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Survival roguelike novellas with meaningful choices and multiple endings!

2016IndieAdventureRPG2.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby The Secret Pie
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Frequently asked about Borstal

How much does Borstal cost?
Borstal is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Borstal?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Borstal are Astronaut: The Best, Merge Hero, Floor44.
Who developed Borstal?
Borstal was developed by The Secret Pie.

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