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Games Like Kirchhoff's Revenge

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Kirchhoff is annoyed because nobody appreciates his circuit laws! You get transported to his secret lair and won't be able to get out until you show mastery!

Reviews: Very Positive — 82% — of 124 reviews
Released: 2019-12-31
Developer: Gerd Kortemeyer et al.
Publisher: Michigan State University
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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