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Depression The Game

Depression The Game is an interactive game simulating major depression. You are joining a young man on one of his really bad days trying to handle his thoughts and survive that day... Will he?

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Developer
DeepWorks Studios
Publisher
DeepWorks Studios
Release
July 7, 2018
8 years and 28 days ago
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Mixed308 reviews68.5%

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Is an interactive game simulating major depression.
You are joining a young man on one of his really bad days trying to handle his thoughts and survive that day... Will he?


  • On average the game takes around 15 minutes to complete,
    but if you wish to find all the secrets it is 25 to 40 minutes
  • This game is not for everyone
  • A short but unique experience


Have been suffering from depression for 6 years now.
Developing games helps me to handle it and gives me motivation in life to keep going.
Unfortunately, the topic of depression is still a taboo topic, and the affected people are having a harder time getting real help and opening up. I try to change that! I try to break the taboo with my games and take a new step in the right direction and encourage others to think about it.
If you are suffering like I am please share this game with your family and friends and reach out for help.

This game is based on my personal experiences. Depression is a very complex disease, therefore, there can be many differences.

I am very open to feedback.
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