Games like two hundred fifty six

"9.03m" is a single-player Point and Click art/empathy game with excellent mechanics, visuals, and music. The game is set on Baker Beach in San Francisco, where debris from the 2011 Japanese tsunami has washed ashore. The goal is to find the butterflies, serving as a reminder of the individuals behind the disaster's death toll. The game originated as a final year university project aiming to affect the player emotionally.

"Overwhelmed" is a short game that explores the experience of living with anxiety. Players navigate through levels, each representing different anxiety-inducing situations, while managing their character's anxiety levels. The game is designed to raise awareness about anxiety disorders and encourages players to reflect on their own mental health. With the option to skip levels and resources listed in the help menu, the game promotes accessibility and provides helpful information for those seeking support.

"Jung's Labyrinth" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game set in a mystical world. Players navigate through a series of increasingly complex mazes, solving puzzles and uncovering hidden secrets to progress. With a unique art style and atmospheric soundtrack, the game challenges players to think creatively and carefully as they make their way through Jung's enchanting Labyrinth.

"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."

In Shelter 3, you are a new elephant mother, responsible for protecting your calf and leading your herd to safety. Navigate treacherous landscapes, forage for food, and avoid predators while making wise decisions for your herd's survival. As the matriarch, use ancient knowledge to guide your elephants through a journey of wisdom and leadership.

Afterlove EP follows Rama, a grieving musician in Jakarta struggling to move on after his girlfriend's death while hearing her voice in his head. Blending visual novel, narrative adventure, and rhythm gameplay, players guide Rama through 28 days of choices that impact his music, relationships, and healing journey. His band’s future depends on his ability to embrace life and create new songs.

Everything Ends In 0 is a haunting and surreal experience where a mysterious angel warns of impending doom with a cold, clinical tone. The game explores themes of existential dread, identity, and the overwhelming nature of a looming apocalypse. Players are immersed in a stark, introspective journey filled with unsettling visions and cryptic messages.

Still Joking is a detective mystery blending visual novel and interactive fiction elements set in a mirrored world where reflections live lives parallel yet altered from their originals. You play as Iris, a reflection of a murdered actress, navigating complex relationships and solving why the crime happened. With over 1,000 choices and multiple endings, your decisions shape the story’s outcome.

"Vidar" is a single-player Role Playing game, where players must navigate through challenging environmental puzzles in a community on the brink of death. With a unique randomized story mechanic, the order of villager deaths and resulting quests changes with each playthrough. To prevent the killings, players must enter puzzle dungeons, using tools and environment to navigate and ultimately, uncover the truth behind Vidar's curse.

"Sonority is a single-player musical puzzle game with a good story, fresh take on the genre, and immersive gameplay. It has a relaxing atmosphere and is reasonably demanding, but not frustrating. The game features a raccoon character with excellent voice acting, making the experience even more enjoyable."