a new life. in IOS

a love story about letting go.

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

94/100

A New Life is an absolute emotional powerhouse. As a point-and-click narrative adventure, it captures the raw, messy reality of relationships in a way that very few games manage. The art style is minimalist and sketch-like, but it carries an incredible amount of weight, using subtle shifts in color and posture to convey deep sadness or fleeting joy. You follow the story of Eda and her partner, making choices that feel small but ripple throughout their entire timeline together.

The game is wordless, relying entirely on music and visual cues to tell its story. This universal approach makes the experience incredibly poignant; you aren't just reading a script, you're interpreting feelings. It deals with themes of love, loss, and the 'what ifs' of life with such grace that it stays with you long after the 30-minute playtime. It is a masterclass in 'show, don't tell' and a must-play for anyone who appreciates interactive storytelling at its most artistic.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.1.3Fri Jun 25 2021

Fix bugs brought up in version 1.1.2


"a new life" is a slice-of-life, bittersweet visual novel about connection and letting go.

It's your classic love story: Meet, marry, grow old.

But when your loved one hurts you, what do you do?

Is it better to love and be hurt, than never love at all?

Features:

- 5 endings

- 40 to 90 minutes of playtime

- Original art and story

- Original soundtrack

- Translated in French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese​

* 。・゚*.。* 。・゚*.。

Enjoy!


Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

"a new life" is a slice-of-life, bittersweet visual novel about connection and letting go.

It's your classic love story: Meet, marry, grow old.

But when your loved one hurts you, what do you do?

Is it better to love and be hurt, than never love at all?

Features:

- 5 endings

- 40 to 90 minutes of playtime

- Original art and story

- Original soundtrack

- Translated in French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese​

* 。・゚*.。* 。・゚*.。

Enjoy!


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 236 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

‘a new life.’ is a short, bittersweet narrative game from Angela He. It follows the life of a couple through a series of vignettes, allowing players to influence the direction of their relationship through simple, poignant choices. With a stunning hand-drawn aesthetic and a moving original soundtrack, it explores the beauty of the mundane and the pain of saying goodbye. It’s a quiet, reflective experience that packs a heavy emotional punch.

Features

1

Stunning hand-drawn art style

2

Emotional wordless storytelling

3

Multiple branching paths and endings

4

Award-winning atmospheric soundtrack

Tips

Promotion Videos

"a new life." trailer (Steam/Android/iOS) - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

A single journey takes about 20-30 minutes, but it is designed to be played multiple times to see all possible outcomes.

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