Underplayed Gems

Hypnospace Outlaw (2019)

Hypnospace Outlaw cover
Developer
Tendershoot, Michael Lasch, ThatWhichIs Media
Publisher
No More Robots
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Simulation
Rating
4.8 of 5, 5,489 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore a lovingly recreated 90s internet, investigating weird websites and quirky users with a mix of humorous, surreal, and slightly unsettling detective work.

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What players say

Players say it is the best game at capturing the feel of the early internet, with deep lore, hidden secrets, and a soundtrack that is all bangers. It is chill and has no time limit, though some players report crashes to a white screen on PC. The community is disappointed that its sequel, Dreamsettler, was cancelled.

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