Death and Taxes

February 20, 2020 Placeholder Gameworks Pineapple Works, Hawthorn Games, Placeholder Gameworks
Point-and-click Puzzle Role-playing (RPG) Simulator Strategy Adventure Indie Visual Novel
PS4 Linux Android PC Mac XONE Switch
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In this 2D, narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation!
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Release Date February 20, 2020
Developer Placeholder Gameworks
Publisher Pineapple Works, Hawthorn Games, Placeholder Gameworks
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person
Themes Comedy
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