Underplayed Gems

Brain Please Don't (2020)

Brain Please Don't cover
Developer
Critique Gaming
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.3 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A reflective and emotionally charged narrative where you manage a deck of thoughts to navigate a teenager's internal struggles with anxiety and self-doubt.

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What players say

Players say it is a very short visual novel about a teenager's mental health that uses cards to determine available dialog options. The game has no save system or main menu, and several reviewers note the concept is interesting but the execution feels unfinished or too minimal.

Screenshots

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