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The last couple of years have seen several new genres emerge, and this week, developers from across the world are looking to cement “Fake OS” games as the next big thing. These are the games that simulate operating systems, desktops, and mobile phones, using that digital canvas to tell engaging stories designed to thrill and mystify the user on the other end of the screen.
To get recognition for Fake OS games as a genre, more than 150 developers have teamed up to shine a spotlight on their games with a coordinated community push on Steam. All of these games will have the Fake OS tag during a week-long sale starting April 27 and running through May 4. A live showcase highlighting these games will be held on May 2 in the form of InterfaceX, and hosted by GameSpot’s very own Lucy James and Kurt Indovina–they’ve always got you covered.
As for the sale that has just begun, nearly 100 games have been discounted. While this isn’t an official Steam sale like Valve’s other themed events, the core idea is a community-first approach designed to encourage players to tag these games on Steam and help define the genre from
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