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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.
Little Misfortune$19.99
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Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1FREE
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Nusantara: Bermuda$19.99
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Lady in Mystery$24.99
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In this eerie, horror visual novel, you are confined in a room with a monster. How will you fare against petrifying odds? Will you be able to work your way into the mind of an indecipherable beast, or will you be added to the casualty count? A word of advice: Choose a side; don't look back.
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Detective Butler: Maiden Voyage MurderFREE
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BEAST CRIMES$9.99
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Far Away$12.99
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Five Stages of PinkFREE
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The Away Team: Lost Exodus$8.0
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The Tales of Bayun$6.99
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Chief Emoji Officer$2.99
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Moonless Moon$9.99
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Crown Delights DeliFREE
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Varney Lake$9.99
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Koncolos$4.99
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