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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Gore, Violent.

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Take down a crime syndicate using emotion-altering drugs to manipulate guards and spread chaos among enemies as you make your way to the crime lord.

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 59 reviews
Released: 2019-05-08
Developer: Team Horde LLC
Genres: Action, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
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    68% matchVery Positive98% of 97 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive93% of 96 reviews2020
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    70% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2018
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    64% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2026
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