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IN THE DARK

A short 2D metroidvania that explores some darker themes contrasted by bouncy, pixel art visuals.

Tags

Indie, Exploration, Adventure, 2D, Action, Fantasy, Story Rich, Philosophical, Platformer, Third Person, Action-Adventure, Fighting, Pixel Graphics, 2D Platformer, Family Friendly, Colorful, Mystery, Emotional, Underground

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