Dystopicon (2026)

Developer: Palitroque
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a slow-paced simulation of earning money by watching TV in a dystopian society, with a satirical take on consumerism and compliance

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What players say

Players say the game is intensely addictive, often losing hours without noticing. It is a time and resource management sim where paying for everything, even sleep, keeps you scrambling. Dark humor and sharp capitalist satire carry the writing, and there are many endings to uncover, though one reviewer objects to the use of Nazi-era imagery.

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