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Social Moth

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99%Game Brain Score
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99% User Score Based on 117 reviews

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Social Moth is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Social Moth Dev Team and was released on May 11, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Social Moth is a narrative platformer where you play as a small moth contending with social anxiety. Set in a close-knit community on the forest floor, the game allows the player to explore themes of mental health, relationships, and finding a sense of belonging. Play as Aletris, a moth, struggling through interactions with other community members through dialogue choices that alter their anxiety…

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 117 reviews
graphics12 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful and charming art style with cute, well-designed bug characters and expressive animation.
  • Exceptional voice acting and soundtrack that add emotional depth and enhance the storytelling experience.
  • Accurate, relatable, and heartfelt depiction of social anxiety, offering comfort and mental health encouragement.
  • The game is very short, leaving many players wishing for a longer, more substantial experience.
  • Platforming is simple and sometimes slightly awkward, not the main focus and can feel unchallenging.
  • Some UI and audio issues reported, such as unreadable text boxes and inability to adjust certain sound effect volumes.
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a charming, adorable, and cozy art style that effectively complements its narrative and themes, especially social anxiety. The visuals are simple yet beautifully crafted, with colorful, quirky designs and well-voiced characters, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere that resonates with players. Overall, the graphics significantly contribute to the game's emotional impact and appeal.

    • “The graphics are charming, the world is well crafted, the characters are unique and interesting to interact with, and the story-line is incredibly wholesome.”
    • “The game handles the theme of social anxiety amazingly well, the artstyle is beautiful, the voiceover for the characters is a charm to listen to, I do wish this game was longer but even this short experience was a delight to play and I'm glad I did.”
    • “The environment of this game is quite warm, the colours and artstyle are simple, clean, and go well with the narrative.”
  • emotional
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a deeply emotional and heartfelt experience, especially resonant for players with anxiety, portraying social anxiety realistically and warmly. Its charming art, responsive music, and touching narrative evoke tears of joy and comfort, making it a wholesome, feel-good experience that leaves a lasting positive impact.

    • “I can't tell you how much the ending sequence of this game had me to tears of joy - the ending alone deserves its own separate recognition and award for most heartfelt moment.”
    • “As someone that suffers from anxiety, this game touches on the subject very well and it is told in such a heartwarming way.”
    • “I especially liked how the music reacted to Aletris’ level of anxiety — it added so much emotional depth to the gameplay without being heavy-handed.”
  • story
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is heartfelt and gently addresses mental health and self-acceptance with a wholesome, relatable, and realistic approach. Though short and simple, it effectively conveys positivity and emotional depth, enhanced by charming art and well-executed voice acting. Many players found it impactful, comforting, and a meaningful conversation starter about anxiety and personal growth.

    • “The story gently reminds you how important mental health is, and how the words we tell ourselves truly matter.”
    • “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 story-line is incredibly wholesome.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional depth, variety, and ability to enhance the atmosphere, effectively reflecting the protagonist's anxiety and mood shifts. Players find the soundtrack beautiful, engaging, and integral to the overall experience, with some expressing a desire for more music and even willingness to purchase the soundtrack separately.

    • “I especially liked how the music reacted to Aletris’ level of anxiety — it added so much emotional depth to the gameplay without being heavy-handed.”
    • “The background music is equally as lovely, either being bright and cheerful or turning unsettling and claustrophobic if you let the darkness take hold.”
    • “Beautiful art, beautiful music... my only real complaint is that I want more of it, but even as-is, Social Moth is worth far more than its meager 99 cent asking price.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay effectively integrates an anxiety mechanic that adds emotional depth and encourages self-kindness, enhancing player engagement without feeling heavy-handed. While the mechanics generally fit the game's themes well, the occasional sense of urgency can be somewhat challenging.

    • “The anxiety mechanic is done fantastically and the way it functions throughout each scene is very fitting.”
    • “I appreciate how the mechanics encourage you to choose to treat yourself kindly while highlighting the ways we can act uncharitably towards ourselves.”
    • “I especially liked how the music reacted to Aletris’ level of anxiety — it added so much emotional depth to the gameplay without being heavy-handed.”
    • “I appreciate how the mechanics encourage you to choose to treat yourself kindly while highlighting the ways we can act uncharitable towards ourselves.”
    • “However, the mechanic that makes it somewhat urgent at times brings some urgency to it.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers good replayability through its variety of collectibles and multiple possible paths, providing a compact yet engaging adventure experience.

    • “There is replayability in this game as well as collectibles and many different possible paths, all while being a bite-sized adventure!”
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Social Moth is a casual platformer game.

Social Moth is available on PC and Windows.

Social Moth was released on May 11, 2022.

Social Moth was developed by Social Moth Dev Team.

Social Moth has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Social Moth is a single player game.

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