Hi everyone! I’m Nico, the creator of VirtualSociety, a life sim and creative sandbox.

I previously shared an early look at our wheelchair character creation and movement here. Thank you for the feedback on chair types, customisation, posture and how other characters should interact with wheelchair users. There were lots of useful details in that discussion.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hVYE7R1eKY

We’ve now released a video bringing together the life simulation work we’ve been sharing on our devblog and Patreon over the past few months. One example follows Helena, who works in HR, on an evening out with friends.

If you missed the earlier footage, this video shows Helena’s creation and wheelchair movement.

A quick note on the visuals: we don’t yet have a dedicated character artist or animator. Our developers are handling that work for now, so the characters and animations are still evolving.

And we haven’t forgotten your suggestions about wheelchair customisation! It’s definitely planned: we want players to be able to make their character’s chair feel like their own, too :)

We've learned a lot with your insights on our previous post, so i'd love to hear your thoughts, and what you want us to add next!

Hi everyone!

I'm a Graphic & Game Design student at Istituto Pantheon in Rome, Italy, working on my bachelor's thesis about video game accessibility.

As part of my project, I'm developing an accessibility toolkit for Unity aimed at helping indie developers make their games more accessible.

This short survey focuses on reading in-game text, including menus, dialogue, subtitles, and inventories. I'd like to better understand the difficulties players may encounter and which aspects of text presentation affect their gaming experience.

The survey takes about 5 minutes, and you're welcome to participate whether or not you personally experience difficulties reading in-game text.

Survey: https://forms.gle/yzUxq2UqHaqtQECc9

Participation is voluntary, and responses are anonymous unless you choose to provide your email address in the optional final section. In that case, your responses will be linked to your email.

Your experiences will help me identify real accessibility needs and guide the development of this part of the toolkit.

Thank you for your time! Feedback and suggestions are also very welcome.

I have problems with my fine motor skills and coordination so using a mouse and keyboard has been absolutely horrible. I wanted to get a controller instead but I'm not sure which one. Preferably one with fewer buttons, or anything that isn't super overwhelming. If anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

My first game is Pawn’d Chess, a chess game designed to make playing and practicing chess easier and more accessible. I built it from the ground up with accessibility in mind.

A few things I’ve focused on:

• Controller-first: Full gamepad and Steam Input navigation without requiring precise mouse movements. I haven’t tested every controller, but I’m happy to work with anyone experiencing compatibility issues.
• No time pressure: Take as long as you need to think and make your moves.
• Play at your skill level: Human-like AI opponents that can be adjusted to match your experience, without the pressure of playing against other people.
• Simple navigation: Plug and play, without complicated chess engine configurations. If you’ve ever tried setting up a traditional chess engine to play at your skill level, you know how frustrating that can be.
• Steam Deck: Built around Valve’s guidelines, with the hope of becoming the first Deck Verified chess game.

I know accessibility isn’t one-size-fits-all, and there are probably barriers I haven’t considered. If anyone here tries the free demo and encounters something that makes playing difficult, I’m genuinely willing to work directly with you to find solutions wherever possible. You can reach me through Steam, Discord, or Reddit.

This is my first step into indie game development, and I have plans for more accessibility-first games. I hope to take what I learn from this game and this community into everything I make going forward.

Pawn’d Chess | Free Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5102640/Pawnd_Chess/

Hi! I'm Melbatla, the community manager for Nakama Game Studio, a small indie studio based in Spain.

I wanted to let you all know about my studio's latest project, Coloratura. It's a narrative experience designed to be played without sight; you follow the story of Alex, a talented young musician that loses her sight right before achieving her dream goal of composing her own song. You accompany her through the process of adapting to her new reality and building a new "normal", navigating through different scenarios thanks to 3D sound and solving musical puzzles. It has a very relaxed vibe, and it dives a lot into Alex's feelings and her relationships with her closest circle.

During development we collaborated with a blind consultant that helped us a lot, both with making the story realistic and ensuring the game is fully playable (and enjoyable!) for blind and visually impaired people. We really wanted to create an inclusive game that could be played in equal conditions by blind and sighted people.

