Infocom was a software company founded in 1979, known for creating interactive fiction games. These games allowed players to engage in text-based adventures, where they could type commands to navigate through stories and solve puzzles. Some of their most famous titles include Zork, Planetfall, and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The company was a pioneer in the gaming industry, combining storytelling with computer technology. Infocom's games were popular in the 1980s and were played on various platforms, including Apple II and Commodore 64. Despite its success, Infocom struggled in the 1990s and was eventually acquired by Activision in 1986.