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Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or higher Processeur : 2Ghz+ Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

halfmoon

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Released May 21, 2026
sample: 207 reviews posted after launch (65 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 207 reviews (« Very Positive »)
2,09€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A narrative journey that players finish in a single sitting before the credits even have time to settle, driven entirely by its striking visual craft. Across 207 total reviews, the game holds a 91 percent positive rating, reflecting a deeply appreciated artistic vision despite its brief runtime.

What it's about: halfmoon is a short adventure game set in an information center for the dead before they move on.

In-game

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« The most beautiful pixel art I've ever seen. Come for the images, stay for the soffuse atmosphere and enveloping light. There isn't much here, you are buying the ticket for an exhibition. But what's wrong with that? »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« It's more like an piece of art then a game, with a great soundtrack and artstyle. Perfect for an hot Sunday Summer day where your brain is too fried to play anything else. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« I feel like the game was made mostly for the aesthetic aspect but it really nails it imo »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« short, sweet and introspective point-and-click game with lovely art and a captivating mood. also contains many cats; i might be one of them »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« nice art, but takes its entire runtime to build up to an interesting premise that is shut down mere seconds later »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Short and sweet game with a good sense of atmosphere and aesthetic. If this seems at all interesting, it's hard not to recommend at only $2 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Please devote 1 hour at most of your time to this game, so you can keep thinking about it for 99 more after you're done. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Beautiful artstyle, beautiful game. Simple but stimulating. Completely in love »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played

In players' words

« The most beautiful pixel art I've ever seen. Come for the images, stay for the soffuse atmosphere and enveloping light. There isn't much here, you are buying the ticket for an exhibition. But what's wrong with that? »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« nice art, but takes its entire runtime to build up to an interesting premise that is shut down mere seconds later »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« It's more like an piece of art then a game, with a great soundtrack and artstyle. Perfect for an hot Sunday Summer day where your brain is too fried to play anything else. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Short and sweet game with a good sense of atmosphere and aesthetic. If this seems at all interesting, it's hard not to recommend at only $2 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« I feel like the game was made mostly for the aesthetic aspect but it really nails it imo »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Please devote 1 hour at most of your time to this game, so you can keep thinking about it for 99 more after you're done. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« short, sweet and introspective point-and-click game with lovely art and a captivating mood. also contains many cats; i might be one of them »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« Beautiful artstyle, beautiful game. Simple but stimulating. Completely in love »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=45
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=43
Content / longevity
87 % pos · n=15
Gameplay
71 % pos · n=14
Value for money
100 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
92 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing454500
Graphics / art434300
Content / longevity151302
Gameplay141013
Value for money141400
Audio / music121110
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 51 min on median; those who dislike it: 54 min.

🪤 89 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
91 % (n=182)
2-10h
91 % (n=23)
10-25h
100 % (n=2)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 93% positive93MayJun 2026 : 87% positive87JunJul 2026 : 92% positive92JulAug 2026 : 95% positive95Aug

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€1.06€1.44€1.82€2.20€2.59€1.56

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 09, 2026 · All-time low: €1.56 (Nov 09, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

65,6 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 6 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 70,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The narrative structure leads the praise with 45 positive mentions out of 45.
  • Art direction and visuals captivate players, earning 43 positive mentions out of 43.
  • Sound design creates a soothing atmosphere, drawing 11 positive mentions out of 12.
  • Pricing feels fair to buyers, with 14 positive mentions out of 14.

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay mechanics draw some friction, recording 10 positive mentions against 3 negative ones out of 14 total.
  • Overall content volume leaves some wanting more, with 13 positive mentions and 2 negative ones out of 15.

Who is it for?

Ideal for narrative-driven adventure seekers looking for a poignant, bite-sized atmospheric experience that can be completed in under two hours.

Is halfmoon worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 91% of 207 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative structure leads the praise. Current price: 2,09€.

Verdict

Halfmoon delivers a remarkably polished aesthetic and storytelling package that easily justifies its modest price tag, provided you know to expect a brief journey. With 182 out of 207 reviewers posting their thoughts under the two-hour mark, it stands as a memorable vignette rather than an epic campaign.

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