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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Free to Play, Adventure, Horror, Mystery.

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It's been 30 years since a terrible arson attack erased an entire family. Until today the culprit has been on the loose. You are sent to investigate a similar incident in this narrative exploration game.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 317 reviews
Released: 2018-08-15
Developer: Ellie's Lunchbox
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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