Broken Computer
About Broken Computer: A Retro 90s Desktop Puzzle Adventure
Broken Computer drops you inside a retro 90s desktop simulator where an old, damaged machine holds more than corrupted files. The premise is tight: find the computer, fix it, read what's on it, and stay skeptical of the camera. A dark secret hides behind the system, and the story unfolds as you dig deeper into its directories and processes.
Several scenes show a desktop environment rendered with the visual language of early personal computing. The pacing is deliberate — this is a story-driven puzzle adventure built around reading, reasoning, and typed commands rather than reflex.
How to Play Broken Computer
Start by reading the task journal and the system files to understand what each step requires. The terminal is the main tool throughout, and winning the game means stopping the remote connections by typing netstop in the terminal.
The 5 Tasks
- Repair the memory overflow
- Recover a deleted report
- Crack the password
- Stop a suspicious process
- Unlock the hidden drive
Terminal Commands
- type: read file contents
- fix: repair system errors
- recover: retrieve deleted files
- decode -s: decode secured or scrambled data
- kill: stop a running process
- mount d: --key: unlock the hidden drive
- netstop: stop remote connections and complete the game
Tools Available
- Terminal
- File manager
- Browser
- Messenger
Extras to Discover
- Speedrun leaderboard
- Achievements
- Hidden snake game
- Secret ending
Controls
- Mouse / Touch: Navigate the desktop and interact with the system
- On-screen keyboard: Enter terminal commands
- Arrow keys / Swipe / On-screen pad: Control the hidden snake game
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