Resource 🎮 Video Games Relating to Mental Illness/Mental Health

[soulkitty]

I wanted to compile a list (along with play throughs) of video games that feature themes of mental illness/suicide/mental health in general for anyone interested these games I really love and I hope I can help others discover them. Feel free to add to it if you would like :) the ones with the stars are some of my all time favorite video games

1. Shut In [Agoraphobia, Depression]


2. Omori [Suicide, Guilt, Grief, Depression, PTSD] ☆


3. The Static Speaks My Name [Suicide]


4. That Dragon, Cancer [Grief, Hope, Despair]


5. You Left Me [Suicide, Depression, Grief]


6. Fran Bow [Mental Illness, Childhood Trauma, Grief] ☆


7. Celeste [Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Self-forgiveness]


8. Night in the Woods [Derealization, Depersonalization, Friendship] ☆


9. Cry of Fear [Suicide, Depression, Trauma]


10. The Average Everyday Adventures of Samantha Browne [Social Anxiety]


11. Before Your Eyes [Grief, Illness, Existential] (MADE ME CRY MY EYES OUT)
https://youtu.be/7KsFimr4Nu8?si=lP8Y2VvoAAMfYuQy

12. Florence [Relationships, Art, Identity]
https://youtu.be/g9kRgZapEvA?si=XG-cHTHFy-4kCkZj

13. Needy Streamer Overload [Mental Illness, Depression, Social Media]

https://youtu.be/sWFv9umtBNE?si=jNAS6JqHdEtlHQF-

14. Senua's Sacrifice [Psychosis]

https://youtu.be/f7Ir5icRsZ0

https://youtu.be/39_dzijSmf0

15. OFF [Depression, Grief, Feelings of Emptiness]

https://youtu.be/N_92-yZHAAs

16. RiME [5 Stages of Grief]

https://youtu.be/biPr3V7-IXI

17. Gris [5 Stages of Grief]

https://youtu.be/BRiKQIVo7ao

 

[Helween]

pretty good list if i may, and seems like you've read Wellfare Center awesome webtoon as well.

 

[Malaria]

I've been playing Needy Streamer Overload and have been digging it so far. Very relatable stuff.

 

[soulkitty]

pretty good list if i may, and seems like you've read Wellfare Center awesome webtoon as well.

YESSSSSSSSS I love that webtoon <3 <3 <3 <3

I've been playing Needy Streamer Overload and have been digging it so far. Very relatable stuff.

I FORGOT ABOUT THAT ONE it's one of my favorite games I can't believe I forgot, thank you for mentioning it I'm gunna add it!!

 

[Blue Elephant]

Senua's Sacrifice [Psychosis]

 

[Jiyuurakka]

I also like Omori and a number of other RPGMaker games that deal with such things. One such game I recently stumbled across which I really love is OFF. A really amazing RPGMaker game with great characters, depressing themes, and music, I recommend that. I would also recommend it purely for the music, it's very appropriate with feeling empty, grieving, depressed etc. I can suggest some soundtracks if you want me to as well.

OFF

 

[soulkitty]

I also like Omori and a number of other RPGMaker games that deal with such things. One such game I recently stumbled across which I really love is OFF. A really amazing RPGMaker game with great characters, depressing themes, and music, I recommend that. I would also recommend it purely for the music, it's very appropriate with feeling empty, grieving, depressed etc. I can suggest some soundtracks if you want me to as well.

OFF

Oooo I've never heard of that game! I'll have to play/watch it sometime! RPG maker games can be so amazing. Some soundtrack suggestions would be great, thank you so much <3

 

[Forveleth]

RIME [Five Stages of Grief]
I didn't actually realize what it was about until I got to "acceptance" at the end and then I had a breakdown. Good times.



GRIS [Five Stages of Grief]

 

[Jiyuurakka]

Oooo I've never heard of that game! I'll have to play/watch it sometime! RPG maker games can be so amazing. Some soundtrack suggestions would be great, thank you so much <3

I'd suggest playing the game first and then listening to these for the emotional connection, but you can refer to this and the playlist they belong to after the fact.

[Pepper Steak]


[Fourteen Residents]


[Empty Warehouse]


[Desparately Safe]


I think out of all these, I'd recommend you to listen to 'Desperately Safe' and just let it sink in even if you don't play the game. Maybe while taking a walk or lying in bed, it would feel so....desperately safe? I dunno, it kind of feels like sad comfort, like you're about to find happiness and you just let it go because you're scared of losing it afterwards. I'd like to know what you think about it.

 

[soulkitty]

I'd suggest playing the game first and then listening to these for the emotional connection, but you can refer to this and the playlist they belong to after the fact.

