We Become What We Behold

We Become What We Behold is a casual social simulation game where players influence public opinion by taking and sharing images. The game’s appeal lies in its unique approach to commenting on how media manipulation and perception shape society’s reactions.

Unlike typical casual games such as Papa’s Burgeria or Aspiring Artist, which focus on resource management or creative tasks, We Become What We Behold centers on cause and effect in social behavior. Through simple interactions, this game highlights how actions create ripple effects that can escalate or calm societal tensions.

Its minimalistic style and concise gameplay make it stand out. The game is compact yet impactful, allowing players to experiment with how small changes influence larger outcomes. This innovative design encourages reflection on real-world social issues while maintaining an accessible and engaging format.

Keys & controls

• Arrow keys or WASD: Move your character
• Spacebar or mouse click: Take a photo
• Enter or click: Share the photo

How We Become What We Behold works

Players control a character moving around different scenes where they can take photos of various events or individuals. The images are then shown to the public, influencing their emotions and responses, which in turn alters subsequent scenes. The objective is to observe how the choices of which images to capture and share affect the social environment over several rounds. For precise controls and specific mechanics, players should refer to the in-game instructions.

Strategy tips

• Focus on capturing images that show interesting or emotional interactions to see notable effects on the crowd.
• Experiment with different photo choices to observe how each influences public behavior.
• Observe the consequences of your actions carefully to understand the evolving social dynamics.