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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Puzzle, Indie, Minimalist, Singleplayer.

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Induction is an abstract puzzle game about time travel and paradoxes. As you master its logic, Induction will rewire how you think about cause and effect.

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 191 reviews
Released: 2017-02-07
Developer: Bryan Gale
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 42 min
Mean playtime: 6.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 43%

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