Best Choose Your Own Adventure games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated choose your own adventure games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free choose your own adventure games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Heaven's Vault
An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.
Anno 1800
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.
TOKYO CHRONOS
TOKYO CHRONOS is the VR game that has multiple-choice decision points as well as more than one ending. The game takes place in Shibuya, Tokyo, which has only eight people, including you, the protagonist, Kyosuke Sakurai. Why are they there?
7'scarlet
The remote town of Okunezato is shaped like a crescent moon and shrouded in dark myths and legends. Take on the role of a brave young woman journeying into the unknown to uncover dangerous truths and locate her missing brother with her childhood friend.
Arcade Spirits
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?
Zeliria Sanctuary
Sense of reality has not yet returned after a teleportation experiment. Purple hamsters, girls with tails, medieval knights - a fantastic world of an alien planet, where you will lead special forces soldier Maxx.
Wrench
Wrench is a mechanic simulator where players prepare and maintain race cars. The parts in Wrench are the most detailed of any game in the genre. Extreme attention has been paid to even the smallest components, including fasteners which are accurate to the thread pitch and install torque.
DayZ
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
Kaori After Story
Kaori After Story is a slice-of-life, relationship-centric comedy sequel to ACE Academy; fully voiced and extensively interactive!
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is the sequel to one of the best rated horror escape games, acclaimed for its story and the atmosphere of horror mystery.
Reigns: Game of Thrones
Reigns: Game of Thrones is the heir to the award-winning HBO® TV series Game of Thrones® and the smash-hit swipe ‘em up series Reigns from Nerial and Devolver Digital.
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is an action-adventure game where you choose the hero you want to become. Embark on an epic journey from outcast to living legend to uncover the secrets of your past and change the fate of Ancient Greece. Fight in visceral battles on both land and sea to become a true hero
Life is Strange 2
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.
one night, hot springs
Haru is invited by her old friend Manami to spend a night at the hot springs. All Haru wants to do is enjoy the hot springs like everyone else, but she doesn't want to cause any trouble...
Crystalline
A choice-driven, fantasy adventure visual novel featuring full voice-over and an intricate relationship system!
The Walking Dead: The Final Season
A secluded school might finally be Clementine’s chance for a home, but protecting it will mean sacrifice.
GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR
GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR is a game about the most famous Russian streamer. You need to live 10 days in the image for the protagonist of the game.
Fighting Fantasy Classics
Ready your sword, pack your provisions and prepare to embark upon quests in which YOU are the hero! Choose what happens at every turn of the page with Fighting Fantasy Classics – text-based roleplaying adventures remastered.
Cultist Simulator
Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories.
Quarantine Circular
First, do no harm. From the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Subsurface Circular comes another experimental short, the next mutation in text-based adventure. In the middle of a world-ending pandemic, a group of scientists discover the galaxy has been watching.
AntVentor
AntVentor is a point & click adventure game. You find yourself in a photorealistic macroworld where you immediately manage to ruin the life of the main character, ant, and foil all his plans for making his dream come true. Can you help get everything back in order?
STAY
Award-winning, innovative puzzle-adventure. By communicating through your PC, you must help a kidnapped man escape captivity - in real-time. While you sleep, he is alone. When you return to your PC he has hope. Your encouragement and advice will be the difference between his salvation or despair.
Doodle Date
Romance, seduce, and even marry your own drawings! Forget about finding true love; In Doodle Date, you create it!Most played choose your own adventure games on Steam
Take a look at the top choose your own adventure games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. Out of Ore
A casual heavy equipment experience. Mine ore, Move dirt, Build and repair. Out of Ore is a simulation, sandbox and farming sim game developed and published by North Modding Company AB. Released on October 31st 2022 has received 2,256 reviews of which 1,976 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played choose your own adventure game, thanks to its 806 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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1,976
280
806
players
2. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
A story-driven action-adventure RPG, bringing the world of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and never-before seen scale Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is a early access, online co-op and multiplayer game developed by Netmarble Neo and published by Netmarble. Released on March 26th 2025 has received 911 reviews of which 577 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 400 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among choose your own adventure games based on player count.
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577
334
400
players
3. 60 Seconds! Reatomized
The post-apocalyptic dark comedy is back - remastered and even more radioactive than before! Scavenge supplies, rescue your family, and stay alive in your fallout shelter. Make difficult decisions, hunt mutant roaches... and maybe survive. Or not. 60 Seconds! Reatomized is a 2d, choose your own adventure and dark humor game developed and published by Robot Gentleman. Released on July 25th 2019 has received 16,503 reviews of which 15,558 were positive and 945 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 330 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among choose your own adventure games based on player count.
