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Games Like The Dismissed Case: Black Hollow

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Detective, Mystery, Puzzle.

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An old case closed due to lack of evidence resurfaces in 1993. Play as a dismissed detective, investigate the case, gather evidence, solve the mystery, and uncover the truth. Bringing justice to the town of Ridgemour and ending the uncertainty is in your hands.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Skunkworks Studios
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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