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A detective noir, choose-your-own-adventure game with hand-drawn art, over 250k words, and an immersive soundtrack.

2022IndieAdventureRPGCasual7.99 USDWindowsby Pleon Words
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Frequently asked about Black Lazar

How much does Black Lazar cost?
Black Lazar is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Black Lazar?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Black Lazar are The Test: Secrets of the Soul, Murder in Crayontopia, Pineford: Part I.
Who developed Black Lazar?
Black Lazar was developed by Pleon Words.

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