Explore the lives of four individuals grappling with anxiety and related disorders in this indie adventure game. Skylar faces agoraphobia as an art student, Walter deals with social anxiety and PTSD as an unhoused farmer, Jessica manages anxiety and agoraphobia as a trans programmer, and Li Wei contends with intense anxiety as an agricultural technologist. Players navigate their personal stories to uncover symptoms, treatment approaches, and daily coping strategies.
The game sheds light on disorders affecting hundreds of millions globally, including over 260 million with anxiety and 60 million with agoraphobia. It aims to guide those affected toward recovery paths while helping loved ones offer better support. Note the content warning for potentially triggering topics like symptom depictions and alcohol use-pause if needed and resume when ready. Ideal for players seeking thoughtful narrative exploration on PC.
Skylar is an art student suffering agoraphobia and anxiety. Walter is an unhoused farmer suffering intense social anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Jessica is a trans programmer suffering anxiety and agoraphobia. Li Wei is an agricultural technologist suffering intense anxiety. Navigate their stories to discover their symptomology, learn about methods of treatment and recovery, and how each character manages their disorders.
More than two hundred and sixty million people worldwide suffer from anxiety; more than sixty million suffer agoraphobia. It is our hope that this game will help sufferers find their own paths to recovery and symptom management, and to enable their communities and loved ones to better assist them in that process. We hope you like Open Spaces!
CW: This game may contain subject matter that may make some users uncomfortable or triggered, including symptomology, alcohol usage, and others. If you feel triggered, don't continue play! Take some time for yourself and continue if and when you feel ready.
