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Back rooms: The old Watcher

This work is inspired by Exit 8, Backrooms, and liminal spaces - environments that evoke an unsettling sense of the familiar yet strange. However, is there any way out for the old man? No, there isn't.

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TanuTanuGameStudio
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TanuTanuGameStudio
Release
February 1, 2025
1 year and 182 days ago
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About the Game

This is an exploration-based adventure game where you must identify anomalies and choose the correct path to progress. Set in an eerie, surreal space, you'll navigate a world inspired by Backrooms, liminal spaces, and the mysterious Exit 8. With dozens of anomalies to observe and interpret, your intuition and keen observation skills will be your greatest assets.

In this unsettling environment, subtle shifts or striking anomalies can become the key to survival. Be vigilant, as even the smallest change may hold the answer to your next move.

Features:

  • Over dozens of anomalies, randomly appearing to keep you on edge

  • A gameplay loop focused on observing and choosing the correct path

  • A vast and eerie liminal space to explore

  • Post-completion feature to track and complete all anomalies

  • Fully supported for gameplay streaming and live commentary

Can you escape this strange world? Or perhaps, there is no exit for the old man after all...

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