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KIDDO by Grasita Games:
released in September 2021
run by Unity
This game falls under the dark humor category and focuses on mental health. The game begins with a man living in a dirty home with only his dog. The player is tasked to find the dog after the man neglects his dog. You must solve puzzles and interact with the point-and-click adventure in order to learn more about the man's life. Through this process, we expereince Kiddo's personal journey: The challenges he faces and the quest for fixing something important to him represent aspects of personal growth and well-being.
Soft Underbelly by rosa✦dev :
released in 2020
run by HTML5
"Soft Underbelly" is a short narative game that functions as a break for the player. The cozy atmospheric music and cute art style makes it a therapeutic experience. The game follows a cat and its owner. Although there aren't many dialogue options, nor does it change the direction of the story, but the dialgoue progresses jsut as it as it would for a scrolling text. Besides its therapeutic aspects, the owner talks about his issues to his cat. He addresses his issues with trust, relatinships, and care. In a way, the cat acts as his source of wellness, an outlet to express his emotions, and a trusty companion.