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The Thing from Nowhere $1.99
Travel to a remote town in Alaska and uncover the truth behind reported sightings of a mythical creature from ancient Inuit folklore. A Choose Your Own Adventure mystery set in the 1950s, inspired by classic monster movies and Amiga's "It Came from the Desert".
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Icebound$19.99
A steampunk visual novel and puzzle game set in Permia - a world in the depths of an ice age. Dougal, a wandering alchemist, must compete against several eccentric individuals for the ultimate treasure.

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Far Away$12.99
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The Tales of Bayun$6.99
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