Depression Quest (2014)

Developer: The Quinnspiracy, Patrick Lindsey, Isaac Schankler
Publisher: The Quinnspiracy
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Free To Play, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 3,934 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A raw and intimate text-driven experience that simulates the weight of managing everyday life while battling depression, with choices that feel heavy and constrained.

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What players say

Players praise it as an accurate and artistic portrayal of depression, though a few find it less impactful than expected. It is short and its music is a calming backdrop.

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