The Tenants

I want to recommend this game, really I do. But there are far too many bugs for me to do so in good conscience. Quests that are unfinishable and stuck in your list, tenants disappearing, and a slew of other game breaking bugs have made me have to put the game down. The furniture and wall/floor selection is lacking, and trying to put in mods to make up for it lead to even -more - bugs. This game could have been fantastic... had their been patches to address the bugs (particularly those related to the DLC). I am unsure if the new ports are as buggy, but I'd beware.

Game has a lot of potential, but it's currently abandoned by the publishers. It's not 100%able in its current state and it sucks to see that the publishers do not care of the current bugs. Cash grab trash.

I had a ton of fun in this game, its has a feel of the sims meets house flipper but on a smaller scale. Lots of variety when it comes to game play like favouring landlord route, just focusing on jobs and money, etc. The bugs however are glaring and come up a lot. There's a mini game that devs were aware of in 2022 but hasn't been fixed and the only solution I found is just hard close your game and hope you don't loose too much from your save. I have had issues where I was faster than the tutorial and then had to find a work around to finish it. Many times i just wont be able to pick up an item even if I have an empty backpack. Too many bugs for the game to be consistently enjoyable so it will join my game graveyard of my library. Would not recommend.

When are game developers going to learn they'll make more money fixing their games instead of pumping out new broken content? Yeah, the EA method works for a bit after each release, but you trash your reputation and piss off the fans that had loyally followed for years. Reputation is what keeps new players, recommendations, and DLC's sales coming. Not updates pushing "new and exciting" game breaking features and then putting them on sale for 90% repeatedly when it's not even worth that anymore.

This was a great game until they abandoned it. Surprisingly today they release a version for PS5 and Xbox yet they havent been maintaining or taking care of the people that own their game on PC. I wish they would revive this game but at this point I think its a lost cause.

At the very beginning of the game, painting the walls "Yellow" waas not accepted, even though t was required for proceeding. I did that, but no proceeding was possible.

Honestly, I got this game believing since Frozen District had published it, it must be a good game. How naive I was. This game is buggy, frequently breaks, and unfortunately seems abandoned by the devs. Morbid curiosity got the better of me. I suppose it's entirely on me, I should have known enough to look into things before purchasing them. However, is it truly my fault for trusting a game to actually be playable past the tutorial which breaks so often I can't even finish it? For shame, really... I had such high hopes, and now my disappointment is grand.

It's kinda boring. Imagine being stuck on the build phase of sims but with 10 items to choose from, and no sense of satisfaction from finishing the renovation.

Customizing is fun, but there are buggy missions to where I can't progress.

bugs. no manual saves and sometimes autosave feature doesn't work, so next time you load - may be without last play progress. I even rechecked it's not early access. so I don't recommend, unless you really really like games like this. hopes they'll patch it someday.

Gets pretty repetetive after like 20 hours, but a relaxing simulator game just like the flipper games!

The game is bugged and broken in a way that makes you repeat fixing the same houses every time you log off and back on. The Pet DLC is also broken and if you try to complete the turtorial it crashes the game.....you cant save until you finish the turtorial so if you have the DLC installed at all you cant even save and have to depend on the auto save feature that also doesnt seem to save as often as it states...

Definitely worth a buy! Played the game solid for about 4 days now and loving most aspects. I just wish the renovate option had a bit more flexibility with how items are placed. Maybe allowing an option to turn off grid snapping would be great. Overall recommend this game!

for me this game has been good. i recommend this to all players. sometimes the controls can get weird but most of the time its okay

