South of the Circle

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About

South of the Circle is an emotional narrative experience exploring the relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics caught up in the political conflict of the Cold War. The story focuses on the weight of life choices - between career, true love and the desire to keep our promises.

Game Details

Developer:State of Play
Release:August 3, 2022
Metacritic:80
Platforms:
PC
MinimalistSingleplayerAtmosphericAdventure

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