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Az · Published by Az · Official site ↗
Content notice: Frequent use of profanity and mature language Depictions of nudity and consensual sexual acts between adults Mild physical violence (e.g., fistfights, minor injuries) Depictions of alcohol consumption, smoking, and recreational drug use Storyline references to organized crime and prostitution A depiction of an attempted sexual assault by a villain character (non-playable, non-glorified)
Very Positive — 81% positive (57 reviews) · 27 achievements
Last updated 8 Oct 2026
A character-driven, story-rich visual novel about rebuilding your life after juvenile detention. Forge friendships, find romance, and confront the scars of your troubled past.
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Explore the complex story of rebuilding life after detention in Halfway House. Forge new bonds and uncover personal truths in this character-driven narrative from developer Az.
About this game
You’re a young man, fresh out of juvenile detention, sent to a halfway house to rebuild your life. Over the next six months, you'll forge lasting friendships, heal old wounds, and define your own future.
Meet a cast of vibrant characters:
Samantha: a caring but strict house matron with an uninhibited side.
Emily: a fiery redhead with a soft heart hidden beneath a sharp temper.
Ashley: a brash, magnetic presence who hides more than she lets on.
And more: friends, foes, and unexpected connections await.
Halfway House is a story rich, character driven visual novel blending humor, heart, and mature themes.
A story of second chances, finding connection in unexpected places. The narrative unfolds over months of shared meals, tense standoffs, quiet breakthroughs, and deepening bonds.
Relationships grow, moments carry weight, and every scar, visible or otherwise, tells a story.
Features
20+ hours of play (Episodes 1–11 included)
6,000+ renders and 38 animated scenes
20,000+ lines of dialogue
Original theme song performed by a commissioned artist
Branching choices that shape relationships and story
Unlockable extras including a replay gallery and bonus renders
Optional alternate camera angles during key scenes
Optional hint system for players who want light guidance
Important Information
Ongoing episodic updates: New episodes will be added through updates over time. Please note that updates may be infrequent (potentially up to a year between major content releases).
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 or newer
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics: Integrated Graphics (Intel HD 3000 or better)
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated audio chipset
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i3 5th Gen or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics (Intel HD 4000 series or better)
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated audio chipset
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Episode 12 Teasers
Hey guys,Work on EP12 is ongoing. Here are a selection of images from the upcoming episode. Some of these have been shown previously outside of Steam, while others are new. There's still no concrete ETA I can give, as there's still quite a bit of work left, but development continues apace. Az.Read full article on Community Announcements (Az)AnnouncementsOfficial
Halfway House Now Available
It's been a long time coming but Halfway House is finally available on Steam.This release includes everything up to Episode 11, along with achievements, cloud support, and a fair number of improvements made during the Steam onboarding process.To everyone that supported me over the years: thank you. It's that support that made it possible for the game to reach this point.To everyone joining the gang for the first time: welcome to the Halfway House.I hope you enjoy the ride.The next update, Episode 12 is currently under development. And is around 50-60% complete.Read full article on Community Announcements (Az)AnnouncementsOfficial
Halfway House Demo Now Available
Hey folks, The demo includes the first two episodes of the game and introduces the core cast, setting, and tone of the story. It's also the debut of the new theme song in a public release. Progression made in shit demo can be picked up again in the main release if cloud save is enabled. Includes 2 achievements.Az.Read full article on Community Announcements (Az)
