We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many recently produced gems by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For April, we are taking a closer look at the cosy sandbox… Summerhouse!
What is Summerhouse?
Summerhouse is one we had our eye on, developed and published by Friedemann and Future Friends Games. It is a cosy sandbox game, building beautiful, lived-in houses with no rules or restrictions.
As you build your tiny homes, there are some little secrets to uncover and different locations to develop. Craft a home that effortlessly blends into the geographic aesthetic, by the sea, in the city, or tucked away in the mountains!
As there are no goals or points to score, you can’t lose playing Summerhouse. It’s the perfect love letter to summer afternoons, relaxing and creating your next masterpiece.
Summerhouse Official Specifications
Tiny houses have tiny hardware demands. Here are the official specifications for Summerhouse:
| Component | Minimum Specs |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2.00GHz or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX950 or higher |
| Storage | 500MB available space |
| Sound card | Have one |
Best PCs to Play Summerhouse
We love chill games and their accessible specifications. Even an old and tired PC could play this game! Still, we also love to look at shiny new PCs with powerful gaming hardware. If you’re in the market for an upgrade (or even just window shopping!), we have a nice round up of gaming PCs and laptops that we think would be perfect for playing Summerhouse. If they aren’t your tiny build vibe, our full selection is just a click away.
Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC
The Refract Gaming Crimson is packed with everything you need for cosy gaming at its finest. This pre-built PC is equipped with cherry-picked hardware, including the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU, which has integrated RX Vega Graphics. As such, you can achieve smooth gaming without the need for a dedicated GPU. Plus, with 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 250GB SSD, you can enjoy near-zero latency and fast loading times, whether you’re working or playing.
Better yet, the Refract Crimson is pre-built, fully tested, and ready to simply plug in and play. What’s more, it is covered by our three years parts and labour warranty, for that extra peace of mind. All the better for zen gameplay!
MSI GF63 Gaming Laptop
Build your tiny homes from anywhere, with the MSI GF63. This gaming laptop has an Intel Core i5-12450H CPU, harnessing innovative hybrid architecture to optimise your workflows. Intelligently managed by Intel Thread Director, you can always be sure the right core is on the job. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU is powered by Ada Lovelace architecture, utilising all the latest advances to render your games in stunning quality. Plus, with the 15.6” display with 144Hz refresh rate, you can enjoy smooth frame rates for immersive gaming on all your favourite cosy titles.
Making sure you stay cool for the summer, the MSI GF63 gaming laptop features Cooler Boost thermal technology. This cooling solution has been fine-tuned to be noticeably quieter and cooler, so you can game on in peace.
OcUK Gaming Tanto Configurable PC
In a Micro-ATX chassis, the OcUK Gaming Tanto is like a tiny house in its own way! This gaming PC comes equipped with an Intel Core i3-12100F CPU, making it ideal for entry-level and cosy gaming. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU is primed to render graphics in photo-realistic quality and smooth frame rates. Plus, with an SSD primary storage drive and 16GB DDR4 RAM, you can be sure this gaming PC will run quickly and efficiently.
The OcUK Gaming Tanto is one of our configurable gaming PCs, meaning you can adjust the base spec from a pre-selected list of hardware to better suit your needs, playstyle, or budget. Add up to two ultra-fast SSDs, a USB WiFi adapter, and choose an operating system. Please note that any changes will affect the pricing.
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PC specs are subject to change.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK for two years, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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