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A chilling, stylized VR horror game. Collect scattered Data Fragments while avoiding an insidious entity that is corrupting your system. Simple gameplay. Dynamic AI opponent. 20-45 min playthrough. Roomscale or Seated.

2025Action9.99 USDWindowsby Nekomata Games LLC
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Frequently asked about Data Rot

How much does Data Rot cost?
Data Rot is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Data Rot?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Data Rot are HOST, Stargaze, A Wake Inn.
Who developed Data Rot?
Data Rot was developed by Nekomata Games LLC.

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