We Become What We Behold - A Viral Game About Media & Division!

Play "We Become What We Behold," the hit 5-minute game by Nicky Case. Use your camera to shape the news and watch how the media turns Squares and Circles against each other.

We Become What We Behold - A Viral Game About Media & Division!

We Become What We Behold: A 5-Minute Game About the Media Cycle

Creator: Nicky Case | Genre: Point-and-Click / Satire | Rating: 4.5/5 (2.7M+ Votes)

We Become What We Behold is more than just a game; it is a sharp, interactive commentary on social media and the news cycle. Created by renowned indie developer Nicky Case, this 5-minute experience demonstrates how the media shapes our reality—often for the worse.

If you have five minutes to spare, this game offers a profound look at how "viral" content can turn a peaceful society into a chaotic nightmare.

The Concept: Squares, Circles, and You

The game takes place on a simple white screen populated by two groups: Circles and Squares. They mostly get along, wandering aimlessly.

You play as the Media. Your tool is a camera frame. Your job? Capture "interesting" moments.

The game posits a simple but terrifying theory: We become what we behold. If you take a photo of a Circle wearing a hat, suddenly everyone wants a hat. But if you take a photo of a Square yelling at a Circle, the audience learns to fear and hate. The game forces you to witness how magnifying small misunderstandings can lead to mass hysteria.

How to Play

The gameplay is incredibly simple, designed to let the message take center stage.

Observe: Watch the crowd of moving shapes.
Capture: Drag your mouse to move the camera frame.
Snap: Click to take a photo of a specific interaction.
Watch the Fallout: Your photo is displayed on a central TV screen. Watch how the population reacts to what you showed them.

Tip: Peace is boring to the news cycle. To progress the game, you will be forced to capture conflict, weirdness, and drama.

Why This Game Went Viral

We Become What We Behold resonates because it feels real. It simplifies complex sociological concepts—tribalism, fear-mongering, and the attention economy—into a digestible, playable loop.

Short & Impactful: The entire story unfolds in under 5 minutes.
Visual Storytelling: No dialogue is needed to understand the escalating tension.
A Mirror to Society: It forces players to ask: Will you choose peace, or does the system force you to choose violence?

Experience one of the most thought-provoking browser games ever made. Grab your camera and see if you can handle the consequences of your clicks.

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