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You are a night worker who has to clean up after a long day of trading at the local mall. But as the night quickly progresses you start to realize that something isn't quite right.

2022Indie4.99 USDWindowsby Aaron Wise
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    2024ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    2022IndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
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Frequently asked about The Patient: After Hours

How much does The Patient: After Hours cost?
The Patient: After Hours is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Patient: After Hours?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Patient: After Hours are Barbotine, Tear Factory, You Are Liam: Shadow Memories.
Who developed The Patient: After Hours?
The Patient: After Hours was developed by Aaron Wise and published by Trial By Fire Games.

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