The Tenants is an intriguing blend of simulation, management, and casual gameplay that puts players in the role of a landlord responsible for managing a rental property. Developed by Ancient Games, it offers a surprisingly detailed and engaging experience that goes beyond simple property maintenance, combining elements of negotiation, customization, and strategic resource management. For anyone interested in simulation games with a unique twist, The Tenants presents an immersive look at the challenges and rewards of running a rental business, wrapped in a laid-back yet thoughtfully designed package. At its core, the gameplay revolves around acquiring, renovating, and renting out apartments to a diverse cast of tenants. Players start with a modest property and limited funds, then must balance the financial demands of repairs and upgrades with the need to attract reliable tenants who will pay rent on time. This balancing act requires careful budgeting and prioritization—should you invest in new appliances to boost rent prices, or focus on fixing structural issues to prevent tenant complaints? The game does an excellent job of simulating the economic and logistical pressures of property management without becoming overwhelming or tedious. What makes The Tenants stand out is its emphasis on the social and personal side of landlordship. Each tenant has their own personality traits, preferences, and behaviors that influence how they interact with the player and the property. Negotiating lease terms, handling requests, and addressing conflicts become meaningful challenges that require patience and strategy. This human element adds depth to the game, turning what could be a dry management sim into a series of engaging interactions that affect your success. The game also allows players to personalize apartments with furniture and decorations, making the experience feel more creative and hands-on. The renovation mechanics are detailed and satisfying. Players can choose from a wide array of tools and materials to fix and upgrade apartments, from patching walls to installing new flooring or modern appliances. The hands-on nature of these tasks adds an active layer of gameplay that breaks up the management routines and provides a sense of accomplishment. The progression system encourages continuous improvement of your properties, unlocking better tenants and higher rents as you build your reputation. Visually, The Tenants employs a clean, approachable art style that strikes a balance between realism and simplicity. The apartments and surrounding buildings are well-detailed, and the user interface is designed to be intuitive, though some menus can occasionally feel cluttered during more complex management phases. The sound design supports the cozy atmosphere with ambient noises and subtle music that create an immersive environment without distraction. While The Tenants shines in many areas, it does have its flaws. Early game pacing can be slow, with some players potentially finding the initial financial constraints and renovation tasks repetitive before the gameplay truly opens up. Additionally, certain AI behaviors from tenants can sometimes feel unpredictable or frustrating, requiring players to adapt their strategies frequently. However, these issues do little to detract from the overall charm and depth of the simulation. In conclusion, The Tenants offers a surprisingly rich and enjoyable property management experience that combines economic strategy with personal interaction and creative renovation. Its unique focus on the tenant-landlord relationship adds personality and nuance, setting it apart from more generic sims. For players who enjoy thoughtful management games with a human touch and hands-on gameplay elements, The Tenants provides a rewarding and immersive way to test their organizational and negotiation skills in the world of real estate. Rating: 7/10

I really wanted to like this game but I just can't seem to understand it, even the tutorial. I've come back to it 3x and I still can't finish the first babysitting gig, or the first job I landed. Really frustrating instructions. Or maybe i'm just dumb.

I first played this game during the bug-riddled early days, and loved it even then, though if I recall correctly, not all areas were available at the time. The satisfaction of decorating and furnishing to a client's requirement along with the playful touches like personality types and their animations charmed me into returning to the game despite some tediousness--though the long jobs tended to pay more, which balances it out a little: I see this as symptomatic of a simple game, which is all this is. Lacking any immediate complexity and the longer investment of owning property in multiple areas seeming so far off for me, I stopped playing. Recently, I picked it back up again and was delighted to see my original save still intact and the irresistible Pets DLC had suddenly appeared, along with all areas in-game allowing progression! I quickly acquired several tenants, progressing through the three areas, rehabilitating and re-homing rogue raccoons, and refusing to aim for the Sabotage award. It is still imperfect but very playable and engaging.

Bought for £2 on sale then played non-stop for 2 days straight - safe to say I like it! I can see why some people bounce off this game. It can be repetitive, and there are a few small gameplay quirks, but it seems to be just that right mix of The Sims and a Tycoon / Management sim that scratches my brain just right! Only a couple of gameplay issues. 1. It's hard to see what prestige of the build is while renovating. The jobs will have the letter grading assigned to each room, but this isn't available for your own properties - you have to close the renovation and see the property listings to see it. The items themselves also don't seem to say what their prestige is, so I try and go for a more expensive option where I can but I don't know if that's right. Also how a property looks to us has little to no bearing on how much a tenant will pay. I assume it's due to prestige and preferences, but I can spend ages making a beautiful themed property but get hardly any rent for it, while another property I just bought and rented straight out (as I had no money left to renovate) rented for loads straight away! 2. It's quite tricky to go between all the different menus all the time. When looking at one tenant I often want to know what their happiness is, interact with them, how much rent they pay, how much they have left of their lease, the property address, the value and prestige of that property, and how much any other tenants also pay there. All of those are very reasonable things to want to know but they are all found on different menus, which just makes things difficult to navigate. All of this aside, it's definitely worth it for £2!

