A difficult puzzle game about isolating yourself. Build a safe place, huddle up and get cozy.
Reviews: Very Positive — 97% — of 177 reviews
Released: 2018-10-16
Developer: Corey Martin
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
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