In 2024, iThrive Games partnered with the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism (CTEC) to co-develop a single-player game—ultimately titled Last Hero's Legacy—in collaboration with teens. Designed to help youth recognize and resist online radicalization, the exploratory effort applied cutting-edge research and youth-centered design to a pressing and under-addressed challenge.
Teens were involved throughout the project-from early interviews to narrative shaping—informing the game's tone, visual identity, dialogue, and emotional depth based on their wisdom, lens, and lived experiences. Their contributions were central to building a relatable, insight-driven experience rooted in real concerns about identity, stress and belonging in digital spaces.
This project is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, opportunity number DHS-22-TTP-132-00-01.
