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Dot's Home is a narrative game where you play a black woman in Detroit exploring the impact of racism in the past and the results of it today. You travel through time and interact with the characters you meet, learning about redlining, gentrification and urban renewal. The simple explanations of topics and insertion of humour at points offer a unique way to engage with these important ideas.
Unfortunately, Dot's Home is not available on PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One or Xbox X|S. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 22/10/2021
Price: Free
Out Now: Android, Mac, PC and iOS
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Communication, Point-and-Click (Narrative and Simulation)
Accessibility: 24 features
Components: 3D First-Person
Developer: Rise Home Stories (@RiseHomeStories)
Costs: Free
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If you like the sound of Dot's Home but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Dot's Home Accessibility Report.
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