moments, and screenshot-friendly layouts.

Scope will grow through playtesting, with a focus on relaxation, clarity, and satisfying little wins.

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