Duru – About Mole Rats and Depression: A Puzzle Adventure

8/31/2026, 2:35:18 AM

Release date: 5/8/2023

Tags: #puzzle-platformer #education #artificial-intelligence #emotional #adventure #atmospheric #cute #colorful

User Reviews

Score: 86%Positive
Review Count: 28 reviews
Fetched At: 8/31/2026, 2:35:18 AM

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Free to Play (JPY)

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Free to Play (USD)

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 8/31/2026, 2:30:15 AM

Key highlight

Duru – About Mole Rats and Depression is a Free to Play 2D puzzle platformer exploring depression through a mole rat's journey, featuring a West African-inspired world and an AI companion representing mental health strug

Who this is for

A touching and thought-provoking exploration of mental health, this game offers a unique puzzle platforming experience with a powerful message. As it's Free to Play, it's highly recommended to give it a try.

Details

Overview

Duru – About Mole Rats and Depression is a unique 2D puzzle platformer that delves into the sensitive topic of depression through the eyes of a mole rat named Tuli. Players step into Tuli's paws as she navigates her daily life in a vibrant, West African-inspired mole rat colony. What begins as a simple existence of gathering food, meeting friends, and painting quickly becomes a struggle as a dark, unseen presence—personified by an AI companion named Bel—makes every task feel overwhelmingly difficult.

Highlights

This atmospheric puzzle platformer explores themes of depression and community support.
Features a charming, colorful world inspired by West African aesthetics.
Developed and published by Twisted Ramble Games UG (haftungsbeschränkt), it's available as Free to Play with Full Controller Support.

Who It's For

This game is for players seeking an emotionally resonant experience that tackles serious themes with sensitivity and a unique artistic vision. It's ideal for those who enjoy puzzle platformers with a narrative focus and appreciate games that aim to educate and foster empathy, particularly regarding mental health.

Game Info

Duru – About Mole Rats and Depression offers a touching narrative adventure. Players will experience Tuli's challenges firsthand, learning how collective understanding and support can help individuals facing internal struggles. The game's AI companion, Bel, serves as a poignant representation of the overwhelming nature of depression, making the player's journey one of both personal challenge and communal empathy.