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Ever been trying to cook with other people and felt the work would go much better if everyone was copies of you? With HyperDine, this can be a reality! Cook and serve dishes, but be careful where you walk because in just a minute, you'll be needing to avoid your past self or risk ruining everything!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2025-06-14
Developer: George Le Master
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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