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75%57975% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 579 reviews·Atmospheric · Narration
—Lost in an unknown world, alone and desperate, you're driving towards the light. On an ever-shifting road, turn inwards and face your ancient enemy to find the freedom you crave.
Near The Fear
Steam

near the fear is an arcade roguelite driving game set in surreal world of human subconscious. Drive on ever-changing tracks where everything is trying to stop you. Unlock new abilities and upgrades and try again.

The way you play the game shapes the world around you. Tracks, environments and music change based on your playstyle. Lean into darkness and explore macabre landscapes. Fight it and find yourself in a world of peaceful harmony.

Outrun your nemesis which takes different form in each themed World. Drive through a fleshy landscape between neuron synapses, on broken roads of a fallen civilization, or a misty forest leading you astray.
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