Underplayed Gems

StarOS (2023)

StarOS cover
Developer
Josyan
Publisher
Star Industries S.L.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 116 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, atmospheric simulation of navigating a retro corporate interface with a sense of detached mystery.

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What players say

Players describe StarOS as a short, free desktop simulator with horror elements. It uses Steam achievements to tell its story, a clever touch that some reviewers appreciated. Opinions split on the narrative and pixel art.

Screenshots

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