is a daily life simulation and visual novel developed by Huli , released in its full version on November 15, 2024 . The game places players in the role of a college student navigating a world transformed by a "lust virus," which has forced a domestic lockdown with two housemates: a landlady and a fellow resident.
Rooms are micro-economies of personality. Someone will be the Plant Manager, another the Sublet DJ, one the Bulletin Board of Doom for bills and reminders. Tension arises when roles overlap or go unacknowledged—like when the self-appointed Thermostat Overlord likes it Arctic at night. Good housemates notice each other’s rhythms and chip in where needed; bad ones hoard spoons and passive-aggressively annotate shared calendars.
This setup cuts right to the chase. It doesn't waste time on lengthy exposition. Instead, it establishes a world where the rules of engagement are as clear as they are titillating: talk to them, get to know them, and importantly, "help them out" with the lust virus. It's the perfect backdrop for a "slice-of-life anime, but with way more emphasis on 'romantic' interactions".
Resolved a prominent graphical bug where Nora's facial textures disappeared entirely during the bathroom shower sequence. Housemates -v1.01- -Huli-
The story focuses on the interaction between the student and two distinct archetypes: A "thicc" landlady. A curvy "muscle mommy" housemate.
The narrative backdrop of Housemates sets it apart from traditional slice-of-life visual novels. Players step into the shoes of a who suddenly finds himself locked down due to an unprecedented national crisis: a highly contagious "lust virus" sweeping the country.
| Feature | Housemates v1.0 | Housemates -v1.01- -Huli- | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Linear: choices build trust openly. | Hidden "Paranoia" meter. High trust now leads to creepy events. | | Fourth Room | Locked. No interaction. | Opens after Day 14. Inside: a mirror, a single chair, and a note saying "Sit." | | Endings | 6 endings (3 good, 3 neutral). | 1 new ending: "The Replacement" (requires -Huli- path). | | Soundtrack | Lo-fi hip hop. | Certain tracks reverse when the player enters a room. | | Save File Icon | A house key. | After v1.01, the icon becomes an eye. | is a daily life simulation and visual novel
Features over 60 hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animated explicit sequences rather than static renders.
The codename “Huli” suggests three possible functional layers:
Where Housemates truly shines is in its audiovisual presentation. The game's are consistently singled out for praise. There are over 70 beautifully animated scenes, a testament to the developer's dedication. Someone will be the Plant Manager, another the
Available as a sideloadable APK package distributed through creative platforms.
Fixes decompression errors and compression artifacts on mobile screens, optimizing resource usage for mobile processors. 3. Expanded Localization & Community Patches