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Five strangers wake up in a dark room in an abandoned building with no idea who put them there and why. They now need to work together in order to figure out what connects them and how to get out of this place. A short psychological thriller visual novel with choices.

2021IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Astronomic Games
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Frequently asked about Cold Verdict

How much does Cold Verdict cost?
Cold Verdict is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Cold Verdict?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cold Verdict are BURIED STARS, Martha Is Dead, Loretta.
Who developed Cold Verdict?
Cold Verdict was developed by Astronomic Games.

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