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Games like PATHOGEN X

An immersive, first-person survival shooter where you step into the boots of Special Agent Aiden Clark. Dive deep into a hazardous underground laboratory, tasked with the perilous mission of neutralizing a biological menace and securing a pathogen sample.

2024ActionIndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDWindowsby BraveCat'Studios
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    Dementium II HD

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    Half-Life

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    F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

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Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below PATHOGEN X at current Steam store prices.

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    Dead Effect

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    2014ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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Frequently asked about PATHOGEN X

How much does PATHOGEN X cost?
PATHOGEN X is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to PATHOGEN X?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside PATHOGEN X are Dead Effect, Eternal Evil, Estranged: The Departure.
Who developed PATHOGEN X?
PATHOGEN X was developed by BraveCat'Studios.

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