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The Bad Son is the anti-authority indie horror RPG that your parents don't want you to play.

2022Action5.99 USDWindowsby Víctor Atobas
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    Dead of Darkness

    Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival-horror action-adventure. Investigate a mysterious island and unravel its disturbing secret. You’ll have to face grotesque creatures, hurdle deadly traps, solve puzzles, and most importantly, survive.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Evil Tonight

    Silvia never runs from evil—she makes it her business. Eccentric yet warm-hearted, this seasoned modern exorcist has mastered the art of confronting the supernatural, turning haunted places into tangible nightmares. But on this fateful night, nothing goes as planned.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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Frequently asked about The Bad Son

How much does The Bad Son cost?
The Bad Son is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Bad Son?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Bad Son are Dead of Darkness, Cat in the Box, Causality.
Who developed The Bad Son?
The Bad Son was developed by Víctor Atobas and published by Zoozobra Studios.

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