Video Games That Saved My Life

By Louis King

Video Games That Saved My Life is a raw and moving insight into Louis King's mental health journey; from surviving abuse and living with depression to discovering the healing power of therapy and finding their true self. It also reflects on the role of video games in that journey, blending personal insights and thoughtful analysis of both famous and obscure titles from the pixel-perfect world of 1980s gaming to the groundbreaking experiences on modern consoles.

Video games offer ordinary people the chance to become heroes. They give those struggling to cope the opportunity to save the world. They can spark a whirlwind of emotions when you're feeling numb, provide a sense of purpose when life feels directionless and deliver a rush of exhilaration when it's needed most. For gaming fanatic Louis, video games have always been a vital lifeline and this powerful memoir explores what gaming can teach us about levelling up in real life.

If life is a video game, this is the ultimate guide to playing it. It's a story of resilience and the power of gaming to unlock life's greatest achievement: staying alive.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178965288X
• ISBN13: 9781789652888
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Unbound
• Length: 400 Pages