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Sea of Stars

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Sea of Stars
Top Critic Avg: 89/100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
August 29, 2023
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language
Developer(s)
Sabotage
Publisher(s)
Sabotage
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Local Co-Op
Number of Players
1-3
PC Release Date
August 29, 2023

Sequel(s)

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