I Want To Make Something Beautiful

About

I Want To Make Something Beautiful is a brief but intense narrative game where you follow a creative person battling self-doubt. You make small choices that shape their emotional state as they try to finish a project while dealing with anxiety and perfectionism. The gameplay loops around daily routines and internal monologue, with simple mechanics that mirror the friction between ambition and fear. Released in early 2024, it runs in any browser and takes about 30 minutes to an hour. Designer Derek Yu (creator of Getting Over It) crafts a raw, intimate experience that feels personal without being preachy. The game’s strength lies in its quiet honesty, using minimal text and visuals to convey a universal struggle. While some found the pacing slow, many praised its emotional resonance on Steam and Metacritic. A quick play that lingers, best approached with patience for its reflective tone.