Homeless Simulator-Interactive Homelessness Experience

Example

Players must manage resources such as hunger, thirst, and money to survive. For instance, they can decide to spend their limited change on food to reduce hunger or save it for a night's stay at a motel.

Scenario

A player with $5 must choose between buying a meal at a soup kitchen, which will reduce their hunger and thirst but deplete their funds, or saving the money for emergency shelter.

Example

The game requires players to make tough decisions that affect their health, happiness, and safety. Choosing to sleep in an abandoned building might provide shelter but could also lead to dangerous encounters.

Scenario

Faced with the decision to either sleep in a park where there's a risk of being attacked or attempt to secure a bed in a shelter that has limited availability, the player must weigh safety against the certainty of rest.

Example

Through its gameplay, Homeless Simulator provides insights into the social services available to homeless individuals, such as shelters, soup kitchens, and charity centers, and the challenges in accessing these services.

Scenario

A player might learn about the operational hours and conditions of shelters or soup kitchens, understanding the planning required to access these resources.

Example

By simulating real-life situations of homelessness, the game builds empathy in players, making them more aware of the difficulties faced by homeless individuals on a daily basis.

Scenario

After experiencing a night in the game where the player's character is unable to find shelter and suffers from the cold, players may gain a deeper understanding and empathy for those in similar real-world situations.