Halfway Home: A Stat-Management Visual Novel

5/22/2026, 12:02:58 PM

Release date: 11/4/2018

Tags: #singleplayer #indie #casual #simulation #visual-novel #free-to-play

User Reviews

Score: 67%Mixed
Review Count: 15 reviews
Fetched At: 8/26/2026, 5:00:14 AM

Reference prices

Japan

Free to Play (JPY)

Steam JP

Free to Play (USD)

Steam

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/22/2026, 12:02:57 PM

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Key highlight

Halfway Home is a free-to-play stat-management visual novel where players navigate their final week at a halfway house, focusing on personal growth and building friendships. Developed by Makeshift Monocle and released in

Who this is for

For those who wish to experience a story about building new relationships and aiming for self-growth as a reclusive resident during the final week at Sunflower House.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i7-4790

Comfortable play target

11,395 pts(~130% above spec of 8,765 pts)

Parts near this range

ARM Neoverse-N1 16 Core 0 MHz11,408 pts Hygon C86 3250 8-core11,365 pts Intel Core i3-11100B @ 3.60GHz11,357 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

Nvidia GTX 960

Comfortable play target

7,992 pts(~130% above spec of 6,148 pts)

Parts near this range

GeForce GTX 7807,973 pts Radeon RX 470/5707,909 pts GeForce GTX 16507,867 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Halfway Home is a unique stat-management visual novel developed by students at DigiPen Institute of Technology. Set during the final week at Sunflower House, a halfway house for young adults managing mental health challenges, players step into the shoes of the most reclusive resident. The game focuses on nurturing personal growth and building connections within a supportive environment.

Highlights

Genre: A blend of Casual, Indie, and Simulation, with strong Visual Novel elements.
Features: Supports Single-player, Steam Achievements, and Steam Cloud for a seamless experience.
Development: Created by students from Makeshift Monocle and published by DigiPen Institute of Technology, released on November 4, 2018.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, stat management, and slice-of-life simulations. It appeals to those interested in exploring themes of recovery, personal growth, and interpersonal relationships in a gentle, encouraging setting.