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After you purchase and install Archimedes, an old operating system appears to be running, and a strange man asks for your help as you start to discover the terrible secrets behind the game.

2016Indie1.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Joshua Hughes
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Frequently asked about Archimedes

How much does Archimedes cost?
Archimedes is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Archimedes?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Archimedes are Welcome to the Game, Pony Island, GHOUL.
Who developed Archimedes?
Archimedes was developed by Joshua Hughes.

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