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2021 PCXboxNintendo Switch 13.99 € 👍 78 % Mostly positive, 1,169 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

You play a mind-scanning psychiatrist in a retro-futuristic dystopia, diagnosing citizens and treating them through quirky arcade-style minigames while juggling time and resources. Your choices about patients carry weight and paint an unsettling picture of society.

What defines Mind Scanners:

  • Choices with consequences
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Sci-fi setting

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