This is an analog game that requires you to journal/write as the core mechanic. While the game takes place in a fictional, fantasy setting, and you play as a dragon, if you don't like writing then you won't like this game.

“If your treasures are so important to you, let them be all you have. Forever.”

Once a violent, greedy dragon, you were cursed to lose your memories. Now, you're lucky to make it back to your journal in time to jot down what you remember of the day. And when those memories are lost... they're lost forever.

This has its upsides, though: without memories, you can ascribe whatever adventures you want to the hoard of treasures you have! And if something upsets you, just don't write it down, you'll forget it soon enough.

About the Game

The Forgetful Dragon is a solo journaling/writing game in which you take on the role of this forgetful dragon. Each round, you experience "grand" adventures, then fill in an empty grid (your "Memories") with the feelings you most associated with that period. In the end, you'll get one of six endings that matches the feeling you felt the most throughout the game.

Each round has a prompt that'll explore something, from staying in your cave and telling yourself stories about your favorite treasures, to going out and exploring. Some prompts are silly, some are dark, and some are secretly glimpses into my reality as a super forgetful person (but not a dragon).

Most prompts include gaining a new treasure (or redefining an old one), which will have you draw this item into your hoard on the game sheet. You'll also be using assorted objects from around your house for the game. You can keep it strictly fantasy-era, or go anachronistic as heck, including a Nintendo Switch, smart watch, phone, or whatever else. Hey, it's your world, do what makes you happy!

When you're done, maybe the ability to rewrite memories and experiences will lead to you doing the same in real life!