Games like This Side of Me

Impasto is a first-person horror adventure game inspired by the works and legacy of Francisco Goya, the revered yet tortured Spanish painter. Set within a world irreversibly altered by his fraying sanity, the player must use both stealth and wits to survive.

"No Longer Home" is a semi-auto-biographical point and click game, about two recent graduates preparing to move out of their flat.

The Flayed Man is a dark, atmospheric horror game where you awaken as a tormented entity in a decayed, otherworldly house. Uncover past sins, pass judgment, and shape your fate through multiple endings in this chilling, pixel-art adventure. Its mature themes and moody soundtrack create a haunting experience perfect for a brief nightmare.

"Essays on Empathy" is a narrative-driven game that explores the theme of empathy through a series of interactive vignettes. Players will confront ethical dilemmas and make choices that challenge their perspectives on complex social issues. The game encourages self-reflection and introspection, making it a thought-provoking and immersive experience. However, please note that the game contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all players.

Éalú is a single-player adventure offering a meditative journey through a stone-and-wood labyrinth filled with cryptic puzzles and lurking dangers. Featuring ingenious stop-motion visuals and a phenomenal soundtrack, the game combines a dense, cozy atmosphere with a wholesome story about hope and perseverance. It invites thoughtful reflection amid moments both unsettling and heartwarming.

"Barbotine" is a short, horror action game that can be played for free or donated to on itch.io. The single-player game features 7 levels of progressively distorting environments and a tense melee combat system against a unique enemy. The game also includes the feature to dig a big hole and features music sampled from freesound.org. The game is designed to be completed in one sitting, with minimal replay value and no save system.

"Mystic Academy: Escape Room" is a captivating puzzle game set in a wizardry school, where you must help the Headmaster recover the Philosopher's Stone. Explore the castle's rooms, decipher magical artifacts, and learn new spells to solve challenging puzzles. A mesmerizing escape room experience for all logic-loving wizards! & Publisher not mentioned as per request]

"Stilstand" is an award-winning interactive comic about a young woman's struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and despair during a summer in Copenhagen. Players explore her emotional landscape through an interactive graphic novel, complete with mini-games, text messages, and social media feeds, all set against a detailed black and white visual style and cinematic soundtrack. It's a whimsical and poignant journey through the artist's personal experiences of feeling stuck in life.

"Trauma" is a single-player arcade game with high-quality graphics, lasting approximately 2 hours. It tells the story of a car accident survivor exploring her dreams through point-and-click adventure-style gameplay, featuring a gesture-based interface, dynamic levels, and photographic visuals, aiming for a deep, mature experience rather than a challenging puzzle game.

"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."