That Dragon, Cancer Now On Kickstarter

That Dragon, Cancer has launched an official Kickstarter campaign.

Formerly an Ouya exclusive, the game is now slated for release on PC across different OSes, Windows, Linux, and OSX. The game will also be available via Steam, thanks to the help of Valve.

This game should not need an introduction anymore, but for those who have still not familiarized themselves with it, it is an interactive memorial of Joel Green, the son of one of the developers. Joel passed away earlier last March from terminal cancer.

The game uses conventions from 3D click and point adventure games, but there is no true discernible end goal for That Dragon, Cancer. All you truly have is the constant presence of the young boy, and the need to be there for him, to play with him, care for him, and help him when things are at their worst.

To finish the game, the developers are looking for $ 85,000, and they can get an additional $ 50,000 if the crowdfund pays off, thanks to Ouya’s Free The Games Fund.

If you were looking for a way to support the project this whole time, the Kickstarter was put up partly to allow ordinary people to do just that. Near the bottom rung of backer levels is the memorial pledge, allowing you to add credits for one of your loved ones, whether they be family or close friends (assuming they have given permission).

You can watch the official Kickstarter pitch below and do your part for this project here.