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A visual novel set in a cyberpunk-dystopian world inspired by 'Choose Your Own Adventure' stories. You decide where your adventure will take you. Will you escape the oppressive technocracy of a nightmare future, or fall victim to the tyrannous regime of the Grey Authority?

2019IndieFree to playWindowsby James K. Isaac
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Frequently asked about New Tricks for Old Gods

Is New Tricks for Old Gods free to play?
Yes — New Tricks for Old Gods is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to New Tricks for Old Gods?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside New Tricks for Old Gods are Astronaut: The Best, Blake: The Visual Novel, 反转21克.
Who developed New Tricks for Old Gods?
New Tricks for Old Gods was developed by James K. Isaac.

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