DAE feel guilty about having a shelf of shame for unplayed games?

Cameron Henderson · 2026-02-26T06:05:31.773427+00:00

Maybe it's just me, but staring at my collection and knowing I haven't touched half of it gives me anxiety, idk.

Ever notice how this is basically the same feeling as having a fridge full of food but still ordering takeout? We buy options for a future self that's too tired to even choose. The guilt is just interest on a debt of free time we never actually have.

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hugo_ellis6mo ago

Understand exactly what you mean, my shelf of shame is a real mood killer... I keep adding to it every sale, like I'm collecting trophies I'll never use... Makes me wonder why I even bother buying them sometimes.

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rowank696mo ago

My Steam library hit 400 games last sale and the weight is REAL. That excitement you felt buying them slowly turns into this weird background guilt, like a chore list made of fun. The wild part is I'll still browse for new games while ignoring dozens I already own.

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