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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Psychological Horror, Indie, Free to Play, Singleplayer.

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Interact with sad, alive objects! Throw away a rotten apple; pet a stubborn cactus; sit on a grumpy chair; bond with your pet roomba. Explore your studio apartment, discover how to set boundaries, and use the power of saying "no" to discover happiness!

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 160 reviews
Released: 2019-02-05
Developer: Aubrey Isaacman
Publisher: puncta
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive82% of 5,722 reviews2015
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    Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 7%

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    70% matchMixed62% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Outbreak Games
    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive92% of 715 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2016
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    Windows

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    67% matchMixed61% of 203 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    68% matchVery Positive95% of 275 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 33%

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    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2025
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    66% matchVery Positive94% of 330 reviews2022
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    Windows

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