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Ego Hearts is a small interactive reflection about death and what do we leave behind it. Take a paper plane and share your warmth to get the February away.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 66 reviews
Released: 2019-02-01
Developer: Ironic Title Studio
Genres: Free To Play, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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