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Horace is a platform adventure full of nostalgic pop-culture references and British humour. You run and jump through a funny and heartfelt story told by Horace, the game's charming robot protagonist. Adopted by a wealthy family for reasons unknown, Horace simply wants to find his place in the world. Things don't quite go to plan though and the family end up scattered to the wind, which leads Horace out from the confines of the family mansion to adventure across the world (and time and space).
Unfortunately, Horace is not available on Android, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 18/07/2019, updated in 2020
Out Now: PC and Switch
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Platform (Puzzle and Traversal)
Accessibility: 6 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels
Developer: Horace Dev (@HoraceDev)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of Horace but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Horace Accessibility Report.
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