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2015 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 17.99 € 👍 67 % Mixed, 6,723 reviews on Steam

An oppressive horror exploration game where you navigate the snowbound Dyatlov Pass with only a map and compass, piecing together the mysterious tragedy through scattered notes. Marker-free navigation and eerie isolation create a dense, lonely atmosphere.

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Montague's Mount

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Dark, serious atmosphere
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A disturbing psychological horror thriller set on a bleak, abandoned Irish island, where you explore the desolate surroundings and solve tricky puzzles. The story is the first half of a two-part tale and leaves much open to interpretation.

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