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Jump, swim, and dash ahead to unlock your way out of the Third Nightmare: a lonely cove with lurking monsters, a strange shipwreck, and terrified villagers. Can you make it to the chapel to escape? Can you uncover the secrets of the nightmare prison?

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026
Developer: Studio Spacefarer
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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