Keeper and The Soldier

About

Keeper and The Soldier is a stealth puzzle platformer where you play Emi, a girl in a bleak war-torn city destined to become a soldier. She sneaks into forbidden zones to explore a decaying metropolis and a mysterious forest, collecting fragments of an ancient device. The game blends stealth mechanics with environmental puzzles, requiring you to use abilities like invisibility and timed distractions to avoid patrols. A branching narrative unfolds through point-and-click interactions, revealing a world where history has been erased and survival is a scripted duty. The game stands out for its quiet, emotional core. The relationship between Emi and the Keeper, a sentient being holding fading memories of the past, drives a story about curiosity defying systemic oppression. While combat-free and puzzle-focused, it balances tension with introspection, earning praise from indie circles for its atmospheric design. Developer JumpButton Studio channels personal themes into the narrative, with proceeds supporting child welfare causes. A smaller title, but its pacing and art direction resonate with fans of narrative-driven adventures like Limbo or Oxenfree.

Storyline

Keeper and the Soldier is about a little girl named Emi, who is born into a world consumed by centuries of war and conflict. Everyone is given a job at birth, and job Emi’s will be to become a soldier. But Emi is curious and likes to explore the city where she lives, including where she is not allowed to go. She meets a mysterious creature called The Keeper, a relic from the past with a vast amount of knowledge as to what life was like before the war. This is fascinating to Emi, the Keeper is like nothing she has ever seen before. Emi and the Keeper go on a journey to rediscover the lost history of the world. On the way they find the most dangerous thing of all. The Truth. This game stemmed from a personal project that our project lead started in 2009, which was a collection of characters, story, and artwork relating to her efforts in making sense of and coming to terms with her experiences with child abuse. Keeper and the Soldier uses symbolism and fantasy to the tales of a young girl's struggles; inspired by real ordeals. Our team is a strong supporter against child abuse and neglect, and we hope to contribute to and plan future charitable/awareness events towards this cause.