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you're just imagining it

npckc · Published by npckc · Official site ↗

Very Positive — 96% positive (470 reviews) · 5 achievements

Last updated 29 Sept 2026

A chronic illness simulator. You think you have a chronic illness, but you don't know what. All you know is you are always in some state of pain. You've been to too many doctors to count... but you still have to live your life.

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Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play · 2024 · More free games

Navigate life with simulated chronic illness, making tough choices between treatments as you try to manage constant pain. Explore this unique free-to-play adventure from npckc.

About this game

Caution: This game is not meant to be medical advice. It's also not very fun.


A chronic illness simulation game.

You think you have a chronic illness, but you don't know what. All you know is you are always in some state of pain. You've been to too many doctors to count... but you still have to live your life.

How long will it take for you to get a diagnosis?

Play time is ~30 minutes.

FEATURES

  • Stressful schedule management as you try to balance living your life and dealing with pain
  • Different doctors who tell you your chronic pain is made up
  • Cool and minimal soundtrack by sdhizumi

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Supported Languages

English, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean

Latest news

  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    you're just imagining it is Steam Deck Verified!

    you're just imagining it is Verified for Steam Deck now! (You can see the green checkmark on the page.) Please enjoy this simulation game on whatever device you prefer. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45199169/fe36bc58fb014e98220f80b96dc8ea7a3c349ebc.png
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    you're just imagining it, now out on Steam!

    You think you have a chronic illness, but you don't know what. all you know is you are always in some state of pain. you've been to too many doctors to count... but you still have to live your life. How long will it take for you to get a diagnosis? The chronic illness simulator you're just imagining it is now out on Steam, along with a soundtrack that comes with a printable 8-page zine and HD wallpapers of the game's title menu background. It is also showing at Aesthetica Short Film Festival in York, England starting today. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3224310/youre_just_imagining_it https://store.steampowered.com/app/3224500/youre_just_imagining_it_soundtrack/
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    you're just imagining it, coming soon to Steam!

    You think you have a chronic illness, but you don't know what. all you know is you are always in some state of pain. you've been to too many doctors to count... but you still have to live your life. How long will it take for you to get a diagnosis? The chronic illness simulator you're just imagining it is coming to Steam on November 6. It will also be showing at Aesthetica Short Film Festival in York, England starting on the same day, from November 6 to November 10. Wishlist the game now → https://store.steampowered.com/app/3224310/youre_just_imagining_it
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