We Become What We Behold

We Become What We Behold is a short but haunting indie game where you play as a reporter with a camera. Your job is to capture moments in a miniature world and broadcast them on a television screen in the middle of a square. But the images you choose don’t stop there—they begin to shape the thoughts, behaviors, and personalities of the inhabitants of this world.

How to play We Become What We Behold

At first, everything seems normal: a person wearing a different hat, a couple in love. But then, as you report on deviant behavior—harassment, fear, anger—the entire community begins to change. Square people fear round people, and round people get angry at square people. As the days go by, the relentless news pushes this small society to the brink of chaos.

Media—A Double-Edged Sword

The game only lasts about 5–10 minutes, but it’s enough to leave players in shock. It reflects how the media can amplify events, sow confusion, and escalate conflicts. A world that is diverse and normal becomes divided because of the news that is selected and broadcast.

The final message

When all the anger and fear reach their peak, almost everyone is caught up in the vortex of violence, leaving only a small couple to hold on to the last bit of love. The game's message resonates: We become what we see. If we only receive bad news, we will gradually lose the ability to see the good.

We Become What We Behold is not just a game but also a mirror of modern society. Short, satirical, but full of weight, this is one of the rare indie games that makes players think long after the screen is turned off. If you like simple games, come to Bubble Shooter.