Hold On

Content warning: this game contains self-harm, possible death, blood and emotional abuse. It is based on true events. Please read this before you play, and take care of yourself. If any of this is close to your own life, you are not alone: in the US call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call Childhelp at 1-800-422-4453. Elsewhere, see findahelpline.com.

Hold On is a short, serious first-person story about one girl ("YOU") and the days that feel the longest.

• Wake up, shower, and brush your hair on the couch while Oreo, your black-and-white spotted cat, curls up in your lap. Pet him and watch the hearts float up.
• Get through a quick, blurry school day: locker, ELA, art, PE, math, TAP, lunch, math again, science and social studies.
• Wave goodbye from the school bus, then walk home alone with a GPS showing you the way.
• At home, Mom is waiting with her arms crossed. Answer yes or no. It changes nothing.
• The cycle repeats, until you find a flyer for band and the school lends you a saxophone.
• One last choice: H*ng or no. One path ends with YOU DIED and sends you back to the lobby. The other ends with a call for help and the HAPPY ENDING.

Play with mouse and keyboard, touch, or a controller. Continue from the home screen where you left off.