The Little Brave

About

The Little Brave is a 2D action-platformer with metroidvania-style exploration. You play as Keely, a boy navigating cursed, decaying regions to reclaim lost magic and confront a fallen Warden’s legacy. Progress by collecting ancient artifacts that grant new abilities, letting you backtrack to previously locked areas. Combat mixes quick reflexes and timing, with enemies that test your platforming precision. The game emphasizes exploration over combat, hiding lore fragments and environmental puzzles in its stark, hand-drawn landscapes. The game stands out for its atmospheric art style and methodical pacing. While some sections stretch into repetitive platforming, the story’s moral weight, the cost of greed and the burden of legacy, adds depth to its otherwise straightforward mechanics. Early access feedback hints at a challenging but fair difficulty curve, with a 4, 6 hour runtime for completionists. No major ratings yet, but the distinct visual design and concise world-building have drawn comparisons to smaller indie darlings like Gris. Launches February 2025 on PC.

Storyline

In the distant past, there was magic in the world and brave wardens who have taken the oath to protect the places where the magic power was concentrated. But one of them, falling to envy and a thirst for power, wanted to get this magic for himself alone. With the help of a dark ritual, he obtained magic power but was cursed for the evil he had done. The magic was gone, the desolation and curse forever remained in forbidden lands. Keely dreams of embarking on a journey to discover the mystery of forbidden lands and the secrets of the First Wardens past. Once fate gives him such a chance...