Mother 3.

Don't starve

**Thomas Was Alone** It's not at all like the examples you give but it is such a good game that I think fits nicely here.

Dying Light Hardspace Shipbreaker (Solid story, Hating on a Doloris Umbridge type character) Dredge

I'm reluctant to suggest What Remains of Edith Finch. It will shred you.

Maybe the little nightmares games?

Gemini Rue is a great point'n'click with a wonderfully somber and dark atmosphere, and a tremendously good story. I'd also recommend Night in the Woods, and Sally Face.

Sunless Sea is moody, gloomy, weird and beautiful. Music is hauntingly disturbing and nostalgic at the same time. It’s a weird mix of roguelike, trading&combat sim that’s heavy on choose your own adventure narratives while exploring lots of unique locations.

Sayanora Wild Hearts. Amazing soundtrack and just a beautiful game.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is not always gloomy. The world is actually quite beautiful in most places. But it's start to tears time is about 30 minutes. Time to subsequent tears depends on your playstyle.

It doesn't have much of a pre-defined story to it, but I would say Project Zomboid is pretty moody and has a lot of gameplay depth.

Cat Lady, if you like adventure games, or Oxenfree?

Have you played Control? It was on sale recently on Steam

I've heard Spiritfarer is quite emotional.

darkest dungeon?

That's what I was going to recommend too. And very short too. It's just a rainy afternoon.

Blasphemous (only the first one), This War of Mine, Valiant Hearts, Papers Please, Pathologic

the hunter call of the wild is my go to for depression gaming. very peaceful generally, walking around tracking animals. if you follow the story you often times end up cleaning up a reserve from trash and left behind tents etc. the hunting is ethical in the story too. gotta keep populations low because yada yada. its gorgeous aswell, very slow. really a good one. and every now and then you'll encounter a mythical animal and track it for 4 real world hours tryna get it for your trophy case.

Just finished that one, I fucking loved it, but that story just sort of brick walls at the end in a way that made me want a sequel really bad. I want more SCP inspired games like Control, the setting and anomalous items alone make for a great game.

Is Blasphemous 2 not as good? I haven't played either but they're on my wishlist