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Overcome the limitations of having a hacked brain and still survive. Most of the time you have no control, but at key moments you can take decisions that are vital: think them through very carefully. The rest of the time, watch your body act and hope you make it out alive...

Reviews: Positive — 89% — of 35 reviews
Released: 2019-06-14
Developer: Cavern Head
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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