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Guide a group of rectangles through 120 levels, using their different skills together to overcome a series of obstacles in each environment. Discover the human-made story of the first sentient artificial intelligences with Danny Wallace’s BAFTA-winning narration.

2012Indie4.99 USDMetacritic 77Windows · macOSby Bithell Games
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Frequently asked about Thomas Was Alone

Does Thomas Was Alone work on Steam Deck?
Thomas Was Alone is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Thomas Was Alone cost?
Thomas Was Alone is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Thomas Was Alone?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Thomas Was Alone are Catch the dustling, Lotte, Star Overhead.
Who developed Thomas Was Alone?
Thomas Was Alone was developed by Bithell Games.

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