Games like Late Bird

"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.

"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.

"Gone In November" is a single-player adventure game that explores the theme of depression. As a patient with a terminal illness, you'll experience the character's emotional journey, filled with texting inactive social media accounts, watering cacti, and isolating yourself. The game challenges the player to confront feelings of loneliness and the impact of modern society, where closeness can still feel isolating.

After listening to a new rap album I got inspired to vent by turning my feelings into a little game, where you play as a virus on his computer, making his life better, the hard way.

"Gone Home: Console Edition" is a story exploration game set in 1995 where you return home to an empty house and must discover what happened to your family. It's a critically acclaimed and award-winning game, known for its realistic portrayal of characters and emotional depth, with over 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes commentary available. The game has been praised for being a defining indie game of its generation and a unique love story.

"Eliza" is a single-player visual novel centered around an AI counseling program. As protagonist Evelyn, players explore thought-provoking themes about humanity, technology, and the value of human connection. With its masterful gameplay, stunning visuals, and emotional depth, "Eliza" invites players to question the true impact of artificial intelligence on our lives.

"The Cat Lady" is a dark, psychological horror adventure game. Players control Susan, a woman who has decided to take her own life, but finds herself intervened by strange events and a group of beings known as "The Parasites." As she delves deeper into their world, she must confront her own inner demons and make difficult choices that will have lasting consequences. The game features point-and-click gameplay, puzzle-solving, and a gripping narrative about mental health, trauma, and redemption.

White Shadows is a dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer set in a dystopian world. As a mysterious blackbird, players explore a white, oppressive city, solving puzzles and uncovering the secrets of this monochromatic society. With its striking visuals and thought-provoking themes, White Shadows offers a unique and immersive gaming experience.

"Fractured Minds is a single-player, horror-action game that explores the daily struggles of living with anxiety and mental health issues. Offering a raw and honest portrayal, the game aims to provide insight into the experiences of those with mental illness. Designed by a game developer with personal experience of anxiety, Fractured Minds won a BAFTA award for its provocative and thought-provoking journey."

In "Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story," players explore the social life of a young woman, Laura, through her found phone. By examining apps, messages, and photos, players piece together Laura's relationships, career, and the mystery surrounding her disappearance. The game offers a relatable narrative that promotes empathy and addresses social issues.