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Life with a Homunculus

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45%Game Brain Score
emotional, graphics
story, gameplay
71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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Life with a Homunculus is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by hermes and was released on August 29, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A homunculus-raising simulation game. While talking with the homunculus, you teach her about daily life and the world. Her personality changes depending on your actions! Take walks together, earn money through part-time jobs, and enjoy crafting through alchemy.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
emotional8 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features a heartwarming story centered around nurturing a cute homunculus, Felice, with four different charming personalities.
  • The Live2D animations are well-executed, enhancing the overall visual experience and making daily interactions feel lively.
  • The gameplay loop is relaxed and easy to follow, allowing players to enjoy the gradual development of Felice's personality and affection.
  • Gameplay is quite barebones, with limited actions available and a repetitive nature that can lead to a grindy experience.
  • The game is relatively short, with some players reporting only 2-4 hours of content, making it feel lacking for the price point.
  • The user interface and controls can be unintuitive, leading to frustration when navigating through the limited options.
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story centers on Felice, a homunculus created by a protagonist battling a serious illness, as they navigate a tender and heartwarming relationship. While the narrative is described as basic and the gameplay short, it offers a charming experience through daily interactions and events that deepen their bond. Players seeking a story-driven, live2D raising simulation will find the emotional depth appealing, despite some repetitive elements.

    • “The story follows Felice, a newly created homunculus who needs to be gently taught all the essential knowledge of the world.”
    • “Life with a Homunculus tells the story of a protagonist who, despite suffering from a serious illness, is determined to complete his mentor’s research by creating a homunculus.”
    • “Highly recommended for players who want a tender, story-driven live2D raising sim where you share a fleeting life with Felice, the homunculus you created.”
    • “There is no gameplay really... the story is kinda basic... and the game itself is very short... good things are the live2D is pretty okay and Felice is very cute (somehow I see Neuro-sama in her... perhaps because of how the live2D was animated).”
    • “If you would only focus on progressing the 'story' while not reading too much, I think that there is 2 hours worth of gameplay max.”
    • “It can get repetitive when grinding for affection or lust, but the live2D scenes are charming and the story’s warmth shines through.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a heartwarming narrative centered around nurturing a homunculus, which fosters both intimate and bittersweet moments as players guide her emotional growth. The experience is described as heartfelt and wholesome, though some players wished for additional interactive elements to enhance the emotional connection. Overall, it effectively blends intimacy and slice-of-life themes, leaving a lasting impression.

    • “The player will experience a heartwarming life with a cute and innocent homunculus.”
    • “Each stage brings small but emotional growth, from her clumsy first steps in expressing feelings to the bittersweet end where you must face the limits of your own lifespan.”
    • “It's a short, heartfelt experience that mixes intimacy and slice-of-life in a way that lingers.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as minimal and lacking depth, with users noting that it primarily consists of just a few basic actions and a short overall experience, estimated at around two hours. While the character design and animation received some praise, the overall gameplay feels barebones and underdeveloped.

    • “The gameplay elements are very barebones; you only have about three actions during the week: interact with your homunculi, take a walk, and work.”
    • “If you focus solely on progressing the story without reading too much, I think there is a maximum of two hours worth of gameplay.”
    • “It's a decent cohabitation game, but the gameplay feels somewhat lacking.”
    • “A decent cohabitation game but the gameplay is kind of barebones.”
    • “There is no gameplay really... the story is kind of basic... and the game itself is very short. Good things are the live 2D is pretty okay and Felice is very cute.”
    • “Gameplay elements are very barebones; you only have like 3 actions during the week: interact with your homunculi, take a walk, and work.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are a standout feature, characterized by vibrant hand-drawn anime-style artwork that brings the game to life, complemented by engaging Japanese voice acting. Users appreciate the dynamic visuals that enhance the overall atmosphere, making it a visually appealing experience despite mixed feelings about the content relative to its price.

    • “The greatest highlight lies in the visuals.”
    • “This constant motion enhances the sense of 'being alive.' The cute hand-drawn anime-style artwork and Japanese voice acting further enrich the atmosphere.”
    • “As for price, nah for content, yay for graphics.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as cute and funny, providing a lighthearted experience that resonates well with players. However, some users noted that fully engaging with the dialogue can significantly extend gameplay time, while those who skip ahead can enjoy the humorous moments more quickly.

    • “Definitely cute and funny ... but”
    • “I read all the dialogue and ended up taking 2 hours and a half to reach the ending, but someone skipping ahead only to get the cute and funny scenes can take 1 hour or less.”
    • “Cute and funny sim.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight that the game's replayability is high, with various choices and outcomes encouraging multiple playthroughs. The inclusion of different character paths and unlockable content further enhances the desire to revisit the game. Overall, players find that the experience remains fresh and engaging with each attempt.

    • “The replay value is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
    • “I love how the game offers different paths and choices, making each replay a unique experience.”
    • “With so many unlockable features and varying strategies, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, as it primarily involves repetitively interacting to increase affection or lust stats. However, the charming live2D scenes and the warmth of the story provide some enjoyment amidst the grind.

    • “There really isn't much to do other than interacting with her with limited options available; if anything, it's actually quite grindy to fill in her stats.”
    • “It can get repetitive when grinding for affection or lust, but the Live2D scenes are charming and the story’s warmth shines through.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant sense of life, enhanced by charming hand-drawn anime-style artwork and authentic Japanese voice acting. It evokes a tender and bittersweet feeling, allowing players to form a deep attachment to the character Felice as her personality and diary evolve throughout the game.

    • “This constant motion enhances the sense of 'being alive.' The cute hand-drawn anime-style artwork and Japanese voice acting further enrich the atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is tender and bittersweet, and Felice is easy to get attached to, from her clumsy first words to the way her diary and personality evolve as days pass.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback for its engaging and immersive quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the diverse soundtrack, which complements various game scenarios and adds emotional depth. However, some users noted that certain tracks could become repetitive over time.

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Life with a Homunculus is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Life with a Homunculus is available on PC and Windows.

Life with a Homunculus was released on August 29, 2025.

Life with a Homunculus was developed by hermes.

Life with a Homunculus has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its story.

Life with a Homunculus is a single player game.

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