Nick just received a diagnosis that’s turned his world upside down—and what happens next is up to you. Do You Really Want to Know 2 puts you in the shoes of a 29-year-old office worker who discovers he has HIV. Through a simulated smartphone screen, text with funny friends and quirky family members, check in with support groups, and even wade back into the world of dating apps. Who you choose to tell about your diagnosis steers a story filled with hope, humanity, and plenty of humor.

What we love: That Nick’s journey is both unflinching and uplifting. You’ll face prejudice and ignorance from people who don’t understand HIV and AIDS while also navigating moments of fear and uncertainty. But thanks to encouraging advances in medical science and a network of supportive friends, you’ll develop a new perspective too.

Quick tip: Replaying the game to try different outcomes? Be sure to turn on the Message Time option in the game’s settings to dramatically speed up incoming texts.

Meet the creator: Taipei-based Gamtropy joined forces with the Taiwan AIDS Society—featured through in-game social media posts—to make this prequel authentic and educational. They previously partnered on the first Do You Really Want to Know?, in which you play as a person living with HIV who works in the same office as Nick.