Steam's Best New Life Sim Weaponizes A Dark Obsession
Briefly

Consume Me, an upcoming life simulation game, boldly explores the theme of disordered eating through the story of a teenage girl named Jenny. Winning the grand prize at the Independent Games Festival, the game deftly avoids triggering content by not focusing on calorie counts or specific diets. Instead, it highlights Jenny's struggle with body anxiety ignited by her mother's comments and societal pressures. Players engage through various minigames, managing aspects of Jenny's daily life while navigating her psychological challenges, with gentle humor interwoven with deeper themes.
Consume Me is a unique life simulation game that addresses the complex issue of disordered eating, focusing on the protagonist's struggles with body image and societal pressures.
The game's narrative follows Jenny, a teenage girl who, pressured by familial and societal expectations, embarks on a crash diet, exploring the impact of body anxiety.
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