Games like Hippocampus

"Lydia" is a horror point-and-click game with an intriguing story dealing with adult substance abuse from a child's perspective. The game boasts wonderful visuals, awesome music, and an outstanding atmosphere, telling the story of a little girl and her beloved teddy bear as they confront the monster hiding in the shadows, based on the developers' own experiences. The game is similar to "To the Moon" and emphasizes atmosphere and emotion.

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?

"Playne is a single-player, open-world game that focuses on improving mental well-being through meditation. With every meditation session, the game's world grows and transforms, providing a delightful and wholesome atmosphere. The game has received rave reviews for its exceptional music, marvelous visuals, and innovative use of gaming conventions to encourage meditation. It has a 96% positive rating on Steam and has been praised for helping players feel calmer and less stressed."

An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green's 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.

"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.

"Lost Words: Beyond the Page" is an emotional narrative adventure game that takes place in a young girl's diary. Players navigate 2D worlds by walking on words and solving puzzles, while experiencing a fully-voiced story crafted by renowned games writer Rhianna Pratchett. The game features a unique blend of gameplay mechanics and a striking watercolor aesthetic, resulting in a memorable journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

Academagia: The Making of Mages is a fantasy role-playing simulation game set in a magical school. Players create and customize their student character, attending classes, forming relationships, and navigating challenges to become a powerful mage. With a rich story, varied activities, and numerous skills to develop, Academagia offers a deep and immersive experience in a unique magical world.

"Actual Sunlight" is a critically acclaimed visual novel that explores depression, hopelessness, and social anxieties in a raw and unfiltered way. The game follows the life of Evan Winter, a 30-something office worker, as he navigates through his mundane existence and grapples with his inner demons. Its deep and thought-provoking narrative challenges players to confront the harsh realities of mental health issues.

Wednesdays is a highly emotional single-player drama point-and-click game that explores the impact of child sexual abuse through an intriguing, fragmented narrative. Players rebuild memories in Orco Park by stepping into the perspectives of Tim and his relatives, uncovering a heartfelt story told with stunning graphics and a moving soundtrack.

a chronic illness simulation game. you think you have a chronic illness, but you don't know what. all you know is you are always in some state of pain. you've been to too many doctors to count... but you still have to live your life. how long will it take for you to get a diagnosis?