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Games Like Escape from the Village

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Horror, Singleplayer, Walking Simulator, Adventure.

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You are on your way home from a holiday and your car breaks down and you are stranded in the middle of nowhere. You get out of the car, explore the surroundings, and try to get home. Enjoy this escape game set in a deserted mountain village in modern Japan.

Reviews: Mixed — 60% — of 10 reviews
Released: 2021-11-03
Developer: Taiga
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: Windows

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