Role Playing
The Cat In The Hijab
Is a short, point-and-click game developed in just one week for #ResistJam. Players follow a cat wearing a hijab as she navigates the crowded urban subway, encountering various social interactions that highlight real-world issues like discrimination, hate speech, and intolerance. The game doesn’t focus on religion or theology but uses a world of anthropomorphic cats to explore how it feels to be targeted by prejudice. Players make quick decisions during conversations, choosing how to respond before time runs out, aiming to understand both the impact of bystander behavior and the importance of standing up against hate. With simple controls—click to move and interact—the game offers a thought-provoking experience about diversity, inclusiveness, and empathy. Available in multiple languages, including a French/Belgian adaptation, it’s a unique and timely reflection on modern society. This game encourages reflection on how we respond to hate in everyday life.