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2012 PCNintendo Switch −50 % ~~8.19 €~~ 4.09 € 7 days left 👍 97 % Overwhelmingly positive, 5,719 reviews on Steam

A short RPG Maker horror adventure in which you play Aya, uncovering the dark secrets of her mad doctor father inside a mansion. Puzzles, chase sequences and multiple endings deliver a macabre yet emotional story.

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Dark, serious atmosphere
Puzzles and brain teasers
Strong, story-driven narrative
Distinctive, stylised art style

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Paper Lily: Chapter 1

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Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative
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Masochisia

Dark, serious atmosphere

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Distinctive, stylised art style

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