it does make it quite challenging to get the tasks done which i love. ever job is different with the different budgets. it does become crazy when you are currently working one a job and your tennnts want help from the house you are renting out. there is a lot more to the game i havent yet seen r played and it does make you work for it. i love love it

really fun gives a whole new perspective on decorating and being a landlord

i have a relatively old standard laptop, not designed for gaming, besides mild lag when the game first lodes. its works really well, i dont get bored, im entertained. if you want a fun and relatively cheap game- this is the game.

Interesting management game. Game tasks and achievements hooked me enough to keep playing when I'm on Steam, and I'm picky about games.

I bought this game for 3$ CAD. That being said it is a really fun game. I'm sad to hear that this game is on a back shelf for this company because it's SO GOOD. the game play is fun, decorating is fun, the community items are awesome. The tenants needs are very much replays over n over again but it's still fun. I'm 25 hours deep and I'm still enjoying the game. Would I have felt the same if it was the full 20$, probably not. I would love this game to comeback and give us a Childrens pack or even a new city added in a DLC. Let this game live on!!!

could sit and play this game for hours. i also have the pets dlc and have never had any issues with it. very cozy game, love it

Like the Sims and House flipper except less interesting and more boring. Also my tennants wont stop making meth.

bro i've played so many hours of this game i just love it!! if you like decorating houses and stuff, this is for you

im not a fan of it, it just was prity boring and dull to play. it was also prity laggy.

I love it, I just wish they would finish it. At the end there is no way to keep office employees happy.

I spent over 60 hours playing and really enjoyed it. Designing apartments is satisfying, and the puzzles and mini-games tied to tenant requests and renovation jobs add variety. The leveling system and district progression felt rewarding. Some jobs are repetitive, but I didn’t mind during my first playthrough. I liked trying different styles each time. That said, I don’t see much replay value—once you’ve gone through it once, there’s not a lot of reason to start again. I didn’t get further than the suburban district because of bugs. Features stopped working, I lost about two hours of progress due to a rollback, and since the game autosaves, I couldn’t recover it. It really discouraged me from continuing. Still, for the price, I got more than enough playtime out of it. I give it a 7/10 and a thumbs up. Worth playing once, especially if you enjoy creative management games.

I Did not enjoy this game at all. I wanted to like it and the idea was good. However I could not make it out of the tutorial. There were several times when even after I was told something and went into a part, I had no clue what to do and renovation buttons weren't showing up. At one point I was babysitting a tenant for someone and I went in thinking I was suppose to clean up his mess and renovate and research what he wants. No, I just have to feed him a million times then prank him and he leaves. It was not obvious and after clicking on so many things I actually had to use my phone to even find this out. Eventually after being on it so long, never making it out of tutorial and couldn't figure out how to progress even after so much researching, I gave up. I don't want to play a game where I am at a standstill and have to have my phone pulled up for everything. Maybe you will have better luck, but it wasn't my vibe.

A little buggy but overall, a super fun game to play.

if you like decorating houses this game is not bad, it does become repetitive after some time though

Hey Frozen District, let them develop their game!

I dont understand it. The uncles text box keeps showing up on my screen. As a new player i literally do not understand why my showers and heating vents do not work ????

Nice relaxing game with awesome game concept.

Abandoned game with too many bugs. Last patch was 2023.

abandoned game, give your money to other games who deserve it

The game keeps crashing when I'm trying to pet the dog

Dead game, no updates since 2023.

ME BUILD STRONG. GAME $2. GIRLFRIEND RECOMMEND. I BUY

game no longer opens.

vvv fun to play!!!!

fun

LOVE THE GAME SO MUCH! <3

Too tedious after the first few hours.