Experience the harsh realities of 19th century Manchester's textile mills through Henrietta's eyes, a seamstress navigating exploitative work conditions amid the first general strike. This indie strategy simulation alternates between grueling 14-hour work shifts, where you hit production quotas, and home life, where limited earnings sustain your family. Spare moments let you join the workers' movement to tackle era-spanning socio-political issues.
Players who enjoy thoughtful resource management and simulation challenges will connect with the game's dual-mode structure. Half of all revenue supports Labour Behind the Label, a UK non-profit fighting for clothing industry workers' rights. Available on PC.
The textile industry is still one of the most exploitative industries in the world.
That is why we created this artistic view of working conditions in the 19th century Manchester in the wake of the first general strike. Play as Henrietta, a seamstress trying to juggle a 14-hour work day while taking care of her family and also engaging in the worker's movement.
The game alternates between two modes: During working hours you try to reach your quota, and at home you use your limited income to try and keep your family alive and well. Can you also find the time to involve your self in the socio-political problems of the era?
Half of all revenue from the game will be donated to Labour Behind the Label, a UK-based non-profit co-operative organisation which campaigns for workers' rights in the clothing industry.
