Specifically, works where the main mechanic is either exploring a in-game digital interface(ala Secret Little Haven) or communicating using a type of chat/text messenger system(think Emily is Away).
Andrew Schultz, April 2, 2022 - Reply Does Sarah Willson's Closure count? It has an IM system, and that takes upp most of the game design, though a lot of the game involves searching in a room. However, instant messaging may not be the main mechanic.
IFforL2, September 24, 2019 - Reply How about games where the main mechanic is to interface with websites that exist in a fictitious world? Does that count?
grimperfect, September 27, 2019 - Reply Definitely! I think my parameters may have been a bit strict-if the game has you interacting with a digital interface, feel free to vote it! I would rather know about it than not.