Good games for when you are depressed

If you want something funny, try Deadpool or Saints Row 3 or 4.

Some people like to play depressing games when they are depressed, others like to play games that have a happier air about them, since as you said, everyone deals with it differently.

Here's some games I would suggest, I played them while I was depressed. They have some pretty sad moments, but very very good stories. And some are very addicting.

Bioshock Infinite,
Final Fantasy X,
Diablo III,
Starcraft II,
Metal Gear Solid series

I've also recently played Portal 2 and Thomas Was Alone, they have some pretty funny narratives if that's your thing, and they are both pretty challenging puzzle games.

Play online co-op games like cs,dota2,l4d2, and u will never get bored of them, srsly.

Saints Rows, Magicka, Portals

saint row

Dark Souls,
Fallout: New Vegas,
Max Payne,
Sonic 2 and 3

Oddly enough, Beat Hazard and Audiosurf are the two main games I resort to when I'm depressed(Although I play them a lot of the time while I'm "okay" too). I guess it's because I can play for as long as I feel like without feeling that I have a responsibility to complete a story or something. Plus I can also listen to dark music that, like you said helps remind me that I'm not alone, but usually after a spell of dark music I listen to something at the other end of the spectrum which sometimes gives me a bit of a lift in mood.

Battlefield 3 is usually something I play when I'm down, but I sometimes end up more miserable than when I started if I don't do very well in several matches, or I get into a rage when the rest of the team haven't been pulling their weight.

Skyrim is another good one for me, it sometimes gives me a bit of sadness for some reason, but it really does help take my mind off things after I've been playing more than half an hour and I'm usually left with a slightly better mood as if I've completed something.

Elite Beat Agents.

Super meat boy is the perfect answer.

To the moon is highly recommended

BOTANICULA is the game you need.

I can only recommend NOT playing Gone Home while depressed. Don't repeat my mistakes.

I spent many years in severe depression as a teenager but didn't deal with it in remotely good ways. Studies have shown that focusing on your depression is a sure fire way to stay stuck in it though. As such I'd recommend focusing on things that distract you from it instead of things that are going to pull you into it and make you think about it.

I replay Braid when I'm depressed and in search for answers.

katamari demacy and happy wheels.

I'm one of those lost souls who just wallow in self pity and stare blankly at a library full of games i've yet to play and can't decide which one to try, so i go add to it then become more depressed so sit staring at trade sites until bedtime... Though cookie clicker has filled my time recently :)

Dear Esther

TMNT: Out of the Shadows

Destructive games can cheer some people up, like me. E.g. Just Cause.

i would suggest castle crashers, its fun upbeat and enjoyable to play. good luck man

jet set radio tends to cheer me up

its the music man

You're depressed huh? You can go through these steps, they help.

Are you under 20? If yes, you're not actually depressed.

If no, you're depressed and go get help.

Anything that have blood, lots of blood. Something about killing any stuff makes me calm again. And some others games, like: Gemcraft Labirynth, Little Inferno, Tropico 4 (i find it easy to just turn off everything and enjoy the game). Recently i've played To The Moon, highly recommend when you are in a low mood. Theres a few musics that i like to hear when i'm feeling down: Fun., Florence and the Machine, Mumford and Sons and Paramore. I don't know if you're into books, but helps me too.

I don't know what going on with you, but i hope you get better soon. Cheers!