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2019 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 14.99 € 👍 80 % Very positive, 665 reviews on Steam

A story-driven pixel platformer about a robot who wants to be human, packed with references to 8- and 16-bit games and pop culture. It blends humor with surprisingly emotional moments.

What defines Horace:

  • Lots of humour
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Space Station Silicon Valley

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