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Welcome to The Pillar! Escape room game leading throughout mystery islands. Solve dozens of puzzles in the first-person adventure.

2020ActionIndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDWindows · macOSby Paper Bunker s.r.o.
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Frequently asked about The Pillar

How much does The Pillar cost?
The Pillar is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Pillar?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Pillar are Road To Devadatta, Sins From Magdala, Discolored.
Who developed The Pillar?
The Pillar was developed by Paper Bunker s.r.o..

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