you're just imagining it

A chronic illness simulation about balancing daily life and pain

npckc · Released Nov 5, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 496
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 10 in 30 days
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Nov 5, 2024
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is you're just imagining it?

This free, single-player visual novel takes about half an hour. You manage your schedule and consult doctors who dismiss your symptoms as you seek a diagnosis.

For you if...

+you like interactive fiction with a minimalist visual style

Not for you if...

−you want lighthearted escapism without stressful subject matter

What players say

96% of 496 reviews are positive · 100% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the portrayal of chronic illness as realistic, particularly the exhaustion of managing symptoms. Several with similar experiences say the story makes them feel recognized.

Screenshots and trailer

you're just imagining it system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run you're just imagining it?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7

Does you're just imagining it have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does you're just imagining it run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
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: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 5
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean.

Does you're just imagining it 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam