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The Pale Beyond

Saltstone Studios · 2023-02-24

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A story-rich 2D arctic survival-management game about leading a missing captain's expedition, with meaningful choices and a dark, emotional tone—reviewers' runs typically last 11–16 hours.

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Release: 2023-02-24
Publisher: Fellow Traveller
Studio: Saltstone Studios

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