Games like No Sunshine

No Sunshine is a short interactive story I made for the Global Game Jam in 2019.  CW: This game depicts loss, depression and mental health problems The game is made in my own story engine Yarnspin, and is also meant to serve as an example game for making your own Yarns. The Yarnspin engine can be found here: https://mattiasgustavsson.itch.io/yarnspin This version is a remake to demonstrate the n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Sunshine HD.

90%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

gameplay, music

90% User Score Based on 67 reviews

A small "horror" narrative game about isolation and depression. My Friend The Spider is a 10-15 minute walking simulator where the player finds themselves voluntarily locked in a room to escape and isolate due to their current emotional state and befriending a spider that grows in size with the story's progression. I originally worked on the game for a month and a half around October 2… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Friend The Spider.

SAMH - Path to Serenity Story Game Mode: Path to Serenity is a cozy walking simulator that takes players on a heartfelt journey in the shoes of Jim, a man torn between career ambitions and the family he’s drifting away from. As the pressures of work mount, he realises he’s losing more than he’s gaining. Guided by his aunt Didi’s advice, an unexpected trip leads him to her cabin—where he may fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path to Serenity.

This is a romantic tale of an unlikely pair, a goblin and an elf witch, made with RPG Maker MV for: RPG Maker Themed Game Jam #4 Content Warning: This game includes swearing, drugs, references to child abuse and depression, and toilet humor You will play as a lil'l goblin girl named Kica who has just arrived at Cape Magicae Witch Academy two days ahead of classes to get settled in. For some mov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kica's Story: Tears to Tides.

 After your husband and son were reported to have passed in a tragic car accident Trin finds herself at loss. Not sure what to do the past few days have been a blur...until one night everything became clear...As of 11.3 post mortem: Vanishing Summit to SOMBER A post mortem Original Goal: Create a narrative-driven game from start to end (very, very, very short) to practice and learn design using ue… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOMBER.

86%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

gameplay, replayability

91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Take part in an expansive choose-your-own-adventure horror story, where you’ll uncover the secrets of an anachronistic corporation reigning over a post-truth world. Solve cryptic riddles, make difficult choices, and escape the depths of SMYRNACORP with your mind intact, no matter the cost. With hundreds of possible story routes, multiple endings, interactive puzzles and RPG elements, INHUMAN RESO… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inhuman Resources.

75%Game Brain Score

atmosphere, story

gameplay, graphics

75% User Score Based on 79 reviews

Deckline is an atmospheric war-horror card game. Out of ammo and encircled, you play one last game of Durak to distract from the inevitable. Experience the grit and dread of modern combat through the lens of a board game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deckline.

93%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 174 reviews

Bleeding Roots is a short horror walking simulator taking place throughout the seasons. Water the plants in your garden, learn about them, and grow along them over time. Immerse yourself in a story about loss, grief and obsession. The controls are simple, moving the character through tank controls and reading up on the environment with an interact key. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleeding Roots.

84%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

graphics, atmosphere

93% User Score Based on 234 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

A summary of every emotion you'd rather lock away and forget. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Knock on My Door.

88%Game Brain Score

gameplay, story

stability, monetization

88% User Score Based on 260 reviews

Fractured Minds is an immersive artistic short game, exploring anxiety and mental health issues. Winner of the BAFTA Young Game Designers Award, Fractured Minds is a game created by 17-year-old Emily Mitchell, with the hope of aiding understanding and awareness of mental illness. Embark on a journey through the human psyche and experience six atmospheric and thought-provoking chapters, each symb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fractured Minds.