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Games Like The Zoo

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You've had the same dream all week: a school field trip to a zoo you can't leave, where the lions always find you in the end. Wander the zoo exhibits, make your choices, and search for the way out. A short, hand-painted interactive story about a recurring dream, and finally resolving it.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: R Button
Publisher: Hierarch Games
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive84% of 375 reviews2019
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    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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