[Pepper Steak]


[Fourteen Residents]


[Empty Warehouse]


[Desparately Safe]


I think out of all these, I'd recommend you to listen to 'Desperately Safe' and just let it sink in even if you don't play the game. Maybe while taking a walk or lying in bed, it would feel so....desperately safe? I dunno, it kind of feels like sad comfort, like you're about to find happiness and you just let it go because you're scared of losing it afterwards. I'd like to know what you think about it.

I just listened to Desperately Safe while lying in bed with my eyes closed, I totally agree that it feels like sad comfort. It almost put me in a trance, it's very beautiful in a strange but amazing way, it also feels ethereal. I love how it ebbs and flows, I feel very emotional today so it kind of made me tear up a bit haha. Thank you for introducing it to me :) I'll save the rest for after I play the game!

 

[Jiyuurakka]

I just listened to Desperately Safe while lying in bed with my eyes closed, I totally agree that it feels like sad comfort. It almost put me in a trance, it's very beautiful in a strange but amazing way, it also feels ethereal. I love how it ebbs and flows, I feel very emotional today so it kind of made me tear up a bit haha. Thank you for introducing it to me :) I'll save the rest for after I play the game!

I feel the same as well, that's great to hear.

 

[Ranni]

I'd suggest playing the game first and then listening to these for the emotional connection, but you can refer to this and the playlist they belong to after the fact.

[Pepper Steak]


[Fourteen Residents]


[Empty Warehouse]


[Desparately Safe]


I think out of all these, I'd recommend you to listen to 'Desperately Safe' and just let it sink in even if you don't play the game. Maybe while taking a walk or lying in bed, it would feel so....desperately safe? I dunno, it kind of feels like sad comfort, like you're about to find happiness and you just let it go because you're scared of losing it afterwards. I'd like to know what you think about it.

OFF is such an amazing game, and Desperatley Safe is my favourite track, it's so tranquil. When I worked at my old job, I had super late shifts. This was one of the songs I liked to put on during my late-night drives home. It definitely made me feel that sad comfort you mentioned after long hard work days.

 

[soulkitty]

Another one for the list I just finished watching and it really moved me, and the art style is incredible:

18. Missed Messages [Self Harm, Suicide, Depression]

 

[Jiyuurakka]

OFF is such an amazing game, and Desperatley Safe is my favourite track, it's so tranquil. When I worked at my old job, I had super late shifts. This was one of the songs I liked to put on during my late-night drives home. It definitely made me feel that sad comfort you mentioned after long hard work days.

True, it's a blissful feeling.

 

[Dark Moon]

The only one that I've played so far with mental illness is Hellblade: Senuas Sacrifice, the sequel is coming out next month.

 

[whytrymyguy]

Sea of solitude is another good one.

 

[weatherforecast]

Layers of fear - Horror game about an artist becoming insane (Unsure about the sequels?) [I forgot... but it is abstract]
Doki Doki Literature Club - Dark (dating) game about a guy who gets dragged into to a literature club... [Suicide, SH, Depression, etc]
Bear's restaurant - Game about a bear & cat who own a restaurant in the afterlife, somewhat light hearted [Loss, grief]
Yume Nikki - Unsure of how to describe this one, about a hikikomori dreaming [Suicide, depends on interpretation]

I also heard about "A Space for the Unbound" and "What Remains of Edith Finch" but I haven't watched or played them

Spoiler: vids / more

Detention [idek]


Devotion [Family collapsing & murder]


Makoto Mobius [Suicide, SA]


Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk & the sequel: milk outside of a bag of milk

 

[soulkitty]

Layers of fear - Horror game about an artist becoming insane (Unsure about the sequels?) [I forgot... but it is abstract]
Doki Doki Literature Club - Dark (dating) game about a guy who gets dragged into to a literature club... [Suicide, SH, Depression, etc]
Bear's restaurant - Game about a bear & cat who own a restaurant in the afterlife, somewhat light hearted [Loss, grief]
Yume Nikki - Unsure of how to describe this one, about a hikikomori dreaming [Suicide, depends on interpretation]

I also heard about "A Space for the Unbound" and "What Remains of Edith Finch" but I haven't watched or played them

Spoiler: vids / more

Detention [idek]


Devotion [Family collapsing & murder]


Makoto Mobius [Suicide, SA]


Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk & the sequel: milk outside of a bag of milk

Ooo great list!! I cant believe i forgot about doki doki, yume nikki, detention and milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk (that name always makes me laugh) i love those games sm! What remains of edith finch is really interesting and good imo