Save The Dust
Save the dust
Description:
Save the dust is a heartfelt, story-driven exploration game about friendship, depression, and healing — one small act at a time.
You play as the main character who visits the neglected apartment of a close friend, now buried in chaos and clutter due to a deep depressive episode.
Armed with a trash bag, a sponge, degreasing spray, and a laundry basket, you begin to clean up the physical mess — and in doing so, gently reach into the emotional mess as well. As you sort through the trash, wipe away grime, and collect laundry, you talk.
Not every word fixes things. Not every gesture is perfect. But through these quiet, real moments, something begins to shift.
Key Features:
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A short, narrative-driven experience focused on empathy and care.
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Light cleaning mechanics with symbolic weight.
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A grounded, emotional tone inspired by real struggles with mental health.
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No timers, no pressure — just patience and presence.
Two ends which depends on your choices in game.
Sometimes, helping someone heal starts with taking out the trash.
Special for Shovel Game Jam
Comments
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Such a creative idea! The room art is very cute, and I really enjoyed how you added story into the game. It worked really well! A cozy cleaning game with dialogue.
To take it to the next level, maybe add more cues for which items can be cleaned. For example, when clicking a tool, you could highlight the items it works on. Without that, it’s a bit hard to tell what you can grab, but not a big issue!
Thank you for playing, yeah I think it's good idea, may be later if we will update the game, we will add this feature.