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Survive the Blackout is a narrative survival game set in a dark post-apocalyptic world. Choose Your Own Adventure gameplay, squad-level management, exploration, scavenging, and difficult moral choices. A modern-day tribute to The Oregon Trail.

2020StrategyIndieAdventureSimulation7.99 USDWindowsby Baby Bison Games
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Frequently asked about Survive the Blackout

How much does Survive the Blackout cost?
Survive the Blackout is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Survive the Blackout?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Survive the Blackout are The Pale Beyond, Apocalypse Love Shelter, Astronaut: The Best.
Who developed Survive the Blackout?
Survive the Blackout was developed by Baby Bison Games.

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