Dumpster Baby

Dumpster Baby is an isometric narrative exploration game about being queer and homeless. You play as Bandit, an optimistic raccoon looking for roommates while staying on Betty’s couch. Betty is a queer mentor who enjoys your company but cannot house you indefinitely. As Bandit, you meet people in similar situations, learn their stories and find support in queer community.

Explore and gather

You explore the community park, public library and the local Market’s parking lot. Along the way, you find items, craft trinkets, trade goods and collect furniture to keep while you wait for your own apartment. You can also help friends, both new and old.

Build a community

You connect with other queer homeless people nearby and foster friendships by helping one another. Give items to your friends and record their desires and hopes in your journal. Together, you can make a community in your new apartment.

Story and themes

The game addresses real-life issues at the intersection of being queer and homeless, while emphasizing hope and queer joy. Its estimated play time is 2 hours.