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An original puzzle game about non-decreasing sequences.

2021IndieCasual2.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Daniel Nora
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Frequently asked about Cardinal Chains

How much does Cardinal Chains cost?
Cardinal Chains is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Cardinal Chains?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cardinal Chains are Kavel, Pack Lunch, Dash Connect 2.
Who developed Cardinal Chains?
Cardinal Chains was developed by Daniel Nora.

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