Games like The Longest Walk

74%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

gameplay, replayability

74% User Score Based on 381 reviews

"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.

88%Game Brain Score

gameplay, story

stability, monetization

88% User Score Based on 260 reviews

"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."

70%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

stability

70% User Score Based on 330 reviews

"Depression The Game" is an interactive visual novel that aims to convey the experience of living with depression. The game features a non-linear narrative with multiple endings, encouraging players to explore the complexities of mental health. Despite its sensitive subject matter, the game uses humor and metaphor to provide a unique and thought-provoking perspective on depression. However, it is important to note that the game is not a substitute for professional mental health support.

86%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

grinding, atmosphere

86% User Score Based on 178 reviews

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?

91%Game Brain Score

story, music

gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Forgotten Hope is a first-person narrative-driven game about a teenage girl seeking to rediscover her past. After waking up in a cave with no memories, she explores a rural village and countryside, visiting memory points to regain her lost memories. The game features mature themes, such as depression, loss, and death, and is narrated by the protagonist herself. A mysterious wolf guides the player through one open area map and two linear maps to uncover the truth.

61%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

music, grinding

61% User Score Based on 3,444 reviews

"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.

68%Game Brain Score

story, music

gameplay, graphics

82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

"Syntherapy is a single-player simulation game that serves as a visual novel adventure, where your choices in conversations and treatment methods significantly impact the game's outcome. Assuming the role of psychotherapist Dr. Melissa Park, you're tasked with evaluating an experimental AI named Willow, delving into the ethical dilemmas of AI sentience and the wider implications of creating artificially intelligent beings. The game also explores various mental health topics with sensitivity and nuance."

92%Game Brain Score

music, emotional

gameplay, story

92% User Score Based on 546 reviews

Kind Words 2 is a social game where players write letters to each other in a judgment-free space, with no followers or likes. It's an improved version of the original game, with added features like poetry slams and music recommendations. Backwards compatible with Kind Words, allowing players to access their old letters and favorites in the new game.

52%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

graphics, gameplay

52% User Score Based on 221 reviews

"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.

95%Game Brain Score

story, music

replayability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 248 reviews

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.