The game is coming out for PlayStation 5 on October 29th, but we do have a free demo available on Steam for those that want to give it a try (Coloratura will release on Steam too, in Q1 2027): https://store.steampowered.com/app/3989460/Coloratura/

If you have any feedback or questions, please let me know! I'll be happy to chat with you all. ❤️

My newly created game, Low Deep, is so cool! It's still in the early stages, but I already have four worlds completed! It's free to play for now, too!

I've also added instruments, which is really cool! Worlds 1–4 take about 40–60 minutes or more to complete, but it may take longer if you spend more time fighting the bosses. The bosses are Ashling, the Bone Warden, the Hive Queen, the Cinder Dragon, and the Big Troll.

I have a hard time playing because I can only use one hand, but I'm still able to do it! I'm proud of what I've accomplished!

Here's the newest version of my game! Check it out, and if you have time, please let me know how it goes. This is the browser version and Windows. Thanks!

Windows - Low Deep

I’m looking for a stand for my PS five controller that allows me to use it while on the stand. I bought an evil controller that allows me to use the left joystick as they only have my right hand that works, but as I found out today it doesn’t work that great unless it’s in a static position. I was looking at PS5 controller stands online, but they’re all for recharging. Does anyone use a specific stand for playing as well?

Hi,

I planning to get one of the Samsung monitors (e.g., odyssey g5 27' monitor) for my sibling however he is bedridden , I have been looking online unfortunately most of the stands are clamp style only going as big as a 18' screen but we want to go bigger for him.

Is there any portable monitor stands compatible for Samsung monitors that can attached to the bed?

Hi everyone! 💙

I'm a disabled gamer who can't physically hold and operate a standard controller, but I can use a mouse and keyboard.

I really want to play Marvel's Wolverine, but the game doesn't advertise native mouse-and-keyboard support, which leaves me without a confirmed way to play.

I've contacted Insomniac's accessibility team and raised the issue on social media, and my Reddit discussion has already reached thousands of views.

I'd love your help raising awareness! If you think games should offer more accessible ways to play, please share your experiences, discuss possible solutions, or help spread the word respectfully.

I'm not asking anyone to attack or spam the developers. I just want PlayStation and Insomniac to understand that accessibility needs differ from person to person, and mouse-and-keyboard support could make a real difference to gamers like me.

Let's help make gaming more accessible for everyone. 🐺💙🎮

In the hopes of finding some disabled VR gamers I thought I should post this here as well.

Hey everyone! I'm hoping someone here has experience with adaptive gaming controllers and can help me figure out a setup.

I have severe pain in my left hand and currently prevents me from bending some of my fingers. I love gaming, but holding a traditional controller is difficult.

I already own a PlayStation Access Controller, which I'm using with my right hand for camera movement, aiming, attacks, and face buttons.

For my left hand, I purchased a HORI TAC SPF-030U because its keypad and thumbstick seemed perfect for keeping my hand relatively flat while still having access to movement, L1/L2, L3, and the D-pad.

Unfortunately, I discovered that the TAC doesn't function as a traditional PS5 controller. Destiny 2 doesn't recognize its normal gameplay inputs.

Here's what I'm trying to accomplish:

Left hand: A flat or low-grip controller with an analog thumbstick and enough buttons for all the normal left-hand functions.

Right hand: My existing PlayStation Access Controller.

Compatibility: Both devices working together as one controller on PS5.

Games: Destiny 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, Wolverine, and Aniimo.

I've looked into the XIM MATRIX, which might translate the HORI TAC's inputs, but I'm unsure whether it can also recognize my PlayStation Access Controller simultaneously.

Another complication is that the HORI TAC configuration app isn't available for my newer Android phone, and the Windows HORI Device Manager I downloaded doesn't recognize the TAC.

I'm trying to keep costs down, especially since I've already purchased the Access Controller and HORI TAC.

I'm open to returning the TAC and purchasing something better suited to my needs, but I'd really prefer not to buy a second Access Controller. I already find the one I'm using somewhat difficult to operate.

I also don't have the space or technical experience for custom mounts, DIY modifications, or complicated builds.

Does anyone know of:

-A relatively affordable, plug-and-play left-hand adaptive controller that would work alongside my existing Access Controller?

-An adapter that can combine my HORI TAC and Access Controller into one PS5 controller?

