Games like you're just imagining it on Steam
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Room of Depression
"Same encounter, different world." Moon is a young woman who lives an ordinary city life as an office worker. However, because she suffers from depression, she reacts and deals with things in a way that is very different from regular city folk.
Cabin Fever
An off-grid cabin. A tech-savvy loner. One ray of sunshine in a bleak, ruined world. Cabin Fever is a slice-of-life visual novel with meaningful player choices, multiple endings to explore, and a story that will touch your heart.
Booth: A Dystopian Adventure
The year is 2036. In this famine-riddled world, food-centric sovereignty has been established. Living alone inside a food-inspection booth, you are striving to find truth and peace beyond the borderline.
WHITE ALBUM: Memories like Falling Snow
The classic visual novel from AQUAPLUS that launched one of Japan's most beloved franchises, WHITE ALBUM is a story of love in many forms. Will a couple cling together, or drift apart on the cold wind? The album of their relationship will be as white as snow, and as poignant.
恋爱关系/Romance
It is a love oriented short visual novel, which contains a wealth of interesting games and a large number of exquisite CG pictures. The man lives in the same apartment with his friends, works in the same company, and leads a monotonous life. The appearance of interns has changed the repetitive life.
Girls on Campus, from Freshmen to Faculty, All Fall for Me!
In this exciting love interaction game, players act as a photography-loving sophomore who, after being knocked out during a shoot, finds themselves entangled in various indescribable scenarios with female seniors, juniors, and a married teacher!
S4U: CITYPUNK 2011 AND LOVE PUNCH
This is a modern adventure of young adults seeking love and meaning. Return to 2011's Castor Yard, tap on your keyboard, and make those letters dance: Use your online persona to make meaningful decisions for your clients and yourself.
Tavern Talk
A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.
Night Shift Nurses
A washed-up mad doctor is hired back by a devious former test subject and asked to twist her hospital into a corrupt donation mill. Will he seize this second chance to practice his own vision of "science," or will his many failings drag him down once again in this pseudo-medical visual novel?
Love, Ghostie
Become a wholesome ghost matchmaker and grow relationships between the manor’s residents! Gift items to lift their spirits, set them up on dates, and watch love bloom! Discover cute romances with a unique story between every pair of residents! How will love blossom in your manor?
The Horrorscope
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Refind Self: The Personality Test Game
Games can really show someone's personality, don't you think? By way of a simple exploration-based adventure, this data-science game analyzes your actions to estimate your personality.
Rebirth:Beware of Mr.Wang
This is a plot-oriented interactive puzzle game. The gameplay uses mouse clicks or drag-and-drop methods to promote the development of the plot. The game tells the story of an ordinary young man who pursues love, grows up in the process of hard work, and finally reaps friendship and love.
Fujiwara Bittersweet
Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists!
LoveChoice
"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart.
No Longer Home
No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.
Growing Up
This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become?
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.
小白兔电商~Bunny e-Shop
Experience a hilarious and adorable e-commerce game in a magical world where humans and monsters are at war. Help a humble rabbit fairy expand her online store selling homegrown carrots. Uncover hidden secrets while growing the business and becoming a successful entrepreneur.
One Night Stand
After a night of fun, passion, and one too many drinks, you wake up the next morning to find a complete stranger lying naked beside you in bed. What do you do?
Monster Loves You!
Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans. Solve problems. Meet animals and interesting people. Get to know them. Eat them. Make your own story!
