WEIGHTLESS CHAINS

A metaphorical game that shows how burnout creeps in, one quiet decision at a time.

Game Description
Weightless Chains is a stylized, metaphorical game about burnout, developed as a graduation project.

Through metaphorical environments and subtle choice based gameplay, the player experiences how burnout can build up gradually, often unnoticed. The game compresses and visualizes the stages of burnout, reflecting the emotional toll through both mechanics and visuals.

Created to raise awareness, especially among students and young adults, Weightless Chains explores how small decisions and external pressures compound over time. The game features two endings, reinforcing the impact of navigating (or ignoring) signs of burnout.

Team: Inti van Damme
School: HKU Games
Release date:
16 June 2025
Platform: PC
Website: itch.io

Entry for: Best Student Game

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