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2017PC

You move through a bleak afterlife inspired by the idea of purgatory, where puzzles and an unsettling atmosphere drive the experience. Its religious roots give this indie title an unusual, contemplative edge.

  • Dread and tension
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Fantasy setting
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Purgatory special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Witch's House MV

92 %Match

2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable95 % positive14.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Purgatory: dread and tension, a dark atmosphere as well as puzzles to figure out.

You explore a witch's house as a young girl, where traps can end your run at any moment and every room hides a puzzle. The unpredictable scares keep you on edge, and this remaster adds refreshed visuals and a new difficulty mode for returning fans.

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