Played the 2 mini episodes

[ICountFrom0]

So... what's going on, and does one of the other games explain it?

[zaphodikus]

Not really, there is a thread someplace that describes the order to play these in.
For me, I suggest leave Imposter Factory for the end. Basically either play them in the order they were published, knowing that that's the order of discovery, but not the actual timeline.... or take advice to play them in a timeline order, but the publishing dates are a good way to go by. The free games can be played up front and don't spoil, but since it's in the winter sale, you are better off buying the whole lot.

[fenrik07]

Impostor factory will reveal a lot, though not all. If you haven't already I'd indeed recommend to play 'Finding Paradise' first though.