Delve into the dream of a dying town in 'Boreal Tenebrae' , a retro-style adventure with horror elements.
Reviews: Positive — 82% — of 49 reviews
Released: 2020-05-19
Developer: Snot Bubbles Productions
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
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