New Meaning
A psychological horror visual novel about helping Luke find happiness
Brave Lobster Studios · Released Aug 16, 2021
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 67% of 94
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 5 years ago
- Aug 16, 2021
What is New Meaning?
This free, single-player visual novel takes place over three days in Luke’s life. You read dialogue and choose responses as you try to help him.
For you if...
- +you prefer short games focused on reading
Not for you if...
- −you avoid stories with potentially disturbing subject matter
What players say
67% of 94 reviews are positive
Some players praise its portrayal of depression and hopeless thought patterns. Common complaints concern choices that seem to have little effect on the story, alongside writing described as forced or clichéd.
Screenshots and trailer
New Meaning system requirements
Minimum: Integrated, 4 GB RAM.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run New Meaning?
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Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- 1.8GHz Dual-Core CPU
- Graphics
- Integrated graphics
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Does New Meaning have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does New Meaning run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does New Meaning 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
