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The House They Left Behind (2026)

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A first-person horror game about returning to a familiar place that no longer feels safe. Explore a remote house, search for your missing grandparents, and uncover what was happening right in front of you all along.

A 2026 title built around Horror, Indie and Puzzle.

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