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"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.

"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.

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?

BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH is a first-person psychological horror game following Shinji, a reclusive young man trapped in his Tokyo apartment, battling isolation and anxiety. As you explore his unraveling mind, a sinister entity called Hyakume watches silently, threatening to strike. The boundary between safety and danger blurs in this unsettling experience.

"Everything is going to be OK" is an interactive zine that explores life experiences centered around struggle, survival, and coping with hardships. It combines dark comedy, poetry, and strange games to facilitate a deeper discussion about these themes on a personal level. The game is a collection of abstract, deeply personal vignettes that depict the developer's own experiences, presented in a beautifully terrible and profound way.

"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."

"Social Moth" is a narrative-driven game where you play as a socially anxious character trying to navigate and make connections in various social scenarios. Through choice-based conversations and interactions, players will shape their character's personality and relationships while working to overcome their anxiety. The game features a unique "moth" mechanic, where players can choose to retreat into their shell or emerge stronger in social situations.

In "Even the Ocean," play as Aliph, a power plant technician for Whiteforge City, who must balance Light and Dark energies to save the city from a mysterious threat. Along the way, vous'll encounter various characters and explore diverse environments, all while managing your energy bar to overcome obstacles. The game is a narrative action platformer that explores themes of environmental issues and the power of balance.

"Life Tastes Like Cardboard" is a first-person exploration game that simulates the experience of various psychiatric disorders. Players navigate surreal environments that represent different symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations. The game aims to educate players about mental illness and reduce stigma, while also providing an immersive and thought-provoking gaming experience. Note: This game contains mature themes and is not recommended for sensitive audiences.

"Path Out is an autobiographical JRPG based on the real-life journey of a young Syrian artist, Abdullah Karam. In this episodic game, players will relive Abdullah's experiences from a peaceful life in Hama to his perilous escape to the Turkish border, all presented with meticulously researched pixel art and a unique neo-orchestral electronica soundtrack. Insightful video commentary by Abdullah himself provides a personal touch to this tale of survival and resilience."