A Comfortable Burden

A Comfortable Burden is a game about an otter couple balancing domestic chores and everyday life. You play both protagonists as they manage the home, do housework and care for the kids, trying to finish their tasks before each day ends. The game explores the mental load of household work and what it means to share chores as a couple.

Keep up with the day

The game unfolds across a series of levels. You must react quickly and complete your tasks before time runs out. Its story and situations aim to build empathy with the characters and encourage you to question habits and assumptions about the details of everyday life.

The Nuances series

A Comfortable Burden is the second game in the Nuances series, which addresses themes including feminism, LGBT+ issues and inclusivity. The first game, Sweet Love, deals with moral harassment within a couple, marital rape and femicides.