

Depression Quest
by Isaac Schankler, Patrick Lindsey, The Quinnspiracy, Zoe Quinn
- Released Aug 11, 2014
- Free
- Linux
- Mac
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Web browser
62%positive reviews
2,432 positive1,511 negative
What players say
Pros
Honest depiction of depression for some
Free and short
Cons
Plain and lazy visual novel
Dull story and setting
Mixed
Some call it an accurate experience, others say it is boring
Media
System requirements
Minimum:
OS *: Windows XP Service Pack 2+
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or later
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Depression Quest is an interactive fiction game where you play as someone living with depression. You are given a series of everyday life events and have to attempt to manage your illness, relationships, job, and possible treatment. This game aims to show other sufferers of depression that they are…
Ratings
- 30IGDB players25 ratings
- 50Critics1 reviews
- 40Overall26 scores
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English |
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