Newfound Courage
Release date: Mar 22, 2019
Developers: Cafe Empty
Publishers: Cafe Empty
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Newfound Courage is a narrative-focused action-adventure game about a gay hero who falls in love with his best friend while the world unravels around them. Alex's story starts in the strange cliffside town of Silverpine that is home to The Vault, a mysterious institute containing the knowledge of a long-dead civilisation. Alex must explore The Vault's many mysteries and help the colourful townsfolk he meets along the way, while learning to understand and accept his feelings for another young man named Jake. For fans of games like To the Moon or stories like Heartstopper or Call Me by Your Name. Features A short story (about five hours) focused on the narrative with a wide variety of combat, simulation and puzzle mechanics. A wholesome, emotional and personal gay coming of age romance told in a lore-rich fantasy world. A satisfying combat system with simple but impactful talent customizations. [BETA] An action-packed endless rogue-lite combat arena with four ranks to discover A vibrant world full of quirky and memorable characters. 100% custom-made pixel art settings, characters and animations. Featuring a beautiful soundtrack with over 15 unique compositions by award-winning composer Jessica Kelly. Includes free DLC, Return to Otherwhere. Named in Screen Rant's 10 Best Indie Video Games With LGBTQ+ Protagonists.

Press reviews: “It gives us great pleasure to wholeheartedly recommend Newfound Courage. You will struggle to find a more likeable and relatable narrative adventure.” 90/100 – The Xbox Hub “A phenomenal and touching game that'll have you hooked from the off. Take an adventure where you'll make new friends and discover yourself.” 9/10 – Movies, Games and Tech “The pixel art is simple, yet beautiful, and the soundtrack by Jessica Kelly is as haunting and mysterious as the story that unfolds. It's well worth a play.” Stevivor