CHANGE: Homeless Survival Experiences

The plight of the homeless is, sadly, ever present. For those of us who have a roof over our heads, the idea of being stuck out every night on the streets with nothing is hard to comprehend. In this game you can choose between 5 characters each with their own problems and past: Addict, Veteran, Metal Illness, Abandoned, Poverty. You have to survive the night. Each playthrough is slightly different, depending on your choices. As well as helping to develop empathy for the homeless, the games developers are giving 20% of the profits to homeless charities.

Price £11.39 | Developer Delve Interactive | Publisher Delve Interactive | Platforms Mac, PC and Linux | PEGI Age Rating No Rating

Papers, Please

In this self-described dystopian document thriller, you have “won’ the October labor lottery. Your prize is becoming an immigration officer for the fictional state of Arstotzka. Using documents alone you have to decide who to let in and who to turn away. You must choose between your conscience and hitting targets to feed your family. Just remember Glory to Arstotzka!

Price £6.99 | Developer Lucas Pope | Publisher 3909 | Platforms Mac, IOS, Linux and PlayStation Vita | PEGI Age Rating 16+

That Dragon, Cancer

Cancer is a disease that doesn't just affect the sufferer, but everybody around them as evidenced by this game based on the true story of Joel Green and his 4-year battle with cancer. That Dragon, Cancer shows how video games can deal with respect a tragic subject and do it just as well as any other art form.

Price £6.99 | Developer Numinous Games | Publisher Numinous Games | Platforms Mac, PC Linux and Android | PEGI Age Rating 3+

Before I Forget

Dementia is a disease that is one of the most unsettling. Due to the possibility that it will get to a point where a loved one will start to forget about things. This home-grown game shows what it's like for those who suffer from it. It is designed to be played in one go and demonstrates the effects like no other medium can.

Price £5.99 | Developer 3-Fold Games | Publisher 3-Fold Games | Platforms Mac, PC Linux Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S | PEGI Age Rating No Rating