Social Moth

99%
Game Brain Score Based on 88 reviews
  • graphics
  • emotional
  • story
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"Social Moth" is a narrative-driven game where you play as a socially anxious character trying to navigate and make connections in various social scenarios. Through choice-based conversations and interactions, players will shape their character's personality and relationships while working to overcome their anxiety. The game features a unique "moth" mechanic, where players can choose to retreat into their shell or emerge stronger in social situations.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

99%
Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
  • The game features beautiful art and charming voice acting, creating an adorable and immersive experience.
  • It effectively addresses themes of social anxiety, providing a relatable and heartfelt narrative that resonates with players.
  • Despite its short length, the game offers a satisfying experience with meaningful dialogue options that encourage positive thinking.
  • The game is extremely short, leaving players wanting more content and a longer experience.
  • Platforming mechanics can feel simplistic and occasionally awkward, lacking challenge or depth.
  • Some players found the dialogue choices to be overly obvious, which could feel patronizing to those with real-life social anxiety.
  • graphics17 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and adorable art style, reminiscent of titles like Bug Fables. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful and well-crafted environments, unique character designs, and the overall warmth of the visuals, which effectively complement the game's narrative and themes, particularly around social anxiety. The combination of cute aesthetics and engaging voice acting contributes to a delightful and wholesome gaming experience.

    • “I honestly loved this game, it has an adorable art style, and I would absolutely love to see a sequel with some more meat on its bones.”
    • “The graphics are charming, the world is well crafted, the characters are unique and interesting to interact with, and the storyline is incredibly wholesome.”
    • “The environment of this game is quite warm, the colors and art style are simple, clean, and go well with the narrative.”
    • “Very simple and straightforward little game with a very cute art style.”
  • emotional15 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartfelt storytelling and ability to evoke strong feelings, often leading players to tears. Reviewers highlight its wholesome messages about mental health, charming art, and relatable characters, making it a feel-good experience that resonates deeply with players. Overall, it is described as a touching and impactful narrative that offers comfort and promotes healthier thinking.

    • “It made me cry in less than a half hour and it also taught me to not feel bad about that at the same time.”
    • “There were more than a few moments that were really touching and sweet; I was in tears. Such a hidden gem, and I think literally anyone can benefit from playing it.”
    • “The game is very heartfelt, all around a feel-good experience, and has an important message.”
  • story14 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its simplicity and emotional depth, featuring a short yet impactful narrative that resonates with themes of anxiety and mental health. Players appreciate the charming art style, unique characters, and wholesome interactions, which contribute to a relaxing and relatable experience. Overall, the storytelling is described as beautiful and well-executed, making it a meaningful conversation starter.

    • “The story is short and sweet, the art is gorgeous, and it's a great conversation starter for talking about anxiety with a friend, partner, or family member.”
    • “The graphics are charming, the world is well crafted, the characters are unique and interesting to interact with, and the storyline is incredibly wholesome.”
    • “The important part is that the game tells its story, shows what it needs to, and never overstays its welcome.”
    • “The variety of voice actors added such a significant touch to the storytelling.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and variety, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the vibrant art style. Many players express a desire for more music, indicating that the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's emotional depth and atmosphere. Overall, the combination of lovely music and engaging voice acting is a standout feature that elevates the gameplay.

    • “Lovely soundtrack throughout the game.”
    • “The art is cute, the music and voice acting is nice, and it helps put social anxiety into perspective, often catching the thinking behind the anxiety and thoughts to help counter them.”
    • “Beautiful art, beautiful music... my only real complaint is that I want more of it, but even as-is, [i]Social Moth[/i] is worth far more than its meager 99 cent asking price.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is highlighted for its effective anxiety mechanic, which enhances the experience in each scene, while also being described as soothing and encouraging positive dialogue choices. Overall, the mechanics are considered satisfactory, contributing to a sweet and comforting atmosphere.

    • “The anxiety mechanic is done fantastically, and the way it functions throughout each scene is very fitting.”
    • “Very sweet game that I found to be genuinely soothing, particularly in how the mechanics encourage you to pick dialogue options that are kind to yourself.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through its collectible elements and multiple possible paths, making each playthrough a unique, bite-sized adventure.

    • “There is replayability in this game, along with collectibles and many different possible paths, all while being a bite-sized adventure!”
    • “The game offers a wealth of choices and collectibles that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
    • “With multiple endings and various character paths, this game invites you to dive back in for a fresh experience every time.”
    • “There is replayability in this game as well as collectibles and many different possible paths, all while being a bite-sized adventure!”
    • “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to go back.”
    • “While the game offers multiple endings, the core gameplay remains the same, making replayability feel limited.”
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