Psychological horror perfect for a late night of gaming in the dark with your headphones in.
Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 129 reviews
Released: 2019-05-11
Developer: Chris Antoni
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows
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