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“Escape Tales: The Awakening” is a haunting narrative puzzle game that plunges you into a world shrouded in darkness and mystery. Immerse yourself in a gripping tale of loss, redemption, and the echoes of a forgotten past based on the well-received escape room card game.

Reviews: Positive — 96% — of 23 reviews
Released: 2024-10-24
Developer: Bluekey Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Anastasia ErokhinaPub: Pavel Pichugin
    Windows

    "No men in this house" is a visual novel set in Thailand. This edge-of-your-seat detective story about mysterious deaths on a touristy island will make you suspect everyone, including yourself!

    Why similar: Narration 22%, Visual Novel 18%, Detective 16.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Story Rich 10%

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