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3 reviewsReleasedOct 16, 2026DeveloperBlackdeep TechnologiesDeveloperStudio 67 GAMES
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Following a mysterious blast aboard a shuttle on its way to Mars, communicate naturally with autonomous AI characters that observe, reason, remember, make independent decisions, and interact with the world around them as you work together to find a way forward.

Free on Steam

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