Depression Quest

Text-based interactive fiction about managing depression through everyday choices

The Quinnspiracy, Patrick Lindsey, Isaac Schankler · Published by The Quinnspiracy · Released Aug 11, 2014

Reviews: Mixed; 62% of 3,940
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 13 in 30 days
Players: 1; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: Unknown; no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC: 0.5 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Depression Quest?

You play as a person living with depression in this single-player interactive fiction game. You read everyday scenarios and choose how to handle work, relationships, and treatment. Your depression level affects which responses are available, and your decisions lead to different endings.

For you if...

+you prefer short stories told through text and choices
+you appreciate stories about everyday life with depression

Not for you if...

−you want action or complex gameplay rather than reading
−you prefer lighthearted subjects to stories about mental health

What players say

62% of 3,940 reviews are positive · 84% of 13 in the last 30 days

Players praise its relatable portrayal of depression and say replaying shows how choices affect the outcome. Others find the path to improvement too obvious and the writing or choices too limited.

Screenshots and trailer

Depression Quest system requirements

Minimum: 0.5 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Depression Quest?

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP Service Pack 2+
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or later
Memory: 512 MB RAM

Does Depression Quest have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Depression Quest run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Depression Quest use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam