Within The Mirror

Within the Mirror is a dreamy pixel‑art narrative RPG about mental health, empathy, and what it means to truly listen.

You play as Lila, a psychologist with a rare ability: she can visualize and confront her patients’ inner demons in an oneiric, symbolic world. Your first case is Luna, a theater student whose life has been shaken after a severe panic attack during an audition.

In the therapy room, your words matter. In the mirror world, your actions do too.

Features

• Narrative with purpose: Designed with mental health in mind and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles.
• Symbolic turn-based encounters: Face anxiety as an allegorical enemy using therapeutic tools (breathing, reframing, and supportive intervention) as mechanics.
• Choices with consequences: Dialogue decisions shape the bond between therapist and patient—and lead to three different endings (good / neutral / bad).
• Dreamy atmosphere: Cold, introspective colors and a surreal tone that mirrors the inner experience of anxiety.

Notes

This is a first iteration / technical prototype created as a research project. Some assets, audio, and mechanics may be temporary or not fully implemented yet. Your feedback is deeply appreciated and will help improve the experience and validate the project’s impact.

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Content note

This demo includes themes related to generalized anxiety and panic attacks.