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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Mystery, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Adventure.

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Investigate the mysteries of a haunted mansion as you solve various challenging puzzles in this Victorian-inspired, narrative-driven escape room game. With only your wit and a lantern to light the way forward, will the choices you make seal your fate, or open the path to freedom?

Reviews: 6 user reviews — 83% — of 6 reviews
Released: 2024-02-14
Developer: Miniversal Games
Genres: Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews2026
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    71% matchNo user reviews2027
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