Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.
2 Players in Game
57 All-Time Peak
79,78 Rating
Steam Charts
2 Players in Game
57 All-Time Peak
79,78 Rating
At the moment, Harold Halibut has 2 players actively in-game. This is 0% lower than its all-time peak of 57.
Harold Halibut Player Count
Harold Halibut monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
| Month |
Average Players |
Change |
| 2025-03 |
6 |
-13.71% |
| 2025-02 |
7 |
-18.1% |
| 2025-01 |
8 |
-20.2% |
| 2024-12 |
10 |
+45.48% |
| 2024-11 |
7 |
-38.06% |
| 2024-10 |
12 |
+69.32% |
| 2024-09 |
7 |
-43.9% |
| 2024-08 |
12 |
-20.13% |
| 2024-07 |
16 |
+1.2% |
| 2024-06 |
15 |
-43.13% |
| 2024-05 |
27 |
0% |
881 Total Reviews
742 Positive Reviews
139 Negative Reviews
Score
Harold Halibut has garnered a total of 881 reviews, with 742 positive reviews and 139 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for Harold Halibut over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
363 minutes
Quiet a relaxing game with a great story and a nostalgic gameplay.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
978 minutes
amazing story, especially if you decide to go on all the side quests for the characters.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
672 minutes
This game had so much potential. The artistic design was so unique, such a breath of fresh air. And character development was done quite well. But the story moved at an absolutely glacial pace. A 11+ hour experience could have easily been wrapped up in half that time. And the writing and direction were both laughably bad. I literally found myself laughing out loud multiple times from how bad both the writing and direction were, especially towards the end.
If you are debating buying this or not, buy American Arcadia instead. It's a far better story for almost half the price.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
878 minutes
Incredibly beautiful game. Truly special. While the game's strength is clearly the art style and the beautiful atmosphere, the writing and the gameplay dont disappoint. The characters felt alive and i grew to love all of them (even though harold, buddy and weeoo hold a special place in my heart). While i've seen a lot of people think it would have worked best as a movie or as a show, i disagree, as i believe the gameplay loop of doing harold's daily tasks made you connect with the character more deeply and understand him through his routine. The game really makes you feel like you live on the fedora and through this immersion it helps you connect with the characters on a deeper level. Loved the soundtrack as well!! Looking forward to slow bros' next game ;)
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
908 minutes
It's a piece of art that makes you laugh and cry and think. As such, it won't be for everyone, but for people who are up for that, it's a stunning, heartwarming, emotional, psychedelic ride that might even change the way you look at the world.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
818 minutes
I went through a lot of reviews for this game good and bad. A lot of the good reviews don't seem to go into too much depth and the bad reviews really trash on a solid game.
If you go into it thinking you are going to have an RPG or some sort of dramatic experience, you will be disappointed. But, if you go into the game wanting a long interactive story (albeit linear), then you will be pleased. Harold has become one of my favorite characters period. I saw many other reviews saying that the other characters that interact with Harold treat you as an idiot. Well, that is kind of the point. Harold isn't the most intelligent character, but his emotions outshine the rest. Harold questions himself, and as a consequence, YOU question yourself. He seems, in a way, to be the most human of them all.
Overall, the main story is nothing groundbreaking, but that isn't the point. The personal interactions you have with others is what really matters. The same goes for real life. Hell, i even remembered most of the characters names (and i'm bad with names).
And visually, absolutely beautiful. The way the characters and everything else was 3D scanned in gives the game a physical feel to it. It feels as if each movement is hand crafted. There are certain moments where this can falter, but from a studio putting their soul into a huge project like this one, i'd say they did a wonderful job. It's like an indie film with a bit of charm.
