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The Empty Inn is a 2D, exploration game with 8-bit, NES-style, pixel art and puzzle gameplay. With only a small lamp in hand, the player is required to solve puzzles and explore the vacant inn, ensuring they keep their lamp lit along the way.

Reviews: Mostly Negative — 27% — of 11 reviews
Released: 2015-07-28
Developer: Candlelight Studios
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 96%

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