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Games like The Padre

The Padre is a retro stylised 3D horror adventure game tapping deep into the roots of classic horror games.

2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Shotgun with Glitters
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    Detention

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Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Padre at current Steam store prices.

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    Puzzle Agent

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    2010ActionAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    McPixel

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    2012ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    The Fall

    Take the role of ARID, the artificial intelligence within a high-tech combat suit. The Fall is a unique combination of adventure-game puzzle solving and side-scroller action, all set within a dark and atmospheric story. Get ready for a disturbing journey as you explore the world of The Fall.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Detention

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    2017IndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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    2010ActionAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Lair of the Clockwork God

    A fast-paced Point-and-Click adventure AND an indie platfomer in one! Join adventurer Ben and wannabe indie darling Dan in a race against time to stop all the Apocalypses happening at the same time.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

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    2020IndieAdventureCasual12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    The Rewinder

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    2021IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Detention

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    2017IndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Broken Age

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    2014IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Padre

How much does The Padre cost?
The Padre is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Padre?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Padre are Puzzle Agent, Lair of the Clockwork God, McPixel.
Who developed The Padre?
The Padre was developed by Shotgun with Glitters and published by Feardemic.

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