Horror games about depression on GOG
In these games the horror grows out of a low mind. You play people who have stopped leaving the house, who carry guilt or grief, or who meet others worn down by it, and the monsters, rooms and chores take the shape of that weight. What frightens is how familiar it can feel: the slow drain of will, the isolation, and the thoughts that turn against you.
The top 10 of 10 horror games about depression on GOG, ranked by player and critic scores
The 10 best on GOG
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PsychologicalThe Cat LadySusan is a chronically depressed 40-year-old on the verge of suicide, and the story follows her trying to live with her illness.
94% on Steam (6,330 reviews) · about 8 h · Paid · PC
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PsychologicalBuddy Simulator 1984The store warns that the game contains themes of depression and anxiety as well as emotional manipulation.
94% on Steam (3,196 reviews) · about 5 h · Paid · PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox
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PsychologicalBurnhouse LaneThe store warns of depression and suicide, and Angie begins the story a widow at the end of her rope.
94% on Steam (1,052 reviews) · 11 h or more · Paid · PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
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PsychologicalHomebodySteam warns that it deals with anxiety, OCD and depression through Emily's story.
94% on Steam (747 reviews) · about 6.5 h · Paid · PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
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PsychologicalWithout a DawnReviewers read her as a young woman with anxiety on the verge of depression, haunted by her own voice
92% on Steam (947 reviews) · about 45 min · Paid · PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
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PsychologicalDISTRAINT 2GameSpew's review says it tackles depression and suicidal impulses through Price coming to terms with his guilt.
95% on Steam · about 2.5 h · Paid · PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
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PsychologicalYuppie Psycho: Executive EditionThe Steam page lists depression and suicide among the themes of the story.
95% on Steam · about 8.5 h · Paid · PC, Mac, Linux, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox
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PsychologicalThe Town of LightRenée was committed at sixteen, her records citing depression and a volatile relationship with her mother
79% on Steam (2,839 reviews) · about 3 h · Paid · PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
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PsychologicalLayers of FearSteam's content warning names psychological illnesses such as depression and anxiety among its mature themes.
79% on Steam · about 8.5 h · Paid · PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
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PsychologicalNeverending NightmaresIts nightmares are inspired by its creator Matt Gilgenbach's own struggles with depression and OCD.
76% on Steam (3,051 reviews) · about 1.5 h · Paid · PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Switch, iPhone
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Scores are those players and critics give on the stores and sites named; each game's page says where.
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