98xx
Point-and-click horror inside a glitching retro computer desktop
JacksonG13 · Published by JacksonGameStudios · Released May 29, 2023
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 81% of 487
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 2
- peak 24h 3
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 1 year ago
- Oct 19, 2024
What is 98xx?
This single-player point-and-click horror game takes place inside a rediscovered 1990s computer operating system. You browse surviving files, open programs, solve puzzles, and play small games, including a 2D platformer, as glitches appear.
For you if...
- +you like exploring retro computer programs for hidden secrets
- +you enjoy puzzles in a psychological horror setting
Not for you if...
- −you dislike repeated jumpscares during exploration
- −you want clear clues and a guided story
What players say
81% of 487 reviews are positive
Players praise the retro desktop, hidden secrets, and puzzles. Common complaints include repetitive jumpscares, unclear clues, and weak writing.
Screenshots and trailer
98xx system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 or 11
- Processor
- Intel(R) Celeron(R) N4000 CPU @ 1.10GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.1GHz
- Graphics
- Intel(R) UHD Graphics 600
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 700 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 12
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Tags
- Simulation
- Horror
- Point & Click
- Puzzle
- Psychological Horror
- 2D Platformer
- Dark
- Abstract
- Psychedelic
- Mystery
- Lore-Rich
- Indie
- Psychological
- Multiple Endings
- Singleplayer
- Software
Recent updates
- Oct 19, 2024 · 1.1 Patch
- Jan 23, 2024 · Update 5.0 is out!!
- Jan 1, 2024 · Official Teaser for Update 5.0!
- Oct 15, 2023 · Update 4.0 is out!
- Sep 29, 2023 · Official Teaser for Update 4.0!
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