EVERY SMALL DECISION CARRIES WEIGHT IN A WORLD WHERE CARE IS RATIONATED AND TRUST IS FRAGILE. 

It’s 1963, and baby formula has just made its way to your poor country. Even though it has been trying to evolve by rebuilding the capital, it is still considered to be an underdeveloped country, and its people continue to suffer from unfairness, poverty, and poor education and basic sanitation.

Play as a 25-year-old single mother working as an underpaid maid, trying to provide the bare minimum to her newborn baby. When your rich boss threatens to fire you if you continue to bring your baby to work, baby formula becomes your best friend.

Thank You, Doctor is a short narrative game about navigating pressure, misinformation, and quiet desperation. 

FEATURES

No collectables. No high scores. Just the quiet weight of everyday choices.

• A short, self-contained experience meant to be played in one sitting.
• Simple point-and-click mechanics grounded in routine and responsibility.
• Immersive hand-drawn visuals in stark monochrome.
• Sound and silence are used to reflect pressure, fatigue, and uncertainty.
• A narrative shaped by real-world testimonies and historical research.
• Designed to provoke reflection and originate critical thinking.

CONTROLS

• WD to move.
• E to interact.
• LMB to click on dialogue options.
• ESC to pause.
• ALT + F4  to quit to desktop.

MORE INFORMATION

If you are curious to learn more about this topic, we recommend reading the following articles after playing the game:

• VoxDev
• NPR
• The Guardian
• Parents
• WHO

CREDITS

Matilde Ereio: Narrative Designer, Game Designer.

Sara Camilo: Game Artist, Game Designer (LinkedIn / Itch.io).

João Frazão: Programmer, Game Designer (LinkedIn / Itch.io).

Pedro Gouveia: Programmer, Game Designer (LinkedIn / Itch.io).

ADDITIONAL CREDITS

Academic Mentorship: Prof. Wilson Almeida, Prof. Pedro Neves.

Stakeholders: Health Professionals (Allergologists, Gynaecologists, Nutritionists).