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2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable66 % positive19.50 €

In Transient you play hacker Randolph Carter, exploring the sealed dome city of Providence and uncovering truths that threaten his sanity. Its blend of mystery, cosmic horror undertones and psychological unease sets it apart.

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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Transient special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Observer

92 %Match

2017PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable79 % positive27.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Transient: dread and tension, a sci-fi setting as well as a dark atmosphere.

You play a neural detective who hacks into the memories and minds of others while prowling a decaying, dystopian future Poland. Disturbing hallucinations, thick atmosphere and a paranoid crime story make it a bleak cyberpunk nightmare.

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