Novel Haven
Step into Novel Haven and transform a rundown lighthouse into a cozy bookstore. Help the villagers, arrange your favorite books, and decorate your own magical reading retreat!
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6 itemsAbout the Game
Novel Haven is a short story-focused game based on the bestselling book series. Move to a coastal town, renovate the crumbling lighthouse and turn it into a cozy bookstore, designed entirely to your taste. Help the villagers with quests, uncover hidden secrets, and create a literary sanctuary.
Charming Visuals
Adorable pets (including capybaras!), countless books, colorful plants, and so much more! Customize your very own pixel world exactly the way you imagine it.
Fun Mini-Games
Help villagers write letters, restock bookshelves, and complete photo quests to earn money for new decorations. Can you find all the hidden achievements?
Relaxing Gameplay
Design your bookstore to calm beats and forget about everyday life for a while.
