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2017 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.50 € 👍 85 % Very positive, 984 reviews on Steam

A grid-based first-person dungeon crawler in a steampunk setting, reminiscent of Legend of Grimrock. You explore a mechanical tower, solve puzzles and fight in real time with a single hero whose gear and skills you customize.

What defines Vaporum:

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Lots to discover
  • Strong character progression
  • Sci-fi setting

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