Games like Shadows Over Loathing on Steam

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Ethereal Enigma

A choice-driven, slice of life visual novel featuring full voice-over and an intricate relationship system!

Similarity 51%
Price 19.50€
Rating 8.8
Release 22 Aug 2020

Mr. Saitou

A short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.

Similarity 51%
Price 11.79€
Rating 8.9
Release 23 Mar 2023

Mars: War Logs

An Intense Cyberpunk Rpg On the Red Planet! Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control.

Similarity 51%
Price -66% 1.72€
Rating 7.3
Release 26 Apr 2013

Loco Motive

On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you’re the prime suspects. Uncover a thrilling mystery and solve satisfying point and click puzzles to prove your innocence! A slapstick adventure, packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters!

Similarity 51%
Price 17.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 21 Nov 2024

Death and Taxes

In this 2D, short narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation!

Similarity 51%
Price -84% 1.88€
Rating 8.4
Release 20 Feb 2020

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.

Similarity 51%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 26 Sep 2018

Tangle Tower

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Similarity 51%
Price 19.50€
Rating 9.2
Release 22 Oct 2019

Detective Grimoire

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Similarity 51%
Price 6.89€
Rating 9.1
Release 18 Aug 2014

Costume Quest

A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.

Similarity 51%
Price -90% 1.00€
Rating 9.0
Release 14 Oct 2011

Voodoo Detective

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Similarity 50%
Price 12.49€
Rating 8.7
Release 24 May 2022

Choice of Life: Middle Ages

A card game in a Medieval setting where you make decisions on which not only your life will depend, but also the future of the kingdom!

Similarity 50%
Price 4.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 06 Nov 2020

Outcore: Desktop Adventure

All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out.

Similarity 50%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.5
Release 26 Sep 2022

Kindergarten 2

Welcome to Kindergarten 2, which takes place on Tuesday! After the events of Monday, you'll find yourself in a new school with new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.

Similarity 50%
Price 14.79€
Rating 9.4
Release 29 Jul 2019

The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Similarity 50%
Price -92% 1.19€
Rating 9.2
Release 15 Apr 2021

Trials of Innocence

Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.

Similarity 50%
Price 16.49€
Rating 8.6
Release 25 Mar 2025

MareQuest

MareQuest! A profound experience including Mare customization, procedurally generated mares, rng mare dialogue, and accurate mare friendship simulation! What more could you possibly want?

Similarity 50%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.9
Release 01 Dec 2022

Return to Monkey Island

Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.

Similarity 50%
Price -69% 7.58€
Rating 8.9
Release 19 Sep 2022

Mitoza

It's not a game, it's a toy. Explore all cycles and prepare yourself to accept the inevitable effects of Mitoza.

Similarity 50%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.2
Release 05 Mar 2021

Kyle is Famous: Complete Edition

Kyle tries to prepare for his most important interview yet. Choose his path through over 100 endings and accept the consequences in this comedic adventure.

Similarity 50%
Price 9.75€
Rating 8.7
Release 18 Nov 2019

The Henry Stickmin Collection

A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.

Similarity 50%
Price 13.99€
Rating 9.7
Release 07 Aug 2020

King's Quest

King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.

Similarity 50%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.6
Release 28 Jul 2015

The Council

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Similarity 50%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.1
Release 13 Mar 2018

Most played games like Shadows Over Loathing on Steam

Take a look at the top games like Shadows Over Loathing that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. Beholder: Conductor

Similarity 51% A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you! Beholder: Conductor is a dystopian , choices matter and singleplayer game developed and published by Alawar. Released on April 23rd 2025 has received 685 reviews of which 590 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like Shadows Over Loathing, thanks to its 302 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

Similarity 58% Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins! Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is a adventure, investigation and mystery game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 05th 2024 has received 2,938 reviews of which 2,854 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 138 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like Shadows Over Loathing based on player count.
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138
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3. The Henry Stickmin Collection

Similarity 50% 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 50,116 reviews of which 49,446 were positive and 670 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 128 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like Shadows Over Loathing based on player count.
9.7
49,446
670

