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American Arcadia is a running and jumping game where you solve puzzles to escape your televised life in an opulent but overly controlled futuristic city. The game is set in a 70’s retro-future city of high luxury. But the citizens don't know they are, in fact, all being broadcast 24 hours a day, Truman Show style. If ratings drop too low for a particular citizen they pay the price: death.
Unfortunately, American Arcadia is not available on Android, Mac or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 15/11/2023
Out Now: PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One
Players: 1
Genres: Narrative, Traversal (Action, Platform and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On and 3D First-Person
Developer: Out Blue Games (@OutBlueGames)
Costs: Purchase cost
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