That Dragon, Cancer on iMac computer
 

That Dragon, Cancer

This award-winning, narrative video game retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores faith, hope, and love.


Published
2016
Numinous Games
PC, Mac, IOS, Android

Awards
BAFTA Games Award for Innovation
The Game Awards - Games for Impact Award
Games For Change - Best Gameplay
Games For Change - Most Innovative
SXSW Gaming Awards - Matthew Crump Cultural Innovation Award

Contributions
Programming, UI Design, Marketing Collateral

That Dragon, Cancer gameplay Ryan holding Joel in hospital hooked up to chemotherapy
That Dragon, Cancer gameplay in doctors' office being told the bad news
That Dragon, Cancer gameplay Amy holding Joel with hand prints painted on the hospital wall
That Dragon, Cancer gameplay Joel on playground slide
That Dragon, Cancer gameplay Joel on hospital bed in a cathedral
That Dragon, Cancer gameplay Ryan drowning reaching out to arcade cabinet
That Dragon, Cancer gameplay Joel feeding ducks
That Dragon, Cancer gameplay looking at Joel's crib

“That Dragon, Cancer is probably the most sophisticated example of compelling storytelling I’ve ever witnessed in a video game.”

— Forbes

“I think we may look back at this game and see this a touchpoint, a moment of rethinking what people can do with interactivity.”

— The New York Times

Honors & Awards

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