Afterlove EP launches February 14, 2025
Final project from the late creator of Coffee Talk dated.
Dating simulation, rhythm, and narrative adventure game hybrid Afterlove EP will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 14, 2025, publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Pixselnesia announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
From the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After, comes a slice-of-life adventure set in modern Jakarta about love, loss and finding your own way forward. Step into the shoes of Rama, a young musician struggling to move on with life after the death of his girlfriend, Cinta.
A Slice-of-Life Adventure Set in Urban Jakarta
Taking place in the vibrant city of Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, Afterlove EP is a blend of visual novel, narrative adventure and rhythm game elements from the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After.
Step into the shoes of Rama, a young musician struggling to move on with life after the death of his girlfriend, Cinta.
Whilst his close friends and bandmates are all determined to help him move on, Rama has been stuck for more than a year. He’s neglecting his music, his mental health and his relationships.
Making things harder, he’s hearing Cinta’s voice inside his head, unsure if she is a spirit or part of his imagination.
Now He Has Just One Month to Get It Together!
Rama’s band has a critical gig in one month’s time. Either he gets serious about his music and delivers the new songs he has been promising or the band will move on without him.
Over twenty-eight days and nights it will be your choices that determine the path Rama takes. Explore the city, choose which relationships to repair and which new ones to pursue. Come to terms with the past, rediscover your creative voice and help Rama shape a future for himself.
A Mix of Narrative Adventure, Dating Simulation, and Rhythm Game
Discover modern day Jakarta through side-scrolling exploration, engage in deep and meaningful conversations with the characters of your choosing and jam with your band in rhythm game sections.
Visit Indonesia
Part of the burgeoning Indonesian indie game development scene, Afterlove EP seeks to create an authentic window into modern urban life in Indonesia.
Set in the streets of Jakarta where several of the developers live or have lived, the game also features the distinctive, manga-inspired art of renowned Indonesian artist Soyatu and an original soundtrack from Indonesian indie band L’Alphalpha.
From the Creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After
No stranger to stories which tug at the heartstrings, Afterlove EP is the final project from renowned narrative designer, writer, and developer, Mohammad Fahmi, who sadly passed away in March 2022 at the age of 32.
About the Developer
Pikselnesia is an Indonesian indie studio founded by Fahmi for the Afterlove EP project. After his passing, the team pledged to complete the game and bring his vision to fruition.
Fully remote, the team is spread across Indonesia and team members have worked on games including A Space for the Unbound, What Comes After, and Hello Good Boy.
Watch an old trailer below.