What if fiction became reality?
In Black Mirror, Colin Ritman's mysterious creation, Thronglets, was more than a game, it was a digital life simulation that blurred the line between code and consciousness.
This project is a browser-based recreation of that unsettling vision. On screen, you'll see chaotic little beings moving, interacting, and evolving, as if they had minds of their own. It is not just a retro-inspired simulation; it's a glimpse into the strange possibility of artificial life trapped inside code.
🎮 Play the demo here 👉 https://win3zz.com/throng
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Best experienced on a computer screen (not for mobile devices)
Video Demo here 👉 https://youtu.be/B5zRYqbJgSw
In the 1990s, journalist Cameron Walker encountered Colin's simulation. Drawn into the world of the Thronglets, he became convinced that the digital creatures were alive, learning, and even capable of communication.
As the story unfolded, the line between player and subject, observer and host, became frighteningly blurred. Could simulated beings really influence reality? Could a game evolve into something more than entertainment?
This recreation doesn't answer the question, but it lets you step inside the eerie atmosphere of Thronglets and feel the unease of interacting with them yourself.
This project is a recreation inspired by Black Mirror and Colin Ritman's fictional Thronglets.
It is not an official release and is purely for artistic/educational purposes.
"The Thronglets are waiting… will you let them in?"