The Library of Babel

April 6, 2023 Tanuki Game Studio Neon Doctrine
Platform Puzzle Adventure Indie
Series X|S PS4 PC PS5 XONE Switch
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Join Ludovik in a 2D Stealth Platformer and Graphic Adventure, as he explores the jungles of a futuristic Babylon to discover the secret behind the Library of Babel’s sudden lockdown and the mysteries behind their mythical creators.
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Release Date April 6, 2023
Developer Tanuki Game Studio
Publisher Neon Doctrine
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Horror, Stealth
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