A Heavy Morning
A narrative-driven adventure focused on mental health and everyday struggle. Players guide a young woman through the first minutes of her day, solving behavior-driven puzzles shaped by anxiety, routine, and CBT-inspired mechanics that influence whether she moves forward or remains stuck.
Developer: Saf Interactive
Country: Qatar
Genre: Adventure, Indie
Platform: PC/Console
Status: Upcoming (Q2 2026)
Why it matters: A Heavy Morning translates mental health struggles into interactive design. By using everyday actions and CBT-inspired mechanics, it shows how games from the region can address anxiety, depression, and self-reflection with empathy and emotional nuance.
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