SimulationFit check
Is Newfound Courage worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who prefer short, narrative-focused action-adventure games
- Fans of LGBTQ+ romance and coming-of-age stories
- Players seeking a mix of combat, puzzles, and simulation mechanics
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a campaign substantially longer than about five hours
- Players who want combat to be the main focus rather than one part of a narrative adventure
- Players who prefer non-pixel-art visual styles
Our take on Newfound Courage
The game places a personal gay romance at the center of an action-adventure mystery instead of treating relationships as a side element. Its short story combines emotional development with combat, puzzles, and simulation mechanics in a fantasy setting.
What is Newfound Courage?
Play as Alex, a young man who arrives in the cliffside town of Silverpine and investigates its mysteries.
The town is home to The Vault, an institute containing knowledge from a long-dead civilisation. Alex explores the Vault, meets and assists local residents, and learns to understand his feelings for Jake, a young man he loves. This narrative-focused action-adventure combines combat, simulation mechanics, and puzzles in a fantasy setting. Combat includes talent customizations, while the world features custom pixel art, distinctive characters, and a soundtrack with over 15 compositions by Jessica Kelly. The main story takes about five hours. A beta combat arena includes four ranks, and the game also includes the free Return to Otherwhere DLC.
How Newfound Courage plays
- 01Short Main Story
- The central narrative takes about five hours to complete.
- 02Mixed Gameplay Systems
- The campaign combines combat, simulation mechanics, and puzzles.
- 03Talent Customizations
- Combat includes choices that modify Alex’s abilities.
- 04Endless Combat Arena
- The beta arena contains four ranks to discover.
- 05Custom Pixel Art
- The settings, characters, and animations use handmade pixel artwork.
- 06Soundtrack Compositions
- The soundtrack contains over 15 pieces by Jessica Kelly.
- 07Included Free DLC
- Return to Otherwhere comes with the game.
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Newfound Courage: platforms & release
Is Newfound Courage worth it?
It is worth it if: players who prefer short, narrative-focused action-adventure games. Skip it if: players seeking a campaign substantially longer than about five hours.
Where can I download Newfound Courage?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Newfound Courage's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Newfound Courage on?
Windows and macOS.
