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2013 PC

A short fan-made horror platformer that twists Sonic's cheerful world into a nightmare: as Tails, Knuckles and Robotnik you flee a malevolent Sonic through eerie, lifeless levels.

What defines Sonic.EXE:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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2008 PC 3.99 € 👍 91 % Very positive, 1,308 reviews on Steam

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Pure single-player experience
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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