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While trying to find a payphone during a powerful storm, Mitch instead finds himself in a library filled with horrors and traps all laid out to end his life. Guide him to sanctuary or his demise in this horror adventure game found on a strange cartridge.

2023IndieAdventure6.99 USDWindowsby PureIceBlue
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Frequently asked about Lost Cartridge - Cold Read

How much does Lost Cartridge - Cold Read cost?
Lost Cartridge - Cold Read is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Lost Cartridge - Cold Read?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lost Cartridge - Cold Read are Lily's Well, Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition, Those Who Remain.
Who developed Lost Cartridge - Cold Read?
Lost Cartridge - Cold Read was developed by PureIceBlue.

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