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Games Like The Glow

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Red pill every day will keep you sane! “The Glow” is a single player, survival game with roguelike elements. Take control over one of the six characters, explore semi-randomly generated world and try to survive without losing your sanity in the process!

Reviews: Mostly Negative — 33% — of 24 reviews
Released: 2015-12-10
Developer: Brainwashing games
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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