What are some games with depressing stories?

One very depressing story could be about a child who grows up in an abusive family. Constantly facing physical and emotional harm, with no one to turn to. This kind of story shows the dark side of human nature and the helplessness of the victim.

Stories about terminal illness can be very depressing. For example, a story of a mother who has a terminal disease and has to leave her young children behind. She watches helplessly as her family struggles with the impending loss. Also, the story of a person wrongly convicted of a crime and spending years in prison, losing their youth and hope, is extremely depressing. Animal abuse stories are also very sad, like those of dogs left in cruel conditions in puppy mills.

There's the story of a stray dog. It was once a beloved pet but got lost. It wanders the streets, cold and hungry, often getting chased away by people. Every day it hopes to find its way back home, but as time passes, it becomes more and more desperate. It's a truly depressing sight to see such a helpless creature in such a state. This shows the harsh reality that many stray animals face.

One depressing bedtime story could be about a lonely old man who has outlived all his friends and family. He sits in his empty house every day, just looking at old photographs and reminiscing about the past. There's no one to visit him, and he feels forgotten by the world.

A sad depressing life story might involve someone with a chronic illness. For example, a young girl who was diagnosed with a rare disease at a very young age. She had to endure countless painful treatments, had to miss out on normal childhood experiences like going to school regularly or playing with friends. Her life became a cycle of hospitals and medications, and she constantly felt different from others, which was really depressing.

There is 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. Dorian sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty, but his portrait reflects all the ugliness and sins he commits, and in the end, he tries to destroy the portrait but ends up destroying himself. 'Lord of the Flies' is also dark. It shows how quickly boys stranded on an island turn into savages, with the death of Piggy being a very depressing moment. And '1984' by George Orwell, with its dystopian world of totalitarian control, surveillance, and the crushing of individuality.

One of the most depressing life stories could be that of a child growing up in a war - torn area. They face constant danger, lack of proper food and shelter, and may have lost their family members. Their days are filled with fear and uncertainty, and their future seems bleak.

Well, 'The Velveteen Rabbit' can be considered a bit depressing. The story is about a stuffed rabbit that longs to be real. It endures a lot, including being left outside and getting dirty and worn. Eventually, it becomes real but only after much suffering. Also, 'The Ugly Duckling' by Andersen can be a sad one for children. The duckling is ostracized and bullied for being different until it discovers it's actually a beautiful swan. It shows the pain of being an outcast.

Often, it's the themes of loss. For example, if a game has a character lose a loved one like in 'The Walking Dead' games. The constant threat of death is another factor. In games like 'Resident Evil' where you're always in danger. And the feeling of helplessness, such as in games where you play as a weak character in a powerful and cruel world.

Another characteristic is the exploration of complex and often negative human emotions. These stories dig deep into feelings like despair, loneliness, and regret. Take 'The Bell Jar' for instance. The protagonist's battle with mental illness is filled with such emotions as she feels isolated and lost in her own world.