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The Forgotten City

A first-person mystery adventure set in a Roman-style city caught in a time loop. You question the inhabitants, investigate a murder mystery and use the loop to gather clues, while your choices lead to different outcomes. Combat exists but is not the main way forward. Is it your kind of game?

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IGDB

85%

162 ratings

Steam:

95%

11,167 reviews

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you want a story-driven mystery where investigation and choices matter.

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you want action or a long game.

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$24.99

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Platforms
Xbox · PlayStation · PC
Release date
July 28, 2021
Length
About 9 hours
Difficulty
3/5 (estimated)
Genres
Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure · Indie
Themes
Fantasy · Historical · Drama · Mystery
Perspective
First person
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Verified
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is The Forgotten City?
About 9 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is The Forgotten City on?
The Forgotten City is available on Xbox · PlayStation · PC.
Does The Forgotten City have co-op?
No, The Forgotten City is single-player only.
Does The Forgotten City run on Steam Deck?
Verified
What does The Forgotten City cost?
$24.99 on Steam.

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