Durka Simulator
A visual novel set in a universe where the orderlies are trying to take over our planet.Most played games like you're just imagining it on Steam
Take a look at the top games like you're just imagining it that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Similarity 59% Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is a choices matter, life sim and deckbuilding game developed by Northway Games and published by Finji. Released on August 25th 2022 has received 3,854 reviews of which 3,732 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
9.3
3,732
122
57
players
2. VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
Similarity 60% VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life. VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a cyberpunk, visual novel and pixel graphics game developed by Sukeban Games and published by Ysbryd Games and PLAYISM. Released on June 21st 2016 has received 36,245 reviews of which 35,319 were positive and 926 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
9.5
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926
55
players
3. Growing Up
Similarity 65% This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become? Growing Up is a life sim, story rich and choices matter game developed by Vile Monarch and published by Vile Monarch and Spiral Up Games. Released on October 13th 2021 has received 3,246 reviews of which 2,854 were positive and 392 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
8.5
2,854
392
45
players
4. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Similarity 60% 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 8,468 reviews of which 7,659 were positive and 809 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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7,659
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players
5. LoveChoice
Similarity 66% "What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart. LoveChoice is a romance, dating sim and choices matter game developed and published by Akaba Studio. Released on November 15th 2021 has received 33,682 reviews of which 31,294 were positive and 2,388 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
9.1
31,294
2,388
14
players
6. Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
Similarity 64% Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is a conversation, relaxing and pixel graphics game developed and published by Toge Productions. Released on April 20th 2023 has received 2,282 reviews of which 2,221 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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2,221
61
12
players
7. Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Similarity 60% Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences. Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You is a choices matter, political sim and dystopian game developed by Osmotic Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 14,895 reviews of which 13,487 were positive and 1,408 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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13,487
1,408
11
players
8. Tavern Talk
Similarity 69% A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest. Tavern Talk is a singleplayer, fantasy and visual novel game developed and published by Gentle Troll Entertainment. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 1,429 reviews of which 1,289 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
8.6
1,289
140
9
players
9. Emily is Away
Similarity 63% Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative. Emily is Away is a free to play, story rich and singleplayer game developed and published by Kyle Seeley. Released on November 20th 2015 has received 31,826 reviews of which 28,204 were positive and 3,622 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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28,204
3,622
8
players
10. Taiwan Love Story⁵
Similarity 59% "Taiwan Love Story ⁵" is a romantic interactive novel. To write a thesis on love, you meet girls from different parts of Taiwan. As you conduct your academic research, you gradually become captivated by them, leading to a series of sweet, bittersweet, and complex romantic encounters. Taiwan Love Story⁵ is a interactive fiction game developed by 快樂怪物, 紳士吉娃 and Maker製造機 and published by LewdLoco, Mango Party and Mango Party News. Released on December 18th 2024 has received 709 reviews of which 612 were positive and 97 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like you're just imagining it.
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97
8
players
Best deals on games like you're just imagining it on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like you're just imagining it 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 you're just imagining it.
1. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Similarity 60% 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 8,468 reviews of which 7,659 were positive and 809 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 90% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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7,659
809
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20.00€
2.00€
2. Orwell: Ignorance is Strength
Similarity 60% Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller. Orwell: Ignorance is Strength is a simulation, choices matter and political sim game developed by Osmotic Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2018 has received 1,741 reviews of which 1,323 were positive and 418 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like you're just imagining it.
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418
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10.00€
1.00€
3. The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker
Similarity 60% YOU are a psychiatrist, trying to solve a murder whilst treating the unusual patients of the recently deceased Doctor Dekker. Type a question - patients reply in full screen video and have questions for you too but be careful what you say. Your words determine their eventual fates, and your own! The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker is a fmv, lovecraftian and atmospheric game developed and published by D'Avekki Studios Ltd. Released on May 19th 2017 has received 559 reviews of which 461 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 70% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like you're just imagining it.
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461
98
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8.99€
2.69€
4. A Bird Story
Similarity 60% An experimental short from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise: A simple & surreal 1-hour interactive animation about a boy and an injured bird, told without dialogues.If you're looking for To the Moon-like experience, I'd suggest playing Finding Paradise first. A Bird Story is a indie, story rich and great soundtrack game developed and published by Freebird Games. Released on November 07th 2014 has received 10,235 reviews of which 8,679 were positive and 1,556 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 66% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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3.97€
1.35€
5. Rebirth:Beware of Mr.Wang
Similarity 67% This is a plot-oriented interactive puzzle game. The gameplay uses mouse clicks or drag-and-drop methods to promote the development of the plot. The game tells the story of an ordinary young man who pursues love, grows up in the process of hard work, and finally reaps friendship and love. Rebirth:Beware of Mr.Wang is a game developed and published by DSGame. Released on September 30th 2021 has received 2,060 reviews of which 1,366 were positive and 694 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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7.39€