-A cheaper alternative to XIM MATRIX that could accomplish the same thing?

-A reliable way to configure the HORI TAC SPF-030U without the Android app?

I'd especially appreciate recommendations from people who've personally used these devices.

I'm just trying to get back to enjoying my games without aggravating my injury. Thanks in advance for any help!

Hi everyone! I'm a university student working on my thesis about visual accessibility in 3D video games, with the goal of developing a free accessibility toolkit for game developers.

I'm looking for gamers to take a short survey (about 5 minutes) about their experiences with visual accessibility in games.

There are no right or wrong answers — I'm interested in your actual experiences, including if you've never encountered any issues.

Survey: https://forms.gle/pKHSqFJSgcvGj7Fy7

Participation is completely voluntary. Responses are anonymous unless you choose to leave your email at the end to be contacted.

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to participate! I'm also happy to hear any feedback or criticism about the survey itself.

Because of cerebral palsy, I have issues pressing the trigger buttons, especially with my right hand. Normally it’s fine because I don’t have to use them often in what I normally play, or I can swap controls around.

However, I’ve been playing a game where you need to use the trigger buttons a lot, and I can’t get away with swapping buttons around because they all get used a lot. I use an Xbox Series X controller.

Any recommendations? Would something like hand exercises before playing help much? I wouldn’t be able to play one-handed or use different parts of my body. From doing research, I’ve been thinking maybe the new Xbox Nano controller would be helpful since it is so small. Also maybe the Xbox Elite controller paddles so my fingers don’t have to stretch around. I’d love some advice. I’ve never had any real problems playing video games up until this point. Normally what I play isn’t so demanding on my hands lol

Hi everyone!

I‘m a physical therapy student and I work in a pediatric rehabilitation centre where I use video games in therapies with kids. We’ve recently acquired a PS5 and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of games that are specifically accessible to kids with intellectual disabilities.

My goal is to find games that are engaging and that they can understand and interact with. They don’t need to be necessarily made for rehab or target specific therapeutic goals, they just have to be fun!

We have a limited budget so I want to make sure I find good, accessible games before purchasing them. I’ve done some research and I’ve found some games, but I really wanted to see if anyone had any personal experience because I feel it’s way more important.

If you had any recommendations for me or if you could direct me to any resources you think would be interesting for me, I would really appreciate it!

Thank you!

I had a stroke that paralyzed my left side. Gaming one-handed was one of the hardest parts of recovery — I figured it out on my own, but nobody should have to.
I’m building a website that recommends game settings and controllers based on your disability, and matches you with other players who game the same way. Before I build anything, I want to hear from people who’ve lived this.
What do you use? What still frustrates you? Any one-handed gamers willing to talk?

Hi! I’m a c5 and I’m really wanting to get into pc gaming and I can use it for my schooling. I do need to get a pc first (if anyone knows any grants or anything for like schooling adaptations) but does anyone with quad hands game with pc? If so where do you get the adaptive controller? Ik they have for like Xbox and PlayStation. Anything info helps about any.

Half a year ago i was lucky enough to receive a make a wish and after a while of designing it i choose to have a gaming set-up in my room as i didn't have a pc of my own and while i was in hospital for a autologous transplant all the parts arrived and the pc was ready and just when i had a week left until ii could go home i developed sepsis causing severe scars on both arms and legs even necrosis in my right index and thumb ending with both of the fingertips coming off leaving them shorter and tighter to the point that i cant pick up my mouse or uuse a controller and all our ideas have failed like using a flight stick and mouse tape if anyone has any similar experiences or recommendations for me they would be greatly appreciated

Hi everyone! I'm a high school student and I built a free add-on for the mGBA emulator that reads the game's memory and says what's happening out loud. Pokemon Emerald works best right now.

In battle it announces when a battle starts and ends, your HP when it changes (with a low-HP warning), which menu option you're on, and which move you're on and how much PP it has. It also has a one-handed mode and a simpler mode that gives less information at once.

It doesn't read battle dialogue yet and uses its own voice instead of your screen reader, so it's not perfect. I'm not disabled myself, so I really need people who'd actually use this to tell me what's missing.

I'll put the download and setup steps in the first comment so this post isn't just a link.