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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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    69% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2024
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    67% matchVery Positive92% of 715 reviews2018
    Dev: Pelican Party Studios
    Windows

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    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2016
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    71% matchMixed43% of 77 reviews2019
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    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,067 reviews2019
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    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    69% matchVery Positive84% of 62 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    66% matchMixed59% of 214 reviews2025
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    68% matchVery Positive95% of 278 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%

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