2.58€
6. Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game
Similarity 60% A text-based RPG full of choice and action. Fight for survival in the midst of the Roman invasion of ancient Caledonia. Strategize one dice roll at a time as emotions affect your performance. Use willpower to outsmart opponents, gain allies, wage war, or strive for peace. How will your story end? Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game is a early access, choices matter and story rich game developed by Poetic and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on October 18th 2021 has received 463 reviews of which 441 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 62% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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22
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18.39€
6.99€
7. A guard walks into a tavern
Similarity 59% You are a guard whose job is to post bounties. Try your best to deal with various matters and make money to raise your family. But remember, when various factions come to you, you will have to make choices! A guard walks into a tavern is a choices matter, medieval and simulation game developed and published by SuQing. Released on November 30th 2023 has received 396 reviews of which 340 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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6.59€
3.29€
8. 撩妹模拟器：渣男的秘密
Similarity 61% During the pursuit of six beautiful women, you will learn the underlying logic and basic principles of love, chat skills, dating skills, relationship upgrade skills, psychological effects of love, and building framework personality attraction. 撩妹模拟器：渣男的秘密 is a dating sim game developed and published by DeerRiver. Released on May 17th 2024 has received 337 reviews of which 287 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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50
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6.89€
3.44€
9. Room of Depression
Similarity 77% "Same encounter, different world." Moon is a young woman who lives an ordinary city life as an office worker. However, because she suffers from depression, she reacts and deals with things in a way that is very different from regular city folk. Room of Depression is a adventure, casual and emotional game developed by FirePillar2 and published by FirePillar2 and IndieArk. Released on May 03rd 2023 has received 497 reviews of which 370 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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5.89€
2.94€
10. Growing Up
Similarity 65% This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become? Growing Up is a life sim, story rich and choices matter game developed by Vile Monarch and published by Vile Monarch and Spiral Up Games. Released on October 13th 2021 has received 3,246 reviews of which 2,854 were positive and 392 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 45% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like you're just imagining it.
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2,854
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14.79€
8.13€
Free games like you're just imagining it on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like you're just imagining it 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 you're just imagining it.
1. Emily is Away
Similarity 63% Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative. Emily is Away is a free to play, story rich and singleplayer game developed and published by Kyle Seeley. Released on November 20th 2015 has received 31,826 reviews of which 28,204 were positive and 3,622 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
8.7
28,204
3,622
8
players
2. Fujiwara Bittersweet
Similarity 66% Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists! Fujiwara Bittersweet is a visual novel, indie and otome game developed and published by MagicBenchVN. Released on January 16th 2021 has received 397 reviews of which 349 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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3. Momotype
Similarity 65% An experimental, horror visual novel about raising a virtual pet. Help a tamagotchi-like creature navigate his angst. We love Momo! Momotype is a visual novel, cute and dark game developed by and published by Rimatoad. Released on December 03rd 2021 has received 730 reviews of which 710 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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players
4. Durka Simulator
Similarity 63% A visual novel set in a universe where the orderlies are trying to take over our planet. Durka Simulator is a conversation, singleplayer and free to play game developed by Crucial Experiment and published by Unknown Softwares Lab. Released on March 21st 2023 has received 1,741 reviews of which 1,636 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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players
5. memories
Similarity 64% memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship. memories is a free to play, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed by guiyyu and published by Spookulele Games. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 1,385 reviews of which 1,301 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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1,301
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6. Ukraine War Stories
Similarity 60% Ukraine War Stories is a set of visual novels about the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Set in the early months of the war, it tells the stories of civilians trapped on Russian-occupied territory. All stories are based on real events and eyewitness accounts. Ukraine War Stories is a interactive fiction, choose your own adventure and war game developed and published by Starni Games. Released on October 18th 2022 has received 1,056 reviews of which 929 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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7. A Taste of the Past
Similarity 62% What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope. A Taste of the Past is a adventure, interactive fiction and visual novel game developed and published by Sondering Studio. Released on March 11th 2022 has received 1,688 reviews of which 1,651 were positive and 37 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 games like you're just imagining it.
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8. Disturbed
Similarity 62% Play as a farmer who struggles to manage a failing farm. You come to a point where there is no more hope, and you must do something. Disturbed is a free to play, horror and adventure game developed and published by iBlackpen. Released on October 03rd 2016 has received 1,807 reviews of which 1,675 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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9. Voices from the Sea
Similarity 61% Follow the story of a young boy, Cantus as he meets Maris, the mysterious girl by the sea - an experience that will change his life forever. Voices from the Sea is a free to play, visual novel and anime game developed and published by Zeiva Inc. Released on March 24th 2015 has received 1,265 reviews of which 1,171 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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10. Trick and Treat - Visual Novel
Similarity 60% Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more? Trick and Treat - Visual Novel is a free to play, anime and visual novel game developed by Eternal Night Studios and published by Alberto Herrera, Ziel Graywords and Stw projects. Released on December 30th 2016 has received 3,596 reviews of which 3,228 were positive and 368 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like you're just imagining it.
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368