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The Tainted is a mature comedy, turn based, 2D RPG. You explore the land of Xanthia in an attempt to solve the mystery of the Taint and learn how to stop it.

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Frequently asked about The Tainted
- How much does The Tainted cost?
- The Tainted is listed on Steam at 1.34 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The Tainted?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Tainted are Chainmail Bikini, Mango Mischief, Le Avventure di Blue.
- Who developed The Tainted?
- The Tainted was developed by Chris D Herring.
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