Heatwave: Sam's Stay 2026-05-28 (English)

Sam’s awkward homecoming to his mom’s ex-boyfriend Michael sets up the entire emotional tension that drives Heatwave: Sam’s Stay through its story-driven visual novel format. What starts as a reluctant summer arrangement quickly becomes this messy exploration of old family wounds and new personal discoveries that hit way harder than I expected.

When Summer Plans Go Completely Sideways

The last thing Sam expected during his final summer before university was to end up staying at Michael’s house, his mom’s ex-husband. A man he hadn’t seen in over ten years and didn’t have the fondest memories of. What was meant to be a short stay quickly becomes something far more complicated, when old resentment meets unexpected curiosity. As Sam meets new people and struggles with unfamiliar thoughts, one thing becomes clear: this trip isn’t just about getting by, it’s about discovering what he really desires.​