DLC Guide: What Each Expansion Adds and Which to Buy First
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House Flipper has 10 DLC packs ranging from free updates to full-featured expansions. Each adds new properties, tools, items, and gameplay mechanics. This guide reviews every DLC, ranks them by value, and helps you decide which to buy first.
Free DLCs
Apocalypse Flipper (May 2018)
The first DLC, released shortly after the base game. Adds 3 purchasable bunker properties, 3 bunker-specific buyers (Lonewolf37, Maria Kolkowsky, Ted Arrown), 38 survival-themed items, and the Flamethrower tool. The bunkers are a fun diversion from standard house flipping, and since it is free, there is no reason not to install it.
Cyberpunk Flipper (November 2020)
Adds 3 Neo-Tokyo apartments and 60+ neon-themed items. The futuristic aesthetic is unique in the game, offering a completely different visual style. Also free, making it an easy recommendation.
Paid DLCs (Ranked by Value)
1. Garden Flipper ($12.49)
The most universally praised expansion. Adds outdoor renovation with 5 new tools (Garden Hose, Axe, Brush Cutter, Lawn Mower, Shovel), the Gardener skill tree, 600+ garden items, 250+ plants, and 19 jobs. Garden work becomes available in properties across all content, making this DLC feel like a core part of the game.
2. Farm Flipper ($14.99)
The largest content expansion. Adds 16 properties in Maplebloom Village, 8 new tools, 2 skill trees (Farmer and Architect), house building from scratch, crop farming, and animal husbandry. The Architect tree's ability to build multi-story structures fundamentally expands what is possible. Recommended for players who want deeper simulation.
3. Luxury Flipper ($12.49)
Adds 15 premium properties in Moonrise Bay, furniture restoration mechanics, indoor pools, smart home installation, and luxury furnishings. The properties are among the most visually impressive in the game. Good for players who enjoy high-end interior design.
4. Pets DLC ($14.99)
Adds 12 properties in Cozy Village and a pet adoption system with dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles, and parrots. Each property can become a home for rescued animals. The pets add personality but the gameplay is lighter than Farm or Luxury. Recommended for animal lovers.
5. HGTV DLC ($12.49)
A collaboration with the HGTV television network. Adds 10 properties in Sunset Bay, a choice system with two TV hosts (Greta Evans and Oliver Jordan), and 11 jobs. The unique twist is choosing between two renovation visions for each property. Fun for fans of home renovation shows.
6. Dine Out DLC ($14.99)
The newest major expansion. Adds a cooking and restaurant system, property rental mechanics, the Universal Cooker tool, the Restaurateur skill tree, and 10 jobs. A significant departure from standard renovation gameplay. Best for players looking for something different.
7. Pop Art Pack ($4.99) and Party Pack ($4.99)
Item-only packs that add themed furniture. The Pop Art Pack includes 120 pop art style items, while the Party Pack adds disco and party themed items. These are purely cosmetic additions with no new gameplay mechanics. Buy them if you like the aesthetic.
Recommended Purchase Order
If you are buying DLCs one at a time, this order maximizes value:
- Install both free DLCs (Apocalypse and Cyberpunk) immediately.
- Garden Flipper first. It integrates with all content and adds the most replayability.
- Farm Flipper second. The building and farming systems add enormous depth.
- Luxury or Pets third, depending on whether you prefer interior design or animal companions.
- HGTV and Dine Out when you want fresh gameplay twists.
- Item packs last, as they are cosmetic only.