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Games like Strangeland

You wake in a surreal carnival, where a woman cries out to you before leaping to her death. Can either of you be saved? The denizens and devices of Strangeland answer with riddles, puzzles, and warnings of a Dark Thing lurking at the park’s peak. A new adventure from the creators of Primordia.

2021Adventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby Wormwood Studios
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Frequently asked about Strangeland

Is Strangeland verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Strangeland is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Strangeland cost?
Strangeland is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Strangeland?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Strangeland are Start Running, Mucorales, Unavowed.
Who developed Strangeland?
Strangeland was developed by Wormwood Studios and published by Wadjet Eye Games.

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