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Data Rot

A chilling, stylized VR horror game. Collect scattered Data Fragments while avoiding an insidious entity that is corrupting your system. Simple gameplay. Dynamic AI opponent. 20-45 min playthrough. Roomscale or Seated.

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Developer
Nekomata Games LLC
Publisher
Nekomata Games LLC
Release
May 30, 2025
1 year and 63 days ago
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About the Game

DATA ROT is an ominous Virtual Reality horror experience.

You are the last line of defense. An insidious DaemonĀ is taking control of your system.

Find the 8 scattered Data Fragments to eliminate the Daemon before it corrupts the mainframe.

Explore the corrupted remains of a once-thriving system.

As the corruption spreads and the Daemon takes control, the world devolves around you.

Survive at all costs! Don't let the Daemon catch you!

Overview:

- 20-45 minute playthrough

- Intuitive, addictive gameplay

- Dynamic AI Opponent that hunts the player

- Roomscale or Seated experience

- Retro-futuristic ASCII style

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