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Spate is a surreal experience set in a world that seeks to draw the player into its reality. Spate is a dark, brooding, and beautifully crafted emotional journey that is seen through the eyes of a struggling addict.

2014ActionIndieAdventureMetacritic 61Windows · macOS · Linuxby Eric Provan - Ayyo Games
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Frequently asked about Spate

What games are most similar to Spate?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Spate are The Old City: Leviathan, ASTRAL, Woolfe - The Red Hood Diaries.
Who developed Spate?
Spate was developed by Eric Provan - Ayyo Games and published by Ayyo Games.

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