Games like Anxiety: an interactive exploration of the works of Suzanne Treister

The End of You is a short, emotional narrative game about love lost, the ghosts of the past, and the ungraceful clambering, oftentimes painful crawl towards closure. Interact with domestic objects, seek out memories, and embrace feelings that cut as sharp as a knife. SOMETIMES, YOU HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE A THOUSAND TIMES OVER. It feels like the apartment is alive with the remnants of her in every …

Two years in the making, the highly anticipated Indie remake of the cult mod Dear Esther arrives on PC. Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: "Dear Esther..." - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent year…

"Life Tastes Like Cardboard" is a first-person exploration game that simulates the experience of various psychiatric disorders. Players navigate surreal environments that represent different symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations. The game aims to educate players about mental illness and reduce stigma, while also providing an immersive and thought-provoking gaming experience. Note: This game contains mature themes and is not recommended for sensitive audiences.

"Kentucky Route Zero" is a single-player Point and Click Thriller game that features an intriguing magical realist story set in Kentucky's secret highway. The game is visually striking with experimental electronic art and cinematic visuals, accompanied by a haunting electronic score and bluegrass standards. With charming and humorous characters, the game tells a wholesome story but can be quite grinding at times.

"Insomnia: Theater in the Head" is a narrative-driven psychological horror game. Players delve into the fractured mind of a tormented artist, navigating a surreal dreamscape filled with abstract puzzles and sinister figures. The game explores themes of guilt, despair, and the struggle to cope with past traumas, offering a haunting and thought-provoking experience.

Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure exploring a secret highway beneath Kentucky, where strange yet familiar characters navigate surreal landscapes. The story follows an aging delivery driver and other quirky inhabitants as they confront mystery, loss, and the grip of a hidden power company. Its atmospheric visuals and haunting soundtrack create a dreamlike journey through twilight and shadow.

Originally a real-time audio-visual experience designed for live performance, Dadda has now been adapted for into an avant-garde desktop PC experience, crafted within the UE5 engine. This unique adaptation captures the essence of the live show, offering a disruptive take on technology, experimental noise music, and anxious expression—remapped for you to perform yourself on your own PC. Live P…

Effulgence RPG is a sci-fi party RPG featuring a unique ASCII 3D art style and tactical combat that breaks enemies into particles to craft gear. The Early Access version offers a polished, short experience with a limited range of locations and foes. Players can explore strategic battles and help shape future expansions through their feedback.

Bodyless is a surreal VR experience based on the director's childhood memory during Taiwan's martial law period in the 1970s. The player becomes a deceased political prisoner's ghost in his journey to find his way home.

Between Me and The Night is a surreal action-adventure game with a striking aesthetic. Players explore a dreamlike world as a young boy on the verge of adulthood, facing challenges and making choices that impact the narrative. The game masterfully blends atmospheric exploration with rhythm-based combat, offering a unique and immersive experience.