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Self-Isolation

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

This game is a simulation of self-isolation. You need to support your family, not to lose your job and finally not to go crazy.

What works

  • Interesting and relevant story with multiple endings
  • Good atmospheric music and horror elements
  • Simple gameplay accessible to many players
  • Satirical and humorous take on pandemic life
  • Low system requirements and short playtime

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short gameplay duration (~1 hour)
  • Repetitive and limited gameplay mechanics
  • Numerous bugs and technical issues reported
  • Poor english translation and localization
  • Lack of save/load functionality and progression

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Self-Isolation: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Story, Exploration, Creativity, Fantasy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Relaxation.

Last update: 23/08/2026