128
players

4. Life is Strange 2

Similarity 51% 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. Life is Strange 2 is a choices matter, story rich and adventure game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 36,277 reviews of which 31,281 were positive and 4,996 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 120 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like Shadows Over Loathing.
8.5
31,281
4,996

120
players

5. THE LONGING

Similarity 56% An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days. THE LONGING is a point & click, walking simulator and choose your own adventure game developed by Studio Seufz and published by Application Systems Heidelberg. Released on March 05th 2020 has received 6,707 reviews of which 6,193 were positive and 514 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like Shadows Over Loathing.
8.9
6,193
514

80
players

6. West of Loathing

Similarity 73% West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game. West of Loathing is a rpg, comedy and funny game developed and published by Asymmetric. Released on August 10th 2017 has received 9,695 reviews of which 9,473 were positive and 222 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like Shadows Over Loathing.
9.5
9,473
222

74
players

7. The Nameless: Slay Dragon

Similarity 52% The Nameless: Slay Dragon is a gamebook-adventure flavored turn-based RPG In short - how to slay the immensely powerful and cunning evil dragon? You will play as a young man having a bloody feud with a dragon, and face powerful, sinister and tricky enemies with friends.... The Nameless: Slay Dragon is a rpg, adventure and turn-based combat game developed by The Nameless Epic and published by WhisperGames. Released on September 26th 2024 has received 1,433 reviews of which 1,308 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like Shadows Over Loathing.
8.7
1,308
125

51
players

8. There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

Similarity 56% There is no game. So don't go messing things up by clicking everywhere. You don’t want to be kicked out of your video game world, do you? Of course not! There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension is a indie, adventure and point & click game developed and published by Draw Me A Pixel. Released on August 06th 2020 has received 23,274 reviews of which 22,755 were positive and 519 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like Shadows Over Loathing.
9.6
22,755
519

27
players

9. Tales from the Borderlands

Similarity 52% Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness. Tales from the Borderlands is a comedy, adventure and story rich game developed by Telltale Games and published by 2K. Released on February 16th 2021 has received 18,457 reviews of which 17,548 were positive and 909 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like Shadows Over Loathing.
9.3
17,548
909

25
players

10. Death and Taxes

Similarity 51% In this 2D, short narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation! Death and Taxes is a choices matter, story rich and simulation game developed by Placeholder Gameworks and published by Placeholder Gameworks and Hawthorn Games. Released on February 20th 2020 has received 6,888 reviews of which 5,991 were positive and 897 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like Shadows Over Loathing.
8.4
5,991
897

22
players

Best deals on games like Shadows Over Loathing on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like Shadows Over Loathing available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like Shadows Over Loathing.

1. The Darkside Detective

Similarity 52% Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective. The Darkside Detective is a point & click, detective and pixel graphics game developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games. Released on July 27th 2017 has received 4,683 reviews of which 4,424 were positive and 259 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like Shadows Over Loathing.
9.1
4,424
259

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

2. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

Similarity 50% Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is a detective, pixel graphics and point & click game developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games. Released on April 15th 2021 has received 1,695 reviews of which 1,634 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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1,634
61

-92% 14.88€ 1.19€

3. Costume Quest

Similarity 51% A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions. Costume Quest is a rpg, adventure and comedy game developed and published by Double Fine Productions. Released on October 14th 2011 has received 3,891 reviews of which 3,644 were positive and 247 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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3,644
247

-90% 10.00€ 1.00€

4. McPixel 3

Similarity 56% McPixel 3 is a mind-blowing save-the-day adventure that sees the titular wanna-be hero avert one disaster after another at every turn using unconventional yet entertaining methods of mayhem. McPixel 3 is a adventure, pixel graphics and point & click game developed by Sos Sosowski and published by Devolver Digital. Released on November 14th 2022 has received 1,457 reviews of which 1,369 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like Shadows Over Loathing.
8.9
1,369
88

-90% 10.00€ 1.00€

5. Crime O'Clock

Similarity 54% Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man! Crime O'Clock is a investigation, hidden object and 2d game developed by Bad Seed and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on July 21st 2023 has received 405 reviews of which 285 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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285
120

