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Fractured Minds
Fractured Minds is an immersive artistic short game, exploring anxiety and mental health issues. Embark on a journey through the human psyche to experience the everyday challenges associated with these conditions.
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Very Positive (238) - 83% of the 238 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Nov 14, 2019
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Wired Productions
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Includes 9 Steam Achievements
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2017 BAFTA YGD Game Making 15-18 Years Award http://ygd.bafta.org/

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"Fractured Minds is an immersive puzzle game that uncovers the daily struggles of people living with anxiety and mental health issues. It is designed to give the player a genuine insight into the experiences of those quietly living with mental illness – the feelings of isolation, of being trapped, of everyday situations being distorted beyond recognition.

My own anxiety has been very debilitating and I wanted to create a game that shares my experiences and provokes real discussion about this topic that is often misunderstood and rarely spoken about. It recently won the Young Game Designers BAFTA award (15 – 18 category) and now I’d love for you to play.

I realise the game is provocative and at times uncomfortable – but I felt that it was so important to be honest and true-to-life – confronting mental illness is extremely challenging and uncomfortable.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Fractured Minds. Your energy has helped to elevate support and awareness for mental health."

-- Emily Mitchell



Fractured Minds is an immersive artistic short game, exploring anxiety and mental health issues.

Winner of the BAFTA Young Game Designers Award, Fractured Minds is a game created by Emily Mitchell, then 17-years-old, with the hope of aiding understanding and awareness of mental illness.

Embark on a journey through the human psyche and experience six atmospheric and thought-provoking chapters, each symbolising a different aspect or challenge associated with mental health issues; from isolation to anxiety, with everyday situations being distorted beyond recognition.

Raw, emotive and earnest, Fractured Minds demonstrates that video games are capable of communicating vital messages in imaginative ways. It is a game that seeks to encourage empathy and champion support for the millions living with mental health issues.

Wired Productions is proud to support Safe In Our World, a gaming industry charity striving for mental health awareness. 80% of the proceeds will help fund Emily’s career as well as future initiatives from Safe In Our World.

  • Take a personal and honest journey through the human psyche.
  • Interact with your environment to overcome challenges and puzzles across 6 levels, each inspired by real life obstacles.
  • Explore the emotions surround emptiness, anxiety, depression and paranoia.
  • Enjoy a rich and immersive soundtrack including “Silence” provided kindly by Kai Engel.
  • A thought-provoking experience about what it means to live with mental health.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit)
    • Processor: Intel core i3 @ 2.4GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / NVIDIA GeForce 620M (or equivalent)
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 1586 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 8/10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i7 @ 2.5GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 950M (or equivalent)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1586 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: MacOS X 10.8.5
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 @ 2.4 GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce 620M (or equivalent)
    • Storage: 1601 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: MacOS X 10.8.5 or Newer
    • Processor: Intel Core i7 @ 2.5 GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: AMD GPU Radeon R9 290 / NVIDIA GTX 950M (or equivalent)
    • Storage: 1601 MB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
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