Essays on Empathy

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Essays on Empathy is a curated compilation of Deconstructeam 's best efforts in seeking new narrative experiences in games. Inhabit the lives of a diverse cast of characters from all walks of life in bite-sized, innovative, interactive stories; from a hitman working at a flower shop, to a schoolgirl who is convinced her skeleton isn't hers.

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Developer:
Deconstructeam
Publisher:
Devolver Digital
Engine:
GameMaker
Release date:
18 May 2021
Genre:
RPG,Casual,Indie
Recent Steam reviews:
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All Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (182)

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Description

Essays on Empathy is a curated compilation of Deconstructeam's best efforts in seeking new narrative experiences in games.

Inhabit the lives of a diverse cast of characters from all walks of life in bite-sized, innovative, interactive stories; from a hitman working at a flower shop, to a schoolgirl who is convinced her skeleton isn't hers.

Explore 10 unique, offbeat tales including "De Tres al Cuarto," a brand new short experience exclusive to the compilation about a couple of two-bit comedians trying to make it big.

  • Ten Short Games About Life: Step into the shoes of a richly imagined cast of characters over 5 hours of vivid and varied gameplay.
  • Premium Collector's Bonus Content: Soak up Deconstructeam's acclaimed artistry through sketches, design insights and a new mini documentary created specially for this collection.
  • Sounds Of Sympathy: Features more than 2 hours of original music by Paula Ruiz, aka fingerspit.

Recommended system requirements

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OS *:
Windows 7/8.1/10 x64
Processor:
Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent
Memory:
1 GB RAM

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User reviews

nora
Not recommended | 07 Mar 2025
5.3h played

Okay so, I just played 'Zen and the Art of Transhumanism' and... What the hell is that?? CW: medical violence, breach of consent, chemical castration - Here's the pitch: your character works as a "human upgrade crafter"

Helpful: 17
activa44
Recommended | 15 Oct 2024
13.6h played

Essays of Empathy is a collection of little, short games which are all full of soul. The games themselves shift between a variety of genres and different moods quite effortlessly and what's very interesting in this

Helpful: 7
The Wise One
Not recommended | 30 Sept 2024
5.7h played

Essays on Empathy is not one game but a collection of ten rather short games. It comes with a video for each game in which the developers talk about the creation and struggles of said games and their experience

Helpful: 9
GFest
Recommended | 06 Mar 2025
6.2h played

I must admit, I didn't enjoy the games all that much. However, I'm giving a thumbs up to this particular game because it beautifully highlights a crucial aspect often overlooked, these games we play to pass the time are

Helpful: 9
nowayfarout
Not recommended | 09 Sept 2024
1.1h played

From the little I was able to play, Essays on Empathy was really good. Whether it’s picking a gift for your father or picking possibly the last flowers on earth for a memorial, every story packed a punch emotionally.

Helpful: 11
xxadonisxx
Recommended | 25 Sept 2025
15.0h played

Essays on Empathy, developed by Deconstructeam and published by Devolver Digital, is a deeply introspective anthology that invites players to experience a series of compact, story-driven games centered on the human

Helpful: 3