9.2
15,558
945
330
players
4. Suzerain
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead? Suzerain is a visual novel, choose your own adventure and political sim game developed and published by Torpor Games. Released on December 04th 2020 has received 8,929 reviews of which 8,354 were positive and 575 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 235 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
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8,354
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235
players
5. Medieval Blacksmith
Medieval Blacksmith is a blacksmithing simulation set in a magical medieval world. Play as a blacksmith with no past, craft legendary weapons from daggers to spears, and forge your path to becoming the world’s greatest. Dive into a story filled with adventure and endless creative possibilities! Medieval Blacksmith is a simulation, rpg and sandbox game developed and published by OGO Play. Released on April 14th 2025 has received 395 reviews of which 341 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 211 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
8.0
341
54
211
players
6. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut is a visual novel, choices matter and psychological horror game developed by Black Tabby Games and published by Black Tabby Games and Serenity Forge. Released on October 23rd 2023 has received 22,966 reviews of which 22,298 were positive and 668 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 199 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.5
22,298
668
199
players
7. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding. The Henry Stickmin Collection is a funny, multiple endings and choose your own adventure game developed by PuffballsUnited and published by Innersloth. Released on August 07th 2020 has received 49,921 reviews of which 49,255 were positive and 666 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 190 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.7
49,255
666
190
players
8. The Wolf Among Us
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences. The Wolf Among Us is a adventure, detective and story rich game developed and published by Telltale. Released on October 11th 2013 has received 35,363 reviews of which 34,607 were positive and 756 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 130 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
9.6
34,607
756
130
players
9. Until Dawn™
Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death. Until Dawn™ is a horror, choices matter and adventure game developed by Ballistic Moon and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on October 04th 2024 has received 2,693 reviews of which 2,162 were positive and 531 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 129 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
7.8
2,162
531
129
players
10. 7 Days to End with You
To know a language, know the world, and finally know you. 7 Days to End with You is a puzzle, visual novel and choose your own adventure game developed by Lizardry and published by PLAYISM. Released on February 06th 2022 has received 2,226 reviews of which 2,007 were positive and 219 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 109 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played choose your own adventure games.
8.6
2,007
219
109
players
Best deals on choose your own adventure games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of choose your own adventure games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted choose your own adventure games.
1. The Red Lantern
The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life. The Red Lantern is a exploration, dog and choose your own adventure game developed by Timberline Studio and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on December 08th 2021 has received 957 reviews of which 791 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for choose your own adventure category.
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791
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-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. Twin Mirror
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost? Twin Mirror is a choose your own adventure, choices matter and interactive fiction game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on December 01st 2021 has received 1,245 reviews of which 958 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in choose your own adventure games.
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28.40€
1.42€
3. Mediterranea Inferno
Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star. Mediterranea Inferno is a lgbtq+, choose your own adventure and visual novel game developed by Eyeguys and Lorenzo Redaelli and published by Santa Ragione. Released on August 24th 2023 has received 412 reviews of which 339 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in choose your own adventure games.
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14.29€
1.00€
4. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide! The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a choices matter, story rich and rpg game developed by Sever and published by 101XP. Released on March 04th 2021 has received 8,446 reviews of which 7,640 were positive and 806 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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20.00€
2.00€
5. For the People
For the People is a mix of a political management sim and a visual novel, putting players in the shoes of an idealistic young state official tasked with shaping the future of a communist factory town. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine?.. For the People is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and political sim game developed by Brezg Studio and published by 101XP. Released on August 13th 2020 has received 732 reviews of which 548 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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548
184
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15.00€
2.40€
6. The Expanse: A Telltale Series
Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous, uncharted edges of the Belt. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices in this latest Telltale adventure. All five episodes playable at launch! The Expanse: A Telltale Series is a rpg, adventure and choose your own adventure game developed by Deck Nine and published by Telltale. Released on November 20th 2023 has received 1,834 reviews of which 1,440 were positive and 394 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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1,440
394
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24.00€
4.08€
7. Joe Dever's Lone Wolf HD Remastered
For Sommerlund and the Kai! Lone Wolf is back with an exclusive storyline, stunning graphics and a deep combat system. Make meaningful choices and carve your own path. Joe Dever's Lone Wolf HD Remastered is a rpg, adventure and indie game developed by Reply Game Studios and published by 505 Games. Released on November 27th 2014 has received 793 reviews of which 595 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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198
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15.21€
2.89€
8. The Wolf Among Us
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences. The Wolf Among Us is a adventure, detective and story rich game developed and published by Telltale. Released on October 11th 2013 has received 35,363 reviews of which 34,607 were positive and 756 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
9.6
34,607
756
-80%
15.10€
3.02€
9. Road 96: Mile 0
The prequel to Road 96. Play Zoe and Kaito where it all started. Change their destinies! Road 96: Mile 0 is a choose your own adventure, exploration and interactive fiction game developed by Digixart and published by Digixart and Ravenscourt. Released on April 04th 2023 has received 1,602 reviews of which 1,089 were positive and 513 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
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1,089
513
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12.75€
2.55€
10. Super Dungeon Maker
Super Dungeon Maker is a creative pixel art dungeon editor inspired by the best 2D adventure games. Choose however many levels, enemies, secret rooms, traps and items you want. Challenge your friends and the community to master your dungeon or play the countless dungeons of the community. Super Dungeon Maker is a colorful, choose your own adventure and level editor game developed by FIRECHICK and published by rokaplay. Released on May 03rd 2023 has received 479 reviews of which 418 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for choose your own adventure games.
