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Dreamsettler, the follow-up to early internet inspired browser game Hypnospace Outlaw, has been cancelled (www.rockpapershotgun.com)
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[–] meejle@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Potentially also:

The Roottrees are Dead (Steam)
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

The Operator (currently free on Epic Games)
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Her Story (Steam)
A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game. (Also has a follow-up called Telling Lies that I liked a lot less.)

Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You (Steam)
Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences. (Also has a follow up called Orwell: Ignorance Is Strength that I liked a lot less.)

I don't know how these compare to Hypnospace Outlaw, but they're all definitely "interacting with a fake computer desktop" games. (And thanks, I'll look into your recs too, I'm always looking for more stuff like this)

[–] orenj@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 19 hours ago

Oh, I remember Her Story! Great little experience that one

[–] hellerphant@lemmy.cafe 3 points 1 day ago

Thanks for mentioning Orwell. I worked on this game and it's probably the favorite title I've shipped!