-88% 19.17€ 2.30€

6. Randal's Monday

Similarity 52% A kleptomaniac, a sociopath and a horrible friend. Randal is potentially one of the most scurrile protagonists since the invention of the hoverboard. Randal's Monday is a crazy space-time odyssey in classic adventure design, spiced up with countless geek culture references of the last 30 years. Randal's Monday is a point & click, adventure and comedy game developed by Nexus Game Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on November 12th 2014 has received 1,598 reviews of which 1,242 were positive and 356 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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1,242
356

-86% 20.07€ 2.81€

7. Death and Taxes

Similarity 51% In this 2D, short narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation! Death and Taxes is a choices matter, story rich and simulation game developed by Placeholder Gameworks and published by Placeholder Gameworks and Hawthorn Games. Released on February 20th 2020 has received 6,888 reviews of which 5,991 were positive and 897 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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5,991
897

-84% 11.75€ 1.88€

8. Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure

Similarity 54% The Journey of an Idiot. 8 to 12 hours of fun! Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed and published by COWCAT. Released on May 31st 2016 has received 412 reviews of which 344 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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344
68

-84% 10.00€ 1.60€

9. McPixel 3

Similarity 56% McPixel 3 is a mind-blowing save-the-day adventure that sees the titular wanna-be hero avert one disaster after another at every turn using unconventional yet entertaining methods of mayhem. McPixel 3 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 14th 2022 has received 1,457 reviews of which 1,369 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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1,369
88

-90% 10.00€ 1.00€

10. Return to Monkey Island

Similarity 50% Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games. Return to Monkey Island is a point & click, adventure and comedy game developed by Terrible Toybox and published by Devolver Digital. Released on September 19th 2022 has received 8,481 reviews of which 7,772 were positive and 709 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 69% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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7,772
709

-69% 24.45€ 7.58€

Free games like Shadows Over Loathing on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like Shadows Over Loathing you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like Shadows Over Loathing.

1. Life is Strange 2

Similarity 51% 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. Life is Strange 2 is a choices matter, story rich and adventure game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 36,277 reviews of which 31,281 were positive and 4,996 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 120 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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31,281
4,996

120
players

2. Outcore: Desktop Adventure

Similarity 50% All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out. Outcore: Desktop Adventure is a adventure, psychological horror and free to play game developed and published by Doctor Shinobi. Released on September 26th 2022 has received 14,933 reviews of which 14,532 were positive and 401 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like Shadows Over Loathing.
9.5
14,532
401

19
players

3. King's Quest

Similarity 50% King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story. King's Quest is a adventure, puzzle and point & click game developed by The Odd Gentlemen and published by Sierra. Released on July 28th 2015 has received 2,867 reviews of which 2,581 were positive and 286 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like Shadows Over Loathing.
8.6
2,581
286

12
players

4. The Council

Similarity 50% Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother. The Council is a choices matter, adventure and rpg game developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 5,300 reviews of which 4,438 were positive and 862 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like Shadows Over Loathing.
8.1
4,438
862

8
players

5. Mitoza

Similarity 50% 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 3,308 reviews of which 3,188 were positive and 120 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 games like Shadows Over Loathing.
9.2
3,188
120

1
players

6. Duck Simulator 2

Similarity 55% A genre-defying phenomenon that will take you on a journey to stop a rubber duck from taking over the developer's game! Duck Simulator 2 is a simulation, adventure and rpg game developed and published by Orius Games. Released on November 22nd 2021 has received 2,801 reviews of which 2,695 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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2,695
106

1
players

7. Clam Man 2: Open Mic

Similarity 58% OPEN MIC is the free prologue to the upcoming Clam Man 2: Headliner - a narrative adventure RPG where you escape your boring desk job to become a comedian! Clam Man 2: Open Mic is a crpg, rpg and funny game developed and published by Sideby Interactive. Released on June 19th 2020 has received 439 reviews of which 427 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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427
12

8. MareQuest

Similarity 50% MareQuest! A profound experience including Mare customization, procedurally generated mares, rng mare dialogue, and accurate mare friendship simulation! What more could you possibly want? MareQuest is a adventure, rpg and action roguelike game developed and published by ElectroKaplosion LLC. Released on December 01st 2022 has received 377 reviews of which 365 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like Shadows Over Loathing.
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365
12