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We Stay Behind is a single-player third-person mystery between dreams and reality. A comet is on course to destroy a small town but its inhabitants refuse to leave. Interview the people of Laburnum Creek, explore a beautiful national park and unravel the secrets of this picturesque town.

IndieAdventureWindows · macOSby Backwoods Entertainment, Application Systems Heidelberg
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Frequently asked about We Stay Behind

What games are most similar to We Stay Behind?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside We Stay Behind are Sarawak, Heavy Rain, The Signifier Director's Cut.
Who developed We Stay Behind?
We Stay Behind was developed by Backwoods Entertainment, Application Systems Heidelberg and published by Application Systems Heidelberg.

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