Depression The Game

Interactive fiction about depression, based on the developer's own experiences

DeepWorks Studios · Released Jul 7, 2018

Reviews: Mixed; 68% of 320
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Feb 27, 2020
Minimum PC: DirectX 11 GPU, 1 GB; 4 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Depression The Game?

In this single-player simulation, you make choices as a young man trying to manage his thoughts through a difficult day. A typical playthrough takes about 15 minutes, or 25–40 minutes if you search for all the secrets.

For you if...

+you enjoy atmospheric stories with a psychological focus

Not for you if...

−you want to avoid depictions of suicidal thoughts

What players say

68% of 320 reviews are positive

Some players praise the portrayal of depression as genuine and recognizable. Others criticize its tone as corny or melodramatic.

Screenshots and trailer

Depression The Game system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU, 1 GB, 4 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1+
Processor: A CPU released in the last 6 years
Graphics: DirectX11 Compatible GPU with 1 GB Video RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: I Recommand Headphones

Does Depression The Game have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Depression The Game run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 5
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Depression The Game 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