Scrapped

Scrapped is a narrative game about working as an Art Generator at a corporation that discourages individuality. You make collages to fill work orders, then talk with coworkers during designated breaks and uncover the stories of three people trying to hold on to their personalities in a corporate dystopia.

Make collages

Work orders range from heartwarming birthday cards to ominous threats. Using a projector-printer and a variety of reels, you print pictures and arrange them into collages by moving, rotating, scaling and flipping the artwork. You can print as many copies as you need, and the finished collages are made from public-domain artwork that you can use however you like.

Meet your coworkers

After each workday, you can visit the virtual water cooler and talk with your coworkers. Your manager seems nice, but rules against sharing personal details raise questions about the company. The story follows three people who remain human despite the threat of unemployment and pressure to put their personalities aside.

Work and its costs

The collage-making mechanics accompany commentary on the ethical concerns surrounding AI and capitalism. The story explores how corporations can deindividualize people, how AI can threaten art, and the commodification of both.