Newfound Courage

A story-led action-adventure about a gay hero coming of age

Cafe Empty · Released Mar 22, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 334
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jan 18, 2023
Minimum PC: OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Newfound Courage?

A 2D fantasy action-adventure set in the cliffside town of Silverpine, where Alex develops feelings for his best friend, Jake. You explore the Vault, an institute preserving a lost civilization’s knowledge, help townspeople, solve puzzles, and fight using customizable combat talents.

For you if...

+you enjoy pixel art and character-focused storytelling
+you appreciate humor alongside serious personal themes

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy campaign rather than a short story
−you want multiplayer rather than a solo adventure

What players say

92% of 334 reviews are positive

Players praise the world-building, emotional scenes, and treatment of queer identity. Complaints focus on uneven writing and limited romantic development.

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Newfound Courage system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Microsoft® Windows® 10 (32bit/64bit)
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or better
Graphics: OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: 1920x1080 or larger display

Does Newfound Courage have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Newfound Courage run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 16
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Newfound Courage 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