Games like Shrinking Pains

"Missed Messages" is a narrative-driven horror game with romance elements, lasting 15-30 minutes per playthrough. The game features original art and story, with themes surrounding life, death, and memes. It contains mature content warnings and offers 4 different endings. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.

"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.

Guilt Free is a visual novel crossed with a point and click made to offer perspective on mental health and eating disorders. Navigate a couple's rocky relationship and encounter "flaws" or "quirks" that may actually be symptomatic behaviors.

"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.

"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.

"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 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.

"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.

"Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk" is a surrealistic puzzle game where players interact with bizarre and constantly changing environments. The game features a unique art style with hand-drawn graphics and a soothing, atmospheric soundtrack. Players must navigate through unconventional obstacles and absurd situations to progress through the game's dreamlike world.

Lynne is a short story about the scariest thing in the world - being a teenager.