The Space Under the Window
A young protagonist explores a mysterious, shifting space beneath their window, uncovering hidden worlds and secrets that challenge the boundaries between reality and imagination.
The Space Under the Window is a 1997 interactive fiction video game created by Andrew Plotkin. It is part of a collaborative art project of the same name by Kristin Looney, in which each contributor produced a work with the shared title but otherwise had creative freedom. The game is notable for its integration into a broader artistic endeavor, blending narrative and interactive elements in the tradition of text-based adventures.
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