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Games Like Villienville. Echoes of Deception

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Choices Matter, Choose Your Own Adventure, Text-Based.

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A text role-playing game about the fate of a mercenary who finds himself in the strange village: Villienville. Investigate who benefits from the sudden appearance of “ghosts” and help residents protect their homes from a mysterious enemy. The main thing is not to make a mistake in your choice!

Reviews: Positive — 80% — of 15 reviews
Released: 2024-07-05
Developer: JAD Labs
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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