Fight Against Depression Every Day

The path is there. The strength to walk it isn't always.

Nebel stands in a snow-covered world. Her face is hidden beneath her hood. In her hand, a lantern casts just enough light for the next few steps.

FADED — Fight Against Depression Every Day is a narrative walking simulator with exploration and small click-and-collect puzzles. It is intended especially for people who have not experienced depression themselves, offering a perspective on how heavy seemingly simple things can feel.

When walking takes strength

Movement, exhaustion, and light are connected. Nebel's strength is limited. Her pace and her pauses give weight to the journey. The quiet surroundings leave room to take in her perspective.

Memories in the dark

A lantern. Small points of light. Something that remains. Memories and encounters are intended to unfold Nebel's story piece by piece. Light offers a moment of support, without promising that everything will become easy.

Look closer. Collect. Piece things together.

Explore the environment, discover clues, and engage with small collection and symbol puzzles. The planned puzzles complement the narrative and give meaning to the places along the way.

What to expect

A personal perspective: Follow Nebel through a story about emotional burden, connection, and memories.

A quiet journey: Exploration and atmosphere are at the heart of this walking simulator.

Small puzzles: Planned click-and-collect and symbol puzzles connect observation with the story.

Light and exhaustion: An existing prototype connects walking with strength and the character's light.

A hand-drawn winter world: The new visual direction pairs black silhouettes with warm lantern light.

Content note

FADED explores depression, emotional exhaustion, and hopelessness. The story presents an individual perspective; experiences of depression can differ. Further content notes will be added once the story is finalized.