Underplayed Gems

Hope's Journey: A Therapeutic Experience (2022)

Hope's Journey: A Therapeutic Experience cover
Developer
Organic Apps
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Playing feels like a gentle, guided journey of self-discovery where you catch and reframe negative thoughts in a soothing, pixel-art world.

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What players say

Players split on the therapeutic accuracy: some call the CBT misapplication harmful, while others find it insightful and helpful for understanding emotions. The game is described as relaxing with modest anime-style graphics, but several note missing accessibility features like brightness control and sound adjustment.

Screenshots

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