Okay -- so with a name like that, you might think Depression Quest is lampooning the state of videogames or something (I mean, soldiering on through some of the recent snafus in gaming can feel like a literal quest for depression). But really: this is a serious, sensitive, and very intriguing look at what it's like to live with the life-sucking beast that is depression, and all in a handy, easy-to-consume videogame form.
Ever felt blue, or wondered why you've found everything exhausting of late? Depression Quest explores these kinds of themes, providing a window into how damaging depression can actually be. We've all felt a little down in the dumps before, so even if this doesn't seem like the cheeriest subject matter around, you'll likely find a way to relate.
A browser-based text game, Depression Quest is easily accessible and available for free (or a small, pay-what-you-want donation). And besides the blues-ridden story, it's just a well-made game overall. It's excellently written, well-paced, and so engaging that you might just find yourself playing again to find out what might happen if you'd accepted the offer of psychological help, or asked for a prescription for anti-depressants. Try it out now at the Depression Quest website.