my eyes deceive

Over roughly a week, you play in first person as a young girl who has spent her life in a shelter. Her father says a deadly disease has made the outside world unsafe, and his visits shape her understanding of life beyond the shelter.

Each day centers on a simple routine: taking pills, eating, drinking, washing, tending plants, and waiting to speak with her father. Small details in the setting and dialogue gradually raise questions about the situation she is in.

At night, surreal and unsettling dreams break up the routine. Choices—including whether to keep taking the pills—lead to different endings, while the short narrative asks you to pay attention and interpret what you see.

Players who respond positively often praise the oppressive atmosphere, the slow reveal through small clues, and the unsettling dream sequences. Some find the short story emotionally affecting and effective as psychological horror. Reactions to the heavy subject matter are divided: some appreciate its impact, while others feel it relies on shock or handles the topic insensitively. Repetitive chores and slow pacing are common criticisms.