8.2
418
61
-77%
20.26€
4.66€
Free choose your own adventure games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play choose your own adventure games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play choose your own adventure games.
1. Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens! Romance Club - Stories I Play is a visual novel, simulation and romance game developed and published by Your Story Interactive. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 811 reviews of which 649 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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2. Pyroworks
Pyroworks is a free-to-play online multiplayer game containing fireworks from real-life companies from all over the globe. You can choose to make your own show, cause destruction and chaos or simulate new years. Don't miss out on playing with your friends - the most fun part. Pyroworks is a sandbox, choose your own adventure and simulation game developed and published by Deepest Inertia Studio. Released on September 08th 2023 has received 1,514 reviews of which 1,394 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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3. Plasma
Plasma is a pure engineering sandbox. Use advanced visual programming and robotics tools to create anything you can imagine. Plasma is a simulation, sandbox and 3d game developed by Dry Cactus and Licorice ehf and published by Dry Licorice. Released on September 13th 2023 has received 849 reviews of which 757 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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13
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4. Trapped with Jester
An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong? Trapped with Jester is a visual novel, otome and psychological horror game developed by Anta and published by Neoclassic Games. Released on October 10th 2022 has received 1,232 reviews of which 1,165 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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5. Mitoza
It's not a game, it's a toy. Explore all cycles and prepare yourself to accept the inevitable effects of Mitoza. Mitoza is a free to play, surreal and choices matter game developed by Gal Mamalya and published by Second Maze. Released on March 05th 2021 has received 3,300 reviews of which 3,182 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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2
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6. Lacey's Wardrobe
Lacey needs your help to find the best outfits for every occasion. Play dress-up Lacey and experience amazing moments with her! 「 Fangame ♡」 Lacey's Wardrobe is a psychological horror, clicker and horror game developed and published by Veratrum. Released on January 05th 2024 has received 1,449 reviews of which 1,343 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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7. The Test: Secrets of the Soul
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..." The Test: Secrets of the Soul is a simulation, visual novel and choices matter game developed and published by Randumb Studios. Released on February 20th 2023 has received 1,456 reviews of which 1,427 were positive and 29 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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1,427
29
1
players
8. one night, hot springs
Haru is invited by her old friend Manami to spend a night at the hot springs. All Haru wants to do is enjoy the hot springs like everyone else, but she doesn't want to cause any trouble... one night, hot springs is a lgbtq+, visual novel and female protagonist game developed and published by npckc. Released on August 30th 2018 has received 2,859 reviews of which 2,729 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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2,729
130
1
players
9. Cemetery Mary
A visual novel about a girl who loves the cemetery. When her parents go missing, she receives a mysterious text that has the potential to completely ruin her life...or fix it? Cemetery Mary is a visual novel, rpg and choose your own adventure game developed and published by arcadekitten. Released on December 29th 2021 has received 339 reviews of which 328 were positive and 11 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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328
11
1
players
10. The Bottom of the Well
Play as Alice who has just had an unsettingly life-like dream about the end of the world, and is retelling it to her friend. A single play-through might take as little as 20 minutes, but experiencing all the possible paths Alice can take through the ruins of her city will take you many hours. The Bottom of the Well is a free to play, visual novel and choose your own adventure game developed and published by Red Nettle Studio. Released on March 03rd 2016 has received 574 reviews of which 487 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free choose your own adventure games on Steam.
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487
87
1
players