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

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Dear Future is a multiplayer wandering game where you photograph a procedural city using an inherited camera. After your session ends, the next player will receive the camera and continue. What will you pass on to those that come after you?

Reviews: Positive — 84% — of 44 reviews
Released: 2021-04-20
Developer: Dear Future Production Committee
Publisher: team ok LLC
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    94% matchPositive100% of 44 reviews2024
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