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When his 2 young children vanish mysteriously throughout the night, it's up to single-dad Dean Hamilton to do what any good dad would do: Go to the end of the universe and bring them back home in this thrilling FMV/Interactive Movie.

Reviews: Mixed — 67% — of 168 reviews
Released: 2021-03-12
Developer: Tayanna Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 78%

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    73% matchVery Positive90% of 3,717 reviews2015
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    Dev: Kelkafa Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    3D Point-and-click adventure puzzle game wrapped in cinematic 2D cut-scenes. After a concerning message left on Rob's answer-phone from his panicked-sounding twin, Nick, he rushes to his brother's office to try and find a hidden mask. Not long into the search, things take a very dangerous turn...

    Why similar: Point & Click 29.4%, Mystery 25.3%, Adventure 18.8%, Puzzle 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.3%

  58. #58 Pinstripe
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 2,614 reviews2017
    Dev: Atmos Games, LLCPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    An ex-minister ventures through the frozen depths of Hell in search of his kidnapped daughter.

    Why similar: Atmospheric 31.6%, Adventure 29.3%, Puzzle 29.2%, Horror 9.9%

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