Autism Simulator

Introducing the Autism Simulator game

An interactive game called Autism Simulator aims to help you better understand how people with autism perceive the world. It aims to develop empathy, awareness, and sensitivity to changes in sensory processing and difficulties in social interaction, rather than simply being a casual game focused on winning or competing.

Learn about Autism Simulator

A game built to raise awareness

Autism Simulator is part of a growing genre of empathy games, which are interactive experiences that place you in situations that simulate the difficulties others might face. The goal of the game is to simulate the specific sensory and environmental stressors that some people with autism experience, rather than diagnose or generalize autism.

Focus on Sensory Sensitivity

Depicting sensory overload is one of the game’s key features. You might encounter:

• Bright flashing lights
• Loud, overlapping sounds
• Crowded or chaotic environments

Cluttered visual spaces

These elements are meant to show how seemingly normal surroundings can feel overwhelming rather than scary.

Community Response

Autism advocates regularly remind people that no simulation can accurately represent all people with autism, although many players appreciate the game for its awareness-raising effects. Autism comes in many forms, and everyone’s experience is different. However, the game is still a valuable first step to better understanding sensory issues.