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"Mountain" is a single-player fantasy RPG that lets you experience life as a unique, procedurally generated mountain, with masterful graphics, a soothing soundtrack, and a distinct lack of traditional gameplay. While things grow and die on your mountain, your only task is to reflect and collect your thoughts. This meditative and emotional game, described as an "existential nightmare" and a "nature simulation," has been praised for its hypnotic charm and redefinition of the video game genre.

"Beckett" is a single-player, point-and-click style game that explores the depths of reality and identity through a disturbing, psychological horror lens. The 3-hour experience, which has been compared to literature, theatre, and independent world cinema, invites players to question their existence and delve into a surrealist nightmare. Winner of the 2018 BAFTA Scotland Games category, "Beckett" promises to leave a lasting impression on those who dare to enter its dark and unforgiving world.

"The Plan" is a free, contemplative fly-through game by Krillbite Studio, where players control a fly pondering its existence. It has been compared to Journey, Passage, and Dear Esther for its thought-provoking and visually appealing experience. The game's minimal mechanics allow for interpretation and introspection, making it a worthy download.

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"Depression Quest" is a text-based game that simulates living with depression, presenting players with everyday challenges to manage while dealing with the illness. The game offers multiple endings and features over 150 unique encounters, with available choices and generated content based on the player's depression levels. The audio and visuals also adjust to reflect the player's emotional state, enhancing the immersive experience.

This is not a video game. This is a psychological torture device. Do not attempt to play this game. You won't have an enjoyable experience. And that's intentional.

"Before Your Eyes" is an emotional narrative-driven game that tells the story of a soul's journey through pivotal moments in their life, leading up to their death. The unique gameplay mechanic involves blinking to advance the story, encouraging players to reflect on their own memories and emotions. It explores themes of love, loss, and the value of the human experience in a thought-provoking and poignant way.

Pih is an action-packed single-player game featuring 64 levels across four vibrant seasons and a Halloween DLC. With a wholesome, humorous story woven through splendid visuals, phenomenal music, and satisfying ragdoll physics, players must collect all the food while avoiding enemy pigs and facing four challenging bosses. The game offers smooth, cutscene-free gameplay focused on fun and chaos.

Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological visual horror novel featuring haunting pseudo-ASCII art that immerses players in introspection. Set in a remote cabin, the story explores themes of silence, isolation, and the blurred line between reality and fiction. Its philosophical narrative and carefully crafted art create a deeply atmospheric experience.