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98xx

Point-and-click horror inside a glitching retro computer desktop

JacksonG13 · Published by JacksonGameStudios · Released May 29, 2023

IndieSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
81% of 487
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Oct 19, 2024
Minimum PC
(R) UHD 600
2 GB RAM · 0.7 GB disk
Full requirements

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

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98xx system requirements

Minimum: (R) UHD 600, 2 GB RAM, 0.7 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Does 98xx have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does 98xx run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does 98xx use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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