The Courage to be Disliked

The Courage to be Disliked is a story about a young girl struggling with depression and exhaustion. She arrives in a strange village where a sign declares, “It is shameful to reject others,” and the villagers have no option to refuse one another. To find a way out, she interacts with the villagers, completes their tasks and explores their stories.

The village

The colorful main map is home to unusual characters, each with a distinct personality, story and request. They include a grumpy old lady, a talking frog, a magical kitten and a loud farmer. Completing tasks advances the story and can bring unexpected rewards and revelations.

Puzzles and discoveries

Alongside conversations and tasks, you solve puzzles, find objects and fight battles to uncover secrets in the world. The journey explores inner healing and growth, and the insights the girl gains as she seeks a way to leave the village.

The game takes about 40 minutes to complete and has one ending.