Underplayed Gems

Syntherapy (2020)

Syntherapy cover
Developer
Crowned Daemon Studios
Publisher
V Publishing
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative, emotionally charged visual novel where each choice shapes a tense psychotherapy session.

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What players say

Players praise the thoughtful writing and branching therapy sessions with a sentient AI, but opinions split on the pacing and technical polish. Some find the dialogue tedious or the UI confusing, while others value its respectful treatment of mental health topics and multiple endings.

Screenshots

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