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About Home Wind
Home Wind is a minimalist, relaxing simulation where you build settlements in a grid‑less, procedurally generated world. The game rewards strategic placement with prosperity points, which let you expand the settlement without the deep systems of classic RTS or city‑builder titles.
Over 100 levels offer contracts, and completing levels unlocks larger maps, encouraging continued building. The title is free‑to‑play, supports single‑player, Steam Achievements, In‑App Purchases, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing, and runs on Windows and macOS.
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Prosperity Points
Prosperity points are earned by arranging structures thoughtfully. The description notes that higher points let you scale the settlement further, so each placement decision directly influences your ability to grow.
The points act as a simple progression metric; you do not manage resources or units, only the layout. This keeps the loop straightforward while still encouraging careful planning.
- Try compact arrangements early to see how they affect point totals.
- Observe how spreading buildings changes the score for a quick comparison.
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Procedurally Generated World
Each level is generated without a fixed grid, producing a unique terrain shape every playthrough. This lack of a preset grid lets you place structures in organic patterns.
Because the world changes per level, you encounter fresh placement challenges across the more than 100 levels, keeping the building experience varied.
- Spend a moment scanning the terrain before placing the first building.
- Use the freedom from a grid to experiment with non‑rectangular settlement shapes.
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Contracts and Levels
Completing levels earns contracts, and completing levels unlocks larger maps. The description links both contracts and level completion to map expansion.
With more than 100 levels, continued level completion can open bigger building areas, giving a clear milestone for continued play.
- Finish levels consistently to accumulate contracts steadily.
- When a larger map becomes available, consider how the new space will affect your settlement layout.
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Platform Support
Home Wind is available on Windows and macOS. The feature list includes Steam Cloud and Family Sharing, which are platform services that can be used alongside the single‑player mode.
These services do not alter gameplay but provide cloud storage and license sharing across accounts as listed platform features.
- Steam Cloud is a listed feature, so you can enable it in the client settings if you want cloud storage.
- If you have multiple Steam accounts, use Family Sharing to let each account launch the game.
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Relaxing Focus
The game is designed for a pleasant, low‑stress session rather than deep strategic depth. It encourages you to sit comfortably and build at your own pace.
This focus distinguishes it from classic RTS or city‑builder titles, making it suitable for short, casual play periods where creativity is the main goal.
- Choose a comfortable chair and lighting to enhance the calm atmosphere.
- Limit distractions; let the game's pace dictate the length of your session.
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