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The Lamplighters LeagueGame

Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.
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developerHarebrained Schemes
publisherParadox Interactive
composerJon Everist engineUnity
release date
NAOctober 3rd, 2023
T for Teen

Single PlayerAdventureRPGStrategyTacticalTurn-basedDecision-makingMultiple EndingsTop-DownNoirAlternate HistoryParanormalDarkFantasy
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on April 24th, 2025 last updatedby blustrkr
on April 24th, 2025

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