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FranchiseThe Lord of the RingsSeriesThe Lord of the Rings

Tales of the Shire

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First release
Jul 29, 2025
Developer
Weta Gameshop
Engine
Unity
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Simulator · Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Welcome home, Hobbit! Live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, & share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits & familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game.

Also known as TotS.exe, Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game, Tales of the Shire A The Lord of The Rings Game

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Storyline
Create your own Hobbit as you set forth in Bywater. Though not yet established as an official village in Hobbiton, play a part in helping the quaint town flourish. Greet comfort at the door as you decorate your own Hobbit hole, tend to your garden, fish at the clear ponds, forage wild fruits and herbs, or trade with townsfolks. Prepare homemade meals to share with fellow Hobbits and foster relationships. With much to see and lots more to eat, enjoy days of splendor in the picturesque forests, lakes, and pastures. Unwind in the place where what matters most are all the little things. Help bring the community together to achieve village status in Bywater. Experience delight in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game.Read more

Create your own Hobbit as you set forth in Bywater. Though not yet established as an official village in Hobbiton, play a part in helping the quaint town flourish. Greet comfort at the door as you decorate your own Hobbit hole, tend to your garden, fish at the clear ponds, forage wild fruits and herbs, or trade with townsfolks. Prepare homemade meals to share with fellow Hobbits and foster relationships. With much to see and lots more to eat, enjoy days of splendor in the picturesque forests, lakes, and pastures. Unwind in the place where what matters most are all the little things. Help bring the community together to achieve village status in Bywater. Experience delight in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 29, 2025
Nintendo Switch
Jul 29, 2025
PlayStation 5
Jul 29, 2025
All 5 release dates
Xbox Series X|S
Jul 29, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2
Mar 25, 2026
Age ratings
PEGI 3ESRB E
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
life simulation, casual, nature, based on - movie, steam trading cards
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 3,267 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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