The After Days

The year is 2050—15 years after World War 3 brought most governments to collapse. Only around 500 million people remain across the globe. But what followed wasn’t chaos—it was quiet. A peaceful reset. You live in a village of around 250 people, nestled in a patch of overgrown earth reclaimed by nature. Life is simple. The AI machines—non-humanoid helpers—do the hard work: harvesting food, repairing structures, even maintaining weather systems. That gives you time. Time to think. To wonder. To search. Armed with just your phone and a sense of curiosity, you explore forgotten buildings and dusty terminals, uncovering bits of humanity's past: documents, fragments, conversations, stories. The village is full of quiet souls, each with their own pasts and philosophies. Speak to them. Listen to their stories. Share what you find.