Half Past Fate
Released Mar 2020
Love is in the air, but work, life, and spicy Ramen keep getting in the way! From 8 hours to 8 years, this time-jumping saga will change the way you feel about fate forever.
92% positive · 301 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
Half Past Fate launched on March 12, 2020 as a complete, self-contained rom-com adventure game. The store description presents a fully realized narrative about six characters across an eight-year time span, with no mention of downloadable content, expansions, seasons, or post-launch updates. There are no DLC listings, no unreleased content announced, and no developer communications suggesting future content additions. The game appears to have shipped as a finished product with no post-launch content cycle.
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Store description presents a complete, self-contained narrative about six characters across eight years, with no mention of DLC, expansions, or future content.
Short description focuses on the complete game's premise with no indication of ongoing or planned additional content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Way Down Deep
Achievements
42
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Love is in the air, but work, life, and spicy Ramen keep getting in the way!
Half Past Fate is a rom-com adventure with a charismatic 3D pixel art style. Follow the journey of 6 ordinary people who found each other in extraordinary ways. From eight hours to eight years, this time-jumping saga will change the way you feel about fate forever.
- An inspiring and heartwarming slice-of-life story set in present day.
- Jump through time, witness how 6 people come together over a span of 8 years.
- Eat spicy ramen.
- Immerse in our familiar world through charming 3D pixel art visuals.
- Learn what's different between black tea and green tea.
- Change a flat tire.
- Relish in relatable stories about life, love, and the fate that brings us together.
Cast

Mara, the CEO and founder of Nanovolt, a struggling technology startup that's looking for funding. She finally locks down a major investor and prepares her final pitch... that is until she clashes with their VP, Rinden, the morning before the presentation.

Rinden, investor and VP of Aurous. After immigrating to the United States, Rinden has always focused on investments in clean energy. He finally found the best startup to invest in, with the help of his business intern, Ana.

Ana, 2nd generation Japanese & tea connoisseur. Growing up, Ana's always helped her parents' tea shop in Little Tokyo. However, at one fateful tea festival, she meets Jaren, a lost soul who wants nothing but learn more about what she's passionate for the most.

Jaren, a dude who works at a retro game shop. After losing his connection with a girl at a tea festival, he puts on his detective hat, determined to find her again. Along the way, he makes new friends, learns about ramen, and even helps a stranger, Milo, change his flat tire.

Milo, an aspiring film director who focuses on documentaries. While testing out his camera in the park, he meets his future best friend, Bia. Little did he know that their lives, for better or for worse, will be completely intertwined for the next 8 years.

Bia, a Brazilian photography student who moved to the United States. Bubbly by nature, Bia tries to make friends wherever she goes, including even her friend's reserved sister, Mara. 4 years later, Bia would find out that their casual encounter at the theater has inspired Mara to create the future of our world.
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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