"A tender tapestry of emotion, connection, and unexpected magic." Familiar Travels is one of those rare visual novels that doesn’t just tell a story—it invites you into someone else’s heart. You play as a mid‑twenty‑something grappling with imposter syndrome and fledgling magic at Vanaheim Institute, trying to make sense of belonging, relationships, and your place in a world that feels both alien and familiar What makes it shine: Emotional authenticity: The characters feel alive. Their conversations—about fandom, identity, heartbreak, and joy—hit like real life in cozy dim-lit rooms . Open‑world choice: Walk where you will. Whether spending time in the art studio, the café, or the library, each choice weaves into your relationships, shaping conversations and outcomes . Beautiful artistry and music: Over 100 detailed illustrations and a 30+ track soundtrack paint Vanaheim with texture and warmth. Each route glows with subtle animation and emotional beats that ling...
Familiar Travels - Volume One
$9.99
- Release Date:
- Aug 18, 2019
- Developer:
- Ben Taylor, Balin Tudor
- Publisher:
- Halftone Studios
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
Game Tags
About This Game

You were in a situation that many post-graduates found themselves in, degree on wall, parent's house, everywhere seem to think your degree is just as useless as you do. The uniquely disparaging Quarter Life Crisis has came to you in full force, and you have been left with nothing to do..
And when university has set us up for unreal expectations of the future, there's only one thing left to do..
Grad School.
Through insane luck or divine magic, you've received your acceptance letter to Vanaheim
Home of the Vanaheim Institute of Magic and Technology
There's only one problem, you're distinctly lacking in the magic department. In fact, this is the first time you've become aware of magic's existence.

The internet as a whole was a huge inspiration for this game, We tried to set out to do something new that hasn’t been done in visual novels before by giving people an open world and focusing on character types and personalities that people really see in the modern day, instead of typical archetypes.
We aren’t afraid to talk about issues like mental health, toxic masculinity, issues of self-identity and discovery, and the more complicated nuances of relationships. The candid and straightforward nature of the game is part of the reason I decided to reach out to you.
The people who play the game really connect with it, and I want to have more people take a look and hopefully get the same impact from the game that the game and the community around it had on us.
If you have any questions about the game, we have Steam Discussion page.
FEATURES
- 300,000 word+ Story
- A true open world with free travel, leading to a different play through every time.
- Seven complete character arcs with over 20 endings
- Complete soundtrack with over 30 unique compositions
- Over 100 unique illustrations.
Screenshots
User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
1 user reviews
100%
Positive
User #932414
english
4 hrs at review
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.00 GHz
- Memory: 1000 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6100
- Storage: 3000 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz
- Memory: 2000 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6100
- Storage: 3000 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Familiar Travels - Volume One cost?
Familiar Travels - Volume One costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Familiar Travels - Volume One?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.00 GHz Memory: 1000 MB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Storage: 3000 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz Memory: 2000 MB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Storage: 3000 MB available space
What platforms is Familiar Travels - Volume One available on?
Familiar Travels - Volume One is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Familiar Travels - Volume One worth buying?
Familiar Travels - Volume One has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was Familiar Travels - Volume One released?
Familiar Travels - Volume One was released on Aug 18, 2019.
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