Homeef - the first tale. (All Ages)
ef - the first tale. (All Ages)
minori · published by MangaGamer, Sunflower Ocean · released Oct 17, 2019 · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by minori, published by MangaGamer, Sunflower Ocean
What starts with a conversation between two long lost friends spills out into a captivating visual novel about four youths struggling to pursue their dreams and find their place in the world as love complicates everythin
Released Oct 17, 2019
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 94% positive of 173 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 1,743 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $29.99 | Oct 19, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 5 | 0 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 2.9k – 17k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $82k – $280k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 173 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 17–96 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Cinematic | 1 in 31 games |
| Romance | 1 in 22 games |
| Emotional | 1 in 20 games |
| Visual Novel | 1 in 12 games |
| Multiple Endings | 1 in 12 games |
| Choices Matter | 1 in 10 games |
| Anime | 1 in 9 games |
| Story Rich | 1 in 6 games |
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