# Cancer-Combating Computer Games Indie Video Game That Dragon, Cancer Tells a Touching Story By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indie-video-game References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/computer-games-players-confront-cancer-learn-native-alaskan-heritage) & [thatdragoncancer](http://thatdragoncancer.com/) In this indie video game, players confront cancer. Developed by Ryan Green and co., That Dragon, Cancer is a click and point computer game that tells the story of Green's son Joel's four year fight with cancer. The adventure game uses gaming as a platform to inform and educate players while still providing entertainment and an interactive experience. The audience-engaging indie video game combines rich imagery and emotional narratives to create a rich atmosphere. The simple game features narrated poetry and a soundtrack composed by Jon Hillman. Gamers can explore the 3D environment and unlock the story of a family dealing with cancer. That Dragon, Cancer is the result of a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. It is scheduled to be released this year on Ouya, PC and Mac. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cancer-centered Video Games:** Creating more video games to raise awareness of cancer and engage players with important narratives on the topic. - **Medical Gaming Software:** Developing educational games that add real value to healthcare programs and initiatives. - **Narrative-driven Gaming Experience:** Using the power of storytelling to create a rich and emotionally-driven experience for gamers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Leveraging narrative driven gaming experiences to educate and promote a better understanding of health issues. - **Video Gaming:** Offering new opportunities for developing cancer centered video games and gaining insight in the applications of video gaming in healthcare. - **Tech Industry:** Developing software that has the ability to add real value and promote social good in tangible ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Impactful Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanity-games.md) - [Dark Meditative Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-country-game.md) - [Album-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-country-legacy.md) - [Family-Friendly Platformer Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-billy.md) - [Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-games.md) - [Sickness-Fighting AI Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mucus-masher.md) - [Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-donors.md) - [Monstrous Horror Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-video-games.md) - [Coming-Of-Age Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-a-t.md)