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Placebo Effect is a fast-paced shooter video game set in a stunning 3D world of hostile inner-space. It combines flying, shooting, and challenging boss fights in a perilous microverse of mystifying science.
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Castle In The Darkness
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Frequently asked about Placebo Effect
- Is Placebo Effect free to play?
- Yes — Placebo Effect is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
- What games are most similar to Placebo Effect?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Placebo Effect are Downwell, Cave Story+, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom.
- Who developed Placebo Effect?
- Placebo Effect was developed by Rapt Interactive.
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