Desktop Explorer
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About Desktop Explorer
Desktop Explorer is a digital mystery set on your uncle’s old PC, which he leaves you as an inheritance. The computer still turns on, and a letter asks you to investigate a missing-person case alongside a mysterious puzzle game called Desktop Explorer. As you explore, you discover that your uncle was not the only person to use the computer, and that the program has a deeper role in the mystery.
Explore the computer
You search a 1990s operating system where windows hide clues, using file explorers, chat logs and corrupted applications to solve puzzles. Dig through abandoned software and forgotten files to uncover the truth. The game also includes classic pre-installed computer games.
A fragmented mystery
The psychological horror story unfolds through eerie interfaces and fragmented memories. You also navigate immersive 3D environments with retro-digital visuals, accompanied by an original soundtrack and nostalgic computer sounds.
Frequently asked questions
The best price for Desktop Explorer is $17.99 at Steam. 3 shops have an offer that activates in your country.
Some are. This page only shows offers that activate in your country; offers for other regions, or with no stated region, are left out. To see the offers for another country, change your country at the top of the page.
Every key we list activates on Steam. Redeem the key there and Desktop Explorer stays in your library for good.
Yes, with a small risk. Publishers create keys to sell in other shops, which is why a key can cost less than in the official store, and once you activate it the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase. On average 1–2% of keys fail, so check the shop's buyer protection before you buy: the official store does not refund keys bought elsewhere.
The minimum requirements for Desktop Explorer are: Windows 7, Intel HD Graphics 4400, 2 GB RAM, 400 MB storage. It also runs on macOS. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
No. Desktop Explorer is a single-player game.
Mostly, yes. Valve rates Desktop Explorer as Playable on the Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual setup.
Steam lets publishers create keys to sell in other shops. Once you activate a key, the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase.
Disclaimer: CD keys have an inherent 1–2% average failure rate. Check the shop terms for buyer protection info. Steam offers no buyer protection for keys bought in other shops and doesn't refund them.
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