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Palitroque · Published by Palitroque
Content notice: Mature Content Description The developers describe the content like this: This game contains references to sexual content and strong language. It also includes depictions of drug and alcohol use, as well as the possibility of player-initiated suicide.
Positive — 88% positive (33 reviews) · 21 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
An uncomfortable dystopian time-management game where your job is watching TV to earn money and buy services to survive after robots replace humans at work. Choose to be a good citizen or a rebel. But beware! Curiosity has a price in this dystopian life simulator.
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Indie, Simulation · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore a dystopian world where your survival hinges on watching TV and making choices that define your role in society. Will you be a good citizen or a rebel? Palitroque's unique simulation challenges your decisions in a future where robots have taken over.
About this game
Live in a dystopian society where your job is to watch TV to earn money and purchase services to satisfy your needs. Investigate your surroundings and choose whether to be a good citizen—or rebel. But remember: curiosity comes at a high price in this dystopian time management game.
Players take on the role of Class-2 citizens, rewarded with a small apartment and a very simple job:
Watch television.
Receive a paycheck based on the channels you watch,
Spend your money on various services to make life more comfortable.
Investigate hidden objects or stories
Collaborate with the dissidents and rebel
Through daily government broadcasts, citizens will be informed about the evolution of society and receive new items to spend their earnings on. They can enjoy a comfortable existence—or risk breaking the rules and facing the consequences. But who ever said knowledge was free?
Dystopicon is a game inspired by literary classics like 1984, Brave new world, Ubik, and the video game Papers, please. Tells its story through gameplay, written messages, and comic-style sequences.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6350
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4670 | AMD Ryzen5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Dystopicon has been selected for the DevGAMM Awards 2026!
Hey everyone! Our game has been selected for the DevGAMM Awards 2026! 🎮This event is a great opportunity for small teams to showcase their games and compete for a $130k prize pool. Whether you're building your next project or just launched your game, it's a great chance to get noticed! Who can participate:Teams of up to 50 peopleGames in development (playable build required)Or games released after September 2025PC and MobileSubmissions are open until September 7: https://devgamm.com/awards2026/Hope to see your projects there too!Read full article on Community Announcements (MoloSolo)Community & EventsOfficial
Weird Days Job Simulator Festival
From August 24 to 31, Dystopicon will be taking part in the Weird Days Job Simulator Festival.Now that summer is coming to an end, get ready to return to the daily grind with a wide variety of games that simulate some of the strangest jobs imaginable.Read full article on Community Announcements (MoloSolo)Community & EventsOfficial
Steam Cyberpunk Fest
Steam Cyberpunk Fest has begun, and Dystopicon is taking part alongside a large number of games.Although all eyes will naturally be on the biggest titles, this will be a great opportunity to give our dystopia more visibility.Enjoy a truly different game that will make you reflect on the present and the near future, now with a 15% discount.Read full article on Community Announcements (MoloSolo)Patch NotesOfficial
Update Notes August 03
With this update, players who finish the Trial Period in the first apartment with a **Citizen Rating** below **5** will no longer be sent directly to the **Reeducation Camp**. Instead, they will be given a second chance in the **Second-Class Plus** apartment. If they once again finish with a **Citizen Rating** below **5**, they will then be sent to the **Reeducation Camp**. The goal of this change is to make the beginning of the game more forgiving for less experienced players, as the Reeducation Camp is significantly more demanding.Read full article on Community Announcements (MoloSolo)Patch NotesOfficial
Dystopicon Update and Improvements
Dear citizens: We have updated Dystopicon with a series of minor adjustments based on your feedback. These changes include:A content warning has been added at the beginning of the game.Window size can now be adjusted when playing in windowed mode.The hitboxes of several objects have been revised to prevent accidental clicks.The frequency of certain visits has been reduced, especially in the first-class room, so they appear less often.Other minor internal code improvements to enhance the overall experience.Read full article on Community Announcements (MoloSolo)
