Game

Oxygen Not Included

2017

Platforms: PC, macOS, LinuxGenres: Strategy, Simulation, Indie

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Peak Gaming

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Is Oxygen Not Included Woke? Quick Answer

Oxygen Not Included scores 0/100 on the IsItWoke scale and falls into Peak Gaming.

That is the story-first end of the scale for this game.

The game focuses on survival mechanics and resource management without overt messaging. Characters are defined by their roles and abilities, not by symbolic representation.

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How the score is shaped

Eight stored dimensions, each scored from 0 to 20.

Message

Characters

Story

Legacy

Politics

Lead

Tradition

Norms

Column height is the stored score out of 20

Message-first dialogue
0/20
Tokenistic characters
0/20
Ideology over story
0/20
Legacy rewriting
0/20
Modern politics injection
0/20
Protected protagonist pattern
0/20
Anti-traditional framing
0/20
Cultural normalization framing
0/20

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Why it received this score

Based on: Published title analysisConfidence: MediumLast updated: 2026-05-29

Key reasons

The game focuses on survival mechanics and resource management without overt messaging.
Characters are defined by their roles and abilities, not by symbolic representation.
Storytelling is driven by gameplay and strategy rather than ideological framing.

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There is no alteration of existing franchises or narratives for modern ideological purposes.
The game immerses players in a unique environment without contemporary political distractions.

AI cultural analysis

A short read on tone, themes, and messaging — not a plot synopsis.

AI read

Oxygen Not Included excels as a strategy simulation game that prioritizes gameplay mechanics and player engagement over any ideological messaging. The focus is squarely on survival, resource management, and the intricate systems that govern the player's colony, allowing for a rich and immersive experience.

Characters, or 'Duplicants,' are designed with distinct traits that impact gameplay but do not serve as vehicles for social commentary or political agendas. This absence of overt messaging creates a narrative space where players can engage with the challenges of survival without the weight of contemporary ideological concerns.