SuperBetter

Build mental health resilience and emotional strength through the science-backed power of gameful living. SuperBetter transforms how you tackle real-life challenges by applying the psychology of gameplay to everyday situations—turning obstacles into quests, setbacks into battles with "bad guys," and progress into epic wins.

Developed by game designer and researcher Jane McGonigal, SuperBetter is grounded in peer-reviewed science. A randomized controlled trial at the University of Pennsylvania showed that playing SuperBetter for just 30 days led to significant improvements in mental health, resilience, and emotional wellbeing. With over 1 million players worldwide, this app works because it leverages strengths you already use naturally in games to build genuine, lasting resilience.

The methodology centers on seven rules for living gamefully: adopting a secret identity, completing quests, battling obstacles, activating power-ups, checking in with allies, and going for epic wins. These aren't just game mechanics—they're proven strategies to help you become stronger, happier, braver, and more resilient in just 10 minutes a day.

Choose the account type that fits your needs. The Hero account lets you play solo with access to over 40 personalized challenges designed to grow your mental, social, emotional, and physical resilience. Create your own custom challenges to target specific goals, or join squad challenges hosted by others. The free 14-day trial gives you full access to explore what gameful living can do for you.

If you're an educator, coach, or group leader, the Host account lets you create squads and select from over 90 themed challenges—or design custom ones. Squad members progress through five-day challenges with daily activities, building collective resilience while staying engaged through mobile or web play. Perfect for schools promoting social-emotional learning, teams fostering mental health, universities supporting student wellbeing, or businesses offering low-cost employee wellness programs.

The Player account is ideal if you're joining a squad—it's free and lets you participate in group challenges while connecting with allies in a supportive community.

SuperBetter works on smartphones and through web access for larger devices. Start your 14-day free trial today and discover how a gameful mindset unlocks your heroic potential. SuperBetter isn't just an app—it's a new way to face life's challenges with courage, community, and proven results.