“A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We’re all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: September 12, 2019
“It’s your first day on the job and the store is closing in a matter of minutes. The consumers, with their unrelenting thirst for customer service are still prowling the aisles and there are shelves still to be stocked up. The store needs to be kept in pristine condition, and empty shelves will not be tolerated by The Manager.
“This is a fast paced first-person anxiety-inducing thrill ride. You’ll have to avoid the consumers at all costs or risk losing your sanity to the shackles of customer service, with the clock ticking down and the massive undertaking The Manager has set on your shoulders – there is no time to lose. “
Platforms: Windows
Release: March 7, 2020
“In this kingdom management RPG, petitioners will arrive in the throne room each turn to ask for your advice and assistance. Decide whether to help them with their problems, or to conserve resources for more important matters. Remember: supplies are limited, and not everyone has the kingdom’s best interests at heart…”
Platforms: Windows, consoles to come
Release: March 6, 2020
An online multiplayer shoot ’em up where you are strapped into swivel chairs and use the recoil of your guns to zoom around the room laying waste to your enemies as gracefully as office furniture allows. There will be various multiplayer modes as well as an option to play against the AI in single player or co-op.
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: TBA
“A roguelite dungeon crawler that draws upon the magic of cards! Play as a young adventurer, eager to explore ancient dungeons and find long-forgotten cards to build the legendary spell deck that could defeat the one wielding the forbidden cards the entire world fears!
“Employ clever tactics to defeat giant slimes and malfunctioning golems, loot conveniently placed treasure chests, uncover hidden secrets, collect rare cards and rescue lost adventurers. Build your unique, ultimate spell deck with your signature card combo!”
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2021
I put together a list of games that are centered around mental health as I find games as a medium really interesting and somewhat unique in exploring the topic. I have probably missed a few but you can find the ones I have found so far under the mental health tag.
If you’d rather something a bit more warm and fuzzy there is also the wholesome tag.
Suggestions welcome :)
“A mud-based puzzle game where you use the lengthy capes of chivalrous knights to cover puddles and help members of the upper class away from badly sanitized streets. Solve your way through increasingly tricky puzzles in this lighthearted medieval mindmuck!”
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: March 3, 2020
“Journey through a digital afterlife as you discover eternal life comes with sacrifice. Explore the first chapter of a Rhythm RPG that’ll test the limits of human existence.
“Master an entirely skill based rhythm combat with fierce battles and unexpected challenges. With multiple difficulty options, Nocturne is a game suitable for beginners and veterans of the rhythm genre, containing the perfect balance of heart-pumping musical combat with magnificent worldbuilding and deep story. Make friends, battle enemies, and traverse a beautiful world as it falls apart around you.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: March 3, 2020
A tiny game about a child looking out the car window and imagining a small person running alongside. In this case, a ninja 😎
Platforms: Windows
Release: December 27, 2019
“A colorful and explosive RPG about a place with a heavy past. 300 years ago, a being known as the Beast appeared and began to tear Starcross apart with cataclysmic magic. This event resulted in the death of almost all of the humans and set in motion the rise of the Undead, the creation of the Anims, and the birth of the Demons…
“Things might not be so awful now! Or they might be! Depends on who you ask but honestly things have gotten along pretty well thanks to the leadership of some really impressive individuals! A notable feat is that Demons, Anims, and humans live very much in harmony. The Door locked behind the Rose, the Sword, and Mt. Starcross itself are also pretty fun tourist attractions now! Now who knows what would happen if some unknown, idiot kid just came along and actually pulled the sword up. But I doubt we’ll ever have to worry about that! Schools out! Summer just started! A perfect time to take a vacation! Go have fun!”
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2022