Games like Depression Quest

"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.

We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe is an interactive fiction adventure game about refugees, set in contemporary Europe and North Africa. Illustrated with dreamlike comic-book graphics. Inspired by true events - the creators actually visited a refugee camp, interviewed dozens of refugees and made their stories the foundation of the game.

"Opus: Echo of Starsong" is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game with a wonderful story, impressive gameplay mechanics, and stunning visuals. The music is phenomenal, and there's plenty of humor throughout the game, making for a very atmospheric experience. With an expansive story and endearing cast of characters, this philosophical space opera is a remarkable indie game that might leave a lasting impression.

A visual novel about the ever-changing nature of relationships and the hardships of dealing with loss.

You spend a day seeing how many coins you can fit into the hollows above your collarbones. You're losing yourself first in inches, then moments... Will you survive yourself?

"Milky Way Prince: The Vampire Star" is a visual novel game that explores themes of abuse, toxic relationships, and mental health. The game follows the story of a young artist who becomes involved with a mysterious figure known as the "Vampire Star." As the relationship deepens, the protagonist must confront the dark truth about their lover and make difficult choices. The game features striking visuals and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.

"The Town of Light" is a first-person psychological thriller set in the Volterra Psychiatric Asylum, exploring the fictional story of Renée, a 16-year-old girl suffering from mental illness. The game takes players on a journey through Renée's eyes, uncovering her blurred memories and personal drama while navigating a detailed environment filled with realistic documents and locations from the asylum's past. The game aims to shed light on the harsh realities of mental health treatment in the late 1900s.

"Sunset" is a narrative-driven first-person exploration game set in 1972 San Bavón, a city in turmoil after a military coup. As housekeeper Angela Burns, you explore the swanky pad of your mysterious employer, Gabriel Ortega, unearthing clues to a rebellious plot against the notorious dictator. The game provides a unique perspective on war, offering insight into the lives of NPCs typically relegated to the sidelines in combat-focused games.

"Always Sometimes Monsters" is a narrative-driven RPG where your choices significantly impact the story. As a down-and-out writer, you must make difficult decisions to reconcile with a former love, all while dealing with life's harsh realities. The game features a unique perspective system, where your character's gender and race are determined by the player you choose at the start.

"Unwording" is a narrative-driven puzzle game where you play as Tom, a lonely man who sees the negative in everything. When a little bird enters his life, you explore three days of Tom's life through word puzzles, experiencing his changing perception and widening worldview. This game focuses on happiness, gratitude, and the power of our thoughts, allowing Tom to see the hidden dimensions of his life.