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The Wendigo - is a first person investigation horror game set in a Victorian era mansion, located in the heart of a forest. You must rely on your instinct and intuition to survive the horrors that lie within. With tools to aid you, you will seek answers, but will you survive?

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 75% — of 59 reviews
Released: 2017-03-02
Developer: warka
Publisher: Warka Development
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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