The “question” - is a statement at the top in smaller italic type that you can hardly see? It should be largest. And then what am I supposed to do? Why one option has a heart on it?
Is “simulation” questions and answers? Then it’s a quiz? Why simulate, do you learn through that?
The game presents 20 random scenarios from different manipulation tactic categories (DARVO, gaslighting, strawman arguments, etc.). No matter which response you choose - logical, emotional, gray rock, or boundary-setting - your stress level increases and the manipulator escalates predictably.
Coded in vanilla JS as a single HTML file with Claude Code and elbow grease. Hosted on S3/CloudFront. Has sounds, basic animations, and gives you a breakdown of how you answered. Also links to DV resources across multiple English-speaking countries.
Huge thanks to r/NarcissisticSpouses, r/WebGames, and r/LivingWithNarcissists for the first round of feedback that helped shape this.
Sometimes the winning move really is not to play.