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Who is infected with the parasite 'Rubyuk'? Place sensors, observe the readings, and build your deductions. Then confront the nightmare – mostly in a physical manner. This is a short, scary game that combines reasoning with mini-action.

2023ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDWindowsby 727 Not Hound
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    Apartment No 129

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    The Classrooms

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    ROUTINE

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    Playable Mockup

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    国際指定怪異123号 廃村

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    The Children's Friend

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    In the footage

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    国際指定怪異124号 東京廃村

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Frequently asked about Days Like A Nightmare

How much does Days Like A Nightmare cost?
Days Like A Nightmare is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Days Like A Nightmare?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Days Like A Nightmare are Grunenberg, Your Computer Might Be At Risk, DISORDER - Save Your Family.
Who developed Days Like A Nightmare?
Days Like A Nightmare was developed by 727 Not Hound.

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