I don't want to give this game an "number out of 10" rating because i don't think its needs one. It was a wonderful experience and i think others should enjoy what was crafted here. I'm excited to see what else this studio will put out.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
719 minutes
Harold Halibut is a heartwarming narrative experience that doesn't need difficult riddles and challenges to keep you engaged. A wholesome little masterpiece.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
804 minutes
Really good definitely worth the money. writing is phenomenal and has a charm only matched by some of the best point and click games and some of the best animation/claymation of all time.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1453 minutes
It seems that the developers have intentionally made the very beginning of the game slightly mundane in hopes to gate-keep the wonderful narrative they end up creating. I was initially drawn to the game by the unique clay-mation art-style and expected not much more than a simple point-and-click adventure, but I was happy to be proved wrong. The story that is spun throughout the game enveloped me and I really felt like I knew the characters, by the end I really felt like I lived on the Fedora with Harold. All this is built upon with an incredible OST.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
504 minutes
[h1]Experienced on the Meta Quest 3[/h1]
You can view my 3D in VR gameplay here (SBS 3D video): https://youtu.be/EPpCvw2W1eI
Yes you can play Harold Halibut in 3D in VR using the completely free Geo-11 3D mod (search for it), which renders the game in SBS 3D for viewing in VR using any app that lets you view 3D content in VR such as Virtual Desktop (Steam) or Bigscreen VR.
The game looks beautiful in 3D in VR, it is total eye candy. It's like watching a 3D movie at the theater, which is perfect since this game is mostly a cinematic experience. Game ran perfectly fine for me, with only a few minor issues (such as posters or elevator buttons not quite looking exactly right). Performance was usually around 90-120 FPS on my RTX 3080 with DLSS on Quality with most important graphical options on high, but with motion blur, depth of field, lens effect, volumetric fog on low or turned off completely.
I wish everyone would realize that these narrative-driven games / cinematic games are perfect for 180 VR. You don't even need to add motion controls! The VR 180 theatrical experience or spatial video as Apple calls it, is genuinely just better and beats out the pancake experience 10 out of 10 times.
[b]3D in VR Rating 9/10. Almost perfect in VR, just a few minor flaws.[/b]
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👍 : 14 |
😃 : 1
Positive
Harold Halibut Steam Achievements
Harold Halibut offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 27 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.
Forschergeist
Complete the Notebook.
Family Ties (And Uniforms)
Untangle the story of the brothers.
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Read and deliver all of Buddy's letters.
Home Is Where the Heart Is
Slow Bro
Enjoy the game at a leasurely pace (more than 15 hours play time.)
Justice Is a Dish Best Served Warm
Clean Machine
Clean all of the graffiti.
O Captain! My Captain!
Support Captain-at-large Zoya during all walks of life.
Managing Upwards
Update Mareaux about every step of the search for the Blue Rock.
Après Ski
Try out Slippie's ski slope.
Rebel
Attempt to leave the All Water Office 3 times.
Busybody
Listen to all of the gossip at Gertrude's Bierzone.
The Plot Thickens
Watch TV for 10 minutes.
Neo-Luddite
Try to pick up the sample directly from Brigitte.
Rubadubdub
Listen to the Announcer under the shower.
A Winner Is You!
Play Rapid Fly Zone Force for 2 Minutes.
Certificate of Participation
Participate in the station jog.
Entertainment Onat Fan Club
Watch Onat's stage performance.
Tubular!
Make your first trip on the All Water tube.
Harold Halibut Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 @ 3.00GHz / AMD FX-8370 Eight-Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 480
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 65 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD & Controller Recommended
Harold Halibut Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i9-10900K @ 3.70GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6800
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 65 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD & Controller Recommended
Harold Halibut has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
Harold Halibut Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 3 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
Patch #1 (1.0.5)
Date: 2024-05-13 13:19:18
Forchergeist achievement and some more fixes
👍 : 147 |
👎 : 1
Patch #2 (v1.0.6)
Date: 2024-05-22 17:34:47
👍 : 91 |
👎 : 1
Patch #2 (1.1.1) - The Italian Language Update
Date: 2024-10-15 14:42:45
per i nostri amici italiani :)
👍 : 180 |
👎 : 3
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