# HeartBaked > Visual novel where a pastry chef seeks true love to complete a recipe. (iPhone/iPad app by Colorado Stark.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartbaked/id1107705575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Colorado Stark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107705574) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Simulation - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 270 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-05-23 - Data updated: 2026-07-18 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartbaked/id1107705575/reviews.md ## What is HeartBaked? Visual Novel Story: In a beautiful elven village hidden away in a lovely little forest, one pastry chef has just reached the last recipe in a sacred book passed down from her grandmother. Ginger has waited her entire career and quite possibly her life for this, and cannot wait to finally have created everything inside. However, the last recipe requires an ingredient that she doesn't have in her pantry. TRUE LOVE! Ginger must go on a journey to find this true love, hopefully in one of the three admittedly quirky guys she knows. One problem though- she sucks at it. Good luck. Featuring: + Three boys to awkwardly attempt romance with! Around 20,000 words per route. + 9 endings + 3 CGS + 8 BGs + Original music! The MC: Ginger: The protagonist, whose name can be changed. She has three possible personality types depending on player choices, and each boy will favor a different one. The Boys: Radley: Ginger's childhood friend who helps around the store, but is usually more of a hassle than actually useful due to all of his pranks. He's a complete germaphobe and is always seen wearing gloves. Carver: A rude, cheap little jerk who is quite self conscious about his height. He can be found trying to swindle people out of pretty much anything in their pockets, and/or finding excuses to make a mess in Ginger's shop. Benjamin: New in town and a bit... eccentric. His greatest loves are the two sheep he keeps with him at all times, and he uses their wool to knit all of his clothing. developed by Gourmet Visual and Repulse, music by Mandy Kowara ## Key features - Multiple romanceable characters - Branching story paths - Multiple endings - Original soundtrack - Customizable protagonist personality ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartbaked/id1107705575/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Very Very Strange *2024-11-24* I figured this would be a hidden gem but it is far from it. I guess there is an issue in the code somewhere. It must be a repetitive code. I went on there only to find dialogue continually repeating and interrupting itself. Every time I go to type in the nickname it restarts the dialogue. Needs an update! For the creators: Please fix it! I would really like to play your game if only it was playable or updated! ### 5/5 — Best game ever ❤️ *2024-05-27* WHY DID THIS GAME MAKE ME ACTUALLY LIKE CARVER?! 🩷💜💛 ### 5/5 — Ah, such a good game! 💕 *2022-11-06* I just started playing and this is one of the first visual novels i've ever played and it's so goodddddddd! I usually don't download games with only a few reviews or not many pictures to showcase what the game is but i took a risk... AND IM HOOKED. 🎣 The characters are STUNNING, their personalities are JUST YES, and the storyline is great too!! I 100% recommend this game to anyone who wants a sweet, innocent, and playful game about a made up elf world and baked goods. 💖 Personally, this game reminds me of strawberry shortcake and im HERE FOR IT. 🤩 If your looking for a game like ddlc (Doki doki literature club) that isn't well..yk.. TRAUMATIZING then i guess you can come here-🔪 ### 5/5 — So sweet *2022-07-24* I got this game yesterday and couldn’t stop playing, the art style is really cute and the characters are really likable. Overall it played really well and the dialogue was great! Over the entire game I only noticed 2 errors but it was a great game! It had a ton of great jokes and exceeded my expectations, it’s worth a try. ### 5/5 — Full of sweetness (literally <3) *2022-03-29* I binged this in one day and I cannot get over how a-dork-able this game is! All three of bachelors have such funny flaws, not to mention our MC (named Ginger) has some pretty hilarious/relatable dialogue as well! I freaking love character like these, it’s that much more satisfying when you find out what makes them tick, or what makes them fall for you <3! The music is great, the sprites/expressions are neat, and the overall vibes are just full of sugary goodness, I look forward to see if there’s gonna be more from the creators! ### 5/5 — My top 5 *2021-10-31* I adore this game and finished all routes. I played this game a few years back and forgot to ever review it. This game is fantastic and I adore it. 10/10. ### 5/5 — I love *2020-11-07* This game is so perfect and so free, I genuinely love this game. Everything is completely free and all the characters are enjoyable. ### 5/5 — NOOOO MY DREAMMSSSSS *2020-05-05* Imagine my face when my first ending was ending #4 Mudding and so help me god I wanted to kill Benjamin that moment. The game is so well made and super addicting! Love it! ### 4/5 — 100% my favorite app in the world *2020-03-21* Ok. This is my favorite game in the world and downloaded it yesterday but I am dedicated to it. Brilliantly made and all of the bois are so cute! Benjamin makes me want to cry when he tells his dramatic backstory and Carver is so short and cute! 😆 and Radley is super adorable! 4 words for you. This. Needs. A. Sequel. If you did this, my life would be the happiest life in the world! Please do it? With cherries on top?🤗🤗 This is the end of my review! 👋 ### 5/5 — Wow *2019-05-10* This is such a good game... like WOW! I love all the characters including the protagonist which almost never happens. The dialogue is charming and feels real and has actually made me laugh out loud. ## Frequently asked questions about HeartBaked ### What is HeartBaked about? HeartBaked is a visual novel where you play as Ginger, a pastry chef searching for true love to complete a special recipe. You'll interact with three unique bachelors to find your perfect ending. ### How long is the story in HeartBaked? Each character route in HeartBaked offers around 20,000 words of story content, leading to a total of 9 different endings based on your choices. ### Can I change the protagonist's personality in HeartBaked? Yes, the protagonist, Ginger, can have three different personality types depending on the player's choices. Each of the three boys will favor a different personality. ### What devices does HeartBaked support? HeartBaked is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple mobile device users. ### Is HeartBaked suitable for younger players? HeartBaked has an age rating of 9+, indicating it is generally suitable for younger players. The game focuses on a lighthearted romance narrative. ### Does HeartBaked have ads? No, HeartBaked does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free game without any ad interruptions. ### What is the gameplay like in HeartBaked? The gameplay in HeartBaked involves reading through the story, making dialogue choices, and interacting with the characters. Your decisions influence Ginger's personality and the romantic outcomes. ### When was HeartBaked last updated? HeartBaked was last updated on May 23, 2016, with version 1.0. The initial release date was also May 23, 2016. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0 — 2016-05-23 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ## Apps similar to HeartBaked | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Guilty Parade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guilty-parade/id1607869901) | 4.1 (178) | Free | Games | | [Untold Atlas - anime otome sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untold-atlas-anime-otome-sim/id6444777856) | 4.3 (44) | Free | Games | | [Love Esquire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love-esquire/id1506934034) | 4.5 (135) | Free | Games | | [Will You MEOW-rry Me](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-you-meow-rry-me/id6446152009) | 4.5 (15) | Free | Games | | [Ghost Town Paranormal Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-town-paranormal-games/id1585773729) | 4.0 (42) | Free | Games | | [The Last Yandere: Cursed Dark](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-last-yandere-cursed-dark/id1295159936) | 4.6 (901) | Free | Games | ## Related topics [visual novel](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/visual-novel) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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