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Games Like The Place: Beneath the Mind

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The Place Beneath the Mind is a first-person game inspired to the "Backrooms" centered on the exploration of liminal and surreal environments, combining Metroidvania, puzzle, and mystery elements with a background story gradually uncovered through exploration, notes, and player exploration choices.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: GGames
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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