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Games like The Dawning

The Dawning is a first-person puzzle mystery game. Play as Detective Madison as he searches 7 beautifully crafted areas for clues to catch a killer. Use stealth to sneak past deadly enemies. Solve complex puzzles to access new areas, progress the rich storyline, and obtain key items.

2021StrategyIndie4.99 USDWindowsby Beau Yotka
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Frequently asked about The Dawning

How much does The Dawning cost?
The Dawning is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Dawning?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Dawning are What happened to Kate, Luto, Telling Lies.
Who developed The Dawning?
The Dawning was developed by Beau Yotka and published by Yotka Games LLC.

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