Casual · 2021
Dot's Home
Immerses players in a deeply personal journey through time, following a young Black woman in Detroit as she navigates pivotal moments in her family’s history. Set within her grandmother’s cherished home, the game explores the intersection of race, place, and identity through emotionally charged decisions shaped by systemic challenges like redlining, urban renewal, and gentrification. Each choice reveals how historical forces influence personal and communal trajectories, prompting reflection on the limited agency families often face. Developed by the **Rise-Home Stories** project, this narrative-driven experience blends storytelling with social commentary, created through a collaboration between multimedia artists and housing justice advocates. By placing players at the heart of these struggles, the game fosters empathy and understanding of how systemic inequities shape lived realities. Through its 2D art style and interactive storytelling, **DOT’S HOME** challenges players to confront uncomfortable truths about the past while envisioning pathways toward justice. This powerful experience is a must-play for those seeking meaningful, thought-provoking narratives in modern gaming.