Housewarming Gift

About

Housewarming Gift is a character-driven visual novel that follows Remmie as they scramble to a friend's party after a major memory slip. The story unfolds through dialogue and branching choices as Remmie navigates social tension, past relationships, and personal insecurities. Players piece together interactions with Nunu and Mira while confronting Remmie's internal monologue about trust, self-worth, and complicated friendships. Simple art and direct text focus attention on the emotional stakes of each decision. The game's strength lies in its candid dialogue and layered character dynamics. Developer nadia nova crafts an intimate narrative that balances awkward humor with moments of vulnerability. With a runtime under two hours, it prioritizes a single, tightly written story over expansive world-building. Released in 2018, it remains a niche but impactful title for those interested in relationship-driven storytelling. Available on multiple platforms including web browsers, it offers easy access to a narrative that leans into relatable, if unconventional, social anxieties.

Storyline

Remmie's bestie Nunu invited them both to her friend Mira's housewarming party. Not only is Remmie waking up hours late, completely forgotten all about the thing until just now. Nunu isn't responding to her messages, so maybe she's there already? With only one way to find out, Remmie ends up leaving and thinks to herself, "Hmmm— I wonder if Nunu has told Mira, and their friends, about how much of a easy slut I am, how Nunu always plays with me and how much I love getting bullied by cuties. "