Players are enchanted by the cozy Middle-earth charm, with 42 glowing mentions of the ‘cozy’ vibe out of 48 that touch on atmosphere. Yet performance hiccups and missing content keep the reception from perfect, with only 78% positive since launch.
What it's about: Bienvenue chez vous, Hobbit ! Vivez la vie confortable d'un Hobbit dans la quiétude de la Comté. Explorez, décorez et partagez dans ce coin idyllique de la Terre du Milieu. Rencontrez des Hobbits accueillants et retrouvez des visages familiers dans Tales of the Shire: Un jeu Seigneur des Anneaux™.
In-game
« C'est la propagande de chômage la plus efficace que j'ai jamais vu, prend toi ça dans ta tronche Manu »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played9742« It's a lovely little cozy game, but I do wish I could be invited to meals sometimes instead of being the only one cooking them »👍 anonymous review · 74 h played22« Chill as f, gather, cook, make merry all day long until you realise its 2am and its a school night »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played11« Un jeu détente très sympathique, adorable et mignon, non sans quelques références émouvantes au Seigneur des Anneaux et à Bilbo le Hobbit. »👍 anonymous review · 24 h played« Jeu très cosy et agréable, on y passe du bon temps et cela fait du bien d'avoir un jeu bien tranquille. »👍 anonymous review · 55 h played« J'aime tout dans ce jeu. J'ai vu des critiques disant qu'il n'y avait pas grand chose à faire, je ne suis pas du tout d'accord. C'est le jeu cozy parfait, super relaxant et assez captivant. »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« wait for a sale. not a bad game,but its mid. and that's completely fine. but it feels like a free to play mobile game. dont go into this game with hype hopes »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played3321« No major Updates since Release and no Update since October at all. Game felt a little dead in the beginning but i hoped for nice new contet. Guess the game not only felt dead, in fact the game is dead. »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played1« It has some interesting features, but it's mostly boring. much ingredient grinding and running from A to B. There are no seasonal events or festivals, and it's kind of lifeless. »👎 anonymous review · 27 h played1« Jeu mignon mais lassant et vide. Finissable en 10/12h et survendu. Surfer sur l'amour des fans c'est bien, faire un bon jeu c'est mieux. »👎 anonymous review · 15 h played« Beaucoup de bug, et le jeu est finalement assez vide... Il n'y a pas grand chose à faire à part répéter les mêmes activités, et la décoration est "inutile" puisque le joueur est le seul à en profiter. »👎 anonymous review · 37 h played« très bon jeu de détente et très sympa de retrouver cet univers, les personnages sont attachants »👍 anonymous review · 70 h played
In players' words
« C'est la propagande de chômage la plus efficace que j'ai jamais vu, prend toi ça dans ta tronche Manu »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played9742« wait for a sale. not a bad game,but its mid. and that's completely fine. but it feels like a free to play mobile game. dont go into this game with hype hopes »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played3321« It's a lovely little cozy game, but I do wish I could be invited to meals sometimes instead of being the only one cooking them »👍 anonymous review · 74 h played22« No major Updates since Release and no Update since October at all. Game felt a little dead in the beginning but i hoped for nice new contet. Guess the game not only felt dead, in fact the game is dead. »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played1« Chill as f, gather, cook, make merry all day long until you realise its 2am and its a school night »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played11« It has some interesting features, but it's mostly boring. much ingredient grinding and running from A to B. There are no seasonal events or festivals, and it's kind of lifeless. »👎 anonymous review · 27 h played1« Un jeu détente très sympathique, adorable et mignon, non sans quelques références émouvantes au Seigneur des Anneaux et à Bilbo le Hobbit. »👍 anonymous review · 24 h played« Jeu mignon mais lassant et vide. Finissable en 10/12h et survendu. Surfer sur l'amour des fans c'est bien, faire un bon jeu c'est mieux. »👎 anonymous review · 15 h played« Jeu très cosy et agréable, on y passe du bon temps et cela fait du bien d'avoir un jeu bien tranquille. »👍 anonymous review · 55 h played« Beaucoup de bug, et le jeu est finalement assez vide... Il n'y a pas grand chose à faire à part répéter les mêmes activités, et la décoration est "inutile" puisque le joueur est le seul à en profiter. »👎 anonymous review · 37 h played« J'aime tout dans ce jeu. J'ai vu des critiques disant qu'il n'y avait pas grand chose à faire, je ne suis pas du tout d'accord. C'est le jeu cozy parfait, super relaxant et assez captivant. »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played« très bon jeu de détente et très sympa de retrouver cet univers, les personnages sont attachants »👍 anonymous review · 70 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
69 % pos · n=118
Content / longevity
16 % pos · n=50
Graphics / art
68 % pos · n=25
Performance
16 % pos · n=19
Story / writing
39 % pos · n=18
Stability / bugs
6 % pos · n=17
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=6
Value for money
20 % pos · n=5
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
118
81
13
24
Content / longevity
50
8
8
34
Graphics / art
25
17
2
6
Performance
19
3
0
16
Story / writing
18
7
2
9
Stability / bugs
17
1
0
16
Audio / music
6
2
0
4
Interface / UX
6
0
1
5
Value for money
5
1
1
3
Multiplayer
3
0
0
3
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 27 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.5 h.
<2h
17 % (n=30)
2-10h
63 % (n=70)
10-25h
83 % (n=109)
>25h
90 % (n=191)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,7 % of players.
The atmosphere is the star: 42 positive mentions out of 48 for terms like ‘cozy’, ‘charming’, and ‘détente’ dominate the praise.
Gameplay wins over most who stick around: 81 positive mentions out of 118 highlight its relaxed yet engaging nature.
Long-term players are the happiest: 90% positive for those logging over 25 hours, showing deep satisfaction beyond initial sessions.
Weaknesses
Performance drags down the experience: 16 negative mentions out of 19 for stuttering and frame drops.
Content gaps frustrate many: 34 negative mentions out of 50 complain about missing features or shallow progression.
Bugs linger quietly: 16 negative mentions out of 17 for crashes and glitches, especially among shorter play sessions.
Who is it for?
Fans of gentle, story-driven adventures will adore this slice-of-life Lothlórien vibe. Casual players seeking a stress-free escape will find their match.
Is Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 82% of 3,724 Steam reviews are positive (player score 77/100). Most-praised strength: The atmosphere is the star. Current price: 19,79€ (40% off).
Verdict
Tales of the Shire delivers a comforting Middle-earth escape that lingers in memory—despite its technical and content rough edges. For those who prioritize charm over polish, it’s a delightful detour. Others may need patience or updates before diving in.
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