Raising a Happy NEET

A life sim about helping a shut-in find her direction

るりりソフト · Published by akaeroCore · Released May 14, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 381
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 31 in 30 days
Players: 7; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 5 months ago; May 5, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX660; 8 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Raising a Happy NEET?

In this single-player, 2D life simulation, you take in Shizuku, a distant relative whose parents have disappeared. Your daily routine includes working for money, buying food and books, talking with her, and sharing knowledge that helps her learn household tasks. Growing closer also unlocks walks and additional interactions.

For you if...

+you like anime-style characters and relationship-focused stories

Not for you if...

−you want fast-paced action rather than domestic routines
−you prefer games without sexual content or nudity

What players say

89% of 381 reviews are positive · 87% of 31 in the last 30 days

Players praise the voice acting.

Screenshots and trailer

Raising a Happy NEET system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX660, 8 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: intel Core i7-4770
Graphics: GeForce GTX660
Memory: 8 GB RAM

Does Raising a Happy NEET have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Raising a Happy NEET run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.

Does Raising a Happy NEET use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam