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Why might I like this game?

  • IGDB description · IGDBThe Pale Mimic is an atmospheric horror set in the untamed Alaskan wilderness. As a high profile fugitive on the run, it's just you and your dog surviving in the chilling forests, until something else shows up uninvited.

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About

This profile combines game metadata, platform information, tags, and collection references to help players decide whether it belongs in their backlog.

Details

Released August 17, 2026

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Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

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Genres

Adventure

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