Isolania

Isolania is a three-dimensional visual novel set mostly in a solitary cell. You read letters, work, eat, shower and watch entertainment on the Life Station while investigating clues about what is happening to you and everyone else. The world beyond your four walls is said to be crumbling, and you must manage your time and resources to stave off insanity. The story takes about 10–15 hours to play.

Life in the cell

You manage your energy, hunger, hygiene, bladder and sanity through a dynamic day-and-night cycle. You can do pushups in the morning, listen to the radio, receive packages from CentEx couriers and connect with pen pals who write to help pass the time. The Life Station also offers action-packed arcade games, and you can shop at a popular online store or try the Mega Millions lottery.

Work and money

You go to work to earn a paycheck, then decide how carefully to manage it or whether to gamble it away. If you lose your money, you can take out a loan.

The world outside

You are told that Isolania is the last governing body of civilization, sheltering its residents from a plague called The Sadness. The government says isolation is the only cure and urges residents to use the Life Station to combat loneliness. Outside the city walls, the plague has reportedly claimed an estimated six million lives, with as many as 10,000 more deaths each month; the population is described as dangerously low.