We Become What We Behold — game online

In the world of We Become What We Behold, the news doesn’t just capture reality—it shapes it. This short, minimalist browser game turns a simple act of photographing into a pointed commentary on how media and attention feed each other in a never-ending loop. It’s not about winning or losing, but about watching—and maybe recognizing—the cycles we all take part in.

Players watch a crowd of square and circle characters wander across the screen, each living quietly until a camera’s flash captures their drama. Every snapshot becomes a headline of sorts, replayed on a small on-screen TV that everyone can see. The reactions ripple outward. Soon, what began as small moments of curiosity start turning into something much bigger, and far more unsettling.

The game’s charm lies in its simplicity. In just a few minutes, it reveals how the stories we choose to amplify can reshape the world we see. Its hand-drawn visuals and minimal sound design lull players into a sense of innocence—right until the cycle comes full circle. By the time the credits roll, it leaves players with a haunting question: were you just capturing the world, or helping create the chaos?

Features:

• A compact experience about society, media, and the stories we amplify
• A complete playthrough in just a few minutes
• Capture brief moments that ripple through the whole population
• Square and circle characters, each with their own tiny dramas
• Charming visuals and atmospheric sound effects
• An ending that ties the whole cycle together

How to play:

Drag the camera indicator around and click to get a photograph. Make sure to get unique and eventful photos.