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Essays on Empathy

Essays on Empathy

Released: 5/18/2021

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.

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.

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.

Critics
82
Steam
80

Score Breakdown

81.9

Critic Average

13 reviews

80

Steam User Score

203 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+2.1
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
+2.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

12 launch window (92%)1 late (8%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 13 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 81.9/100. Critics score this game 2.1 points higher than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 13)+
  1. Andrea SorichettiviaI Love Videogames
    Sep 3, 2021·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 79.8/100 · +10.2 pts
  2. Jini MaxwellviaGamesHub
    Jun 2, 2021·Launch window
    100/100View review
    Steam 79.8/100 · +20.2 pts
  3. Heather Johnson YuviaHey Poor Player
    May 26, 2021·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 79.8/100 · +0.2 pts
  4. GameBlast StaffviaGameBlast
    May 25, 2021·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Steam 79.8/100 · +5.2 pts
  5. Suhho YoonviaINVEN
    May 25, 2021·Launch window
    65/100View review
    Steam 79.8/100 · -14.8 pts