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Ells Tales: Chairbound

You wake up tied to an office chair in the middle of an empty room. A mysterious device with a 10-minute timer is attached to you. Explore the office floors, try not to tip over, and find a way to escape!

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August 1, 2025
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About the Game

You wake up tied to an office chair in the middle of an empty room. A mysterious device with a 10-minute timer is attached to you. Explore the office floors, try not to tip over, and find a way to escape!

FEATURES:

  • Physics simulation of an office chair on wheels. Move around the floors, but be careful not to tip over.
  • The aesthetics of liminal spaces. Explore the floors of the gloomy office building.
  • Separate control of each of the character's hands.
  • Retro style, a distinctive feature of the Ells Tales series.
  • Bonus: ray tracing for owners of modern graphics cards, adding even more depth and atmosphere to the visuals.

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