Escape (or confront) your fears in this game about social anxiety

Sometimes, the pressures of daily life can be enough to split you in two.

That’s exactly what happens in Sym, a puzzle-platformer about social anxiety that’s headed to Steam (for PC and Mac) this month. To cope with their overwhelming feelings — which appear as worrisome thoughts on the screen — players switch between two worlds, one dark and one light. Around them are hazards to avoid and careful jumps to make, which is enough to give anyone sweaty palms.