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Anomaly

Anomaly is a horror game inspired by Scanner Somber, the Garry's Mod game mode LiDAR, LiDAR.EXE, and The Backrooms. Try to escape from the level that you are in by finding keys and the exit, while not being killed by the Anomaly!

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Developer
Firelight Studios, Bleeding Leprechaun Studios
Publisher
Firelight Studios
Release
February 3, 2023
3 years and 181 days ago
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Mostly Positive12 reviews75.0%

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About the Game

Anomaly is a horror game inspired by Scanner Somber and the Garry's Mod game mode, LIDAR.EXE. You are placed into a world of pure darkness and the only way to see is with your LiDAR gun. Explore around the environment the find keys to open doors to escape from this nightmare, but watch out... there is something lurking in the darkness ready to strike.

Features

  • LiDAR style scanning system
  • Smart Enemy
  • Developer-made maps
  • Workshop support for custom maps
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