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  1. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Welcome to Lovely Sweet Dream! A game made for the Yume Nikki Dream Diary Jam 5! Inspired by Yume Nikki and LSD Dream Emulator. A girl called Lulu is walking home from school one day when she finds an interesting looking charm at a flea market. The box describes that the charm will give the user wonderful dreams. Intrigued, Lulu takes the charm home and it introduces itself as LOVELY. With LOVELY… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovely Sweet Dream.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A surreal dream exploration game, both beautiful and terrifying. Shita ni is a surreal dream exploration RPG Maker game. Through the exploration of both beautiful and haunting dreamscapes, you will uncover the different facets of a young girl's mind. This game will not hold your hand. Instead, you will be free to investigate the mysteries of your surroundings at your own pace in whatever way you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to shita ni.

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  3. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 6,017 reviews

    Yume Nikki is a 32-Bit freeware game created by Kikiyama, a Japanese solo game designer. The game was made using RPGMaker 2003. The game is regarded as one of the most original applications of RPGMaker 2003, and the start of a possible new genre of games. "Yume Nikki" means "Dream Diary" in Japanese, and the game follows a young girl named Madotsuki as she dreams. The goal is to seek out and acqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yume Nikki.

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  4. Mong Jung Mong is a traditional Yume Nikki fangame, the main goal being to explore the dream world and collect Effects. The protagonist is Lee Jin Hui, a girl refusing to leave her room. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mong Jung Mong.

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  5. Saigo no Uta is a traditional Yume Nikki fangame. The player starts as a girl named Kuroyuri and can travel to her dream world by sleeping in the bed. The goal is to explore and find effects. After the player has achieved the "Game Over" ending, the game will switch to Ciste, a girl who appears in Kuroyuri's dream. Ciste's segment is similar to Kuroyuri's in that the player must enter the dream w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saigo no Uta.

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  6. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Silent Infinity is a traditional Yume Nikki fangame, and plays as such, with the main goal being collecting effects and exploring Umitsuki's dream world. Something a bit different from other fangames is the prelevant nautical theme. You play as Umitsuki and explore her subconsious through her dream worlds. As the game progresses Umitsuki recieves many emails on her computer, which give hints to Um… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Infinity.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    SayoA walking simulator game themed around memory. Explore a snow-covered town where the snow falls silently. Gameplay: You can climb and walk around various places.StorySayo, while playing with her dog Pun, gets separated and finds herself in an unfamiliar place... Two endings Autosave (Starts from the initial position even after saving)ControlsMove : WASD Run : SHIFT Jump : SPACE Camera : C I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sayo.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Resultarias is a surrealist adventure game narrated by dream exploration. You play as Utsuki, a girl that for some reason doesn't want to leave her room and will only explore the world through her dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resultarias.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 667 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    The Path is a psychological horror art game developed by Tale of Tales originally released for the Microsoft Windows operating system on March 18, 2009 in English and Dutch, and later ported to Mac OS X by TransGaming Technologies. It is inspired by several versions of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, and by folklore tropes and conventions in general, but set in contemporary times. The play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path.

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  10. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    As of 19/05/2025 development on Midnight Transmission has officially haulted. Thank you for playing our game! Midnight Transmission is a collaborative Yume Nikki fangame developed in Godot!In this game you take control of Toby as he explores the weird and surreal worlds inside his dreams. The main goal of this game is just to explore! Just like the original game who knows what you'll find in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Transmission.

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  11. A whole new RPG Maker experience! Inspired by the RPGM legends such as Yume Nikki/2kki, OFF, Lisa the Painful, and especially  lesser known games like Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, Weird and Unfortunate Things are Happening, and No Delivery,  comes a new contender to the world of RPG Maker! Introducing Lost in Linearity,  a game made in RPG Maker MV that aims to combine the best aspects of these g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In Linearity.

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  12. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Take control of Amari, a girl in possession of a strange device that allows her to explore a world known as the "Enhanced Reality". A world where every corner of the human mind takes shape. What is the true purpose of this world? The main goal is to collect all the 12 "Effects" in the "Enhanced Reality".  This game is a short surreal exploration game inspired by Yume Nikki. It adds a twist to the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to log.[in].

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    93%Game Brain Score
    93% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A Yume Nikki fangame that began on Dream Diary Jam 2. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to cirrus.

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  14. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    In Dreamscape Abyss, your only goal is to walk and explore your dream worlds. When you fall asleep, you will enter your dream world and you can explore as much as you like before continuing on. Discover new areas and search for unique items that you can use to help your delve deeper into your dreams. Unlike most other games, you will not find any action or heavy dialogue present. Similar to ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamscape Abyss.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    .Flow is one of the most well-known fangames of the original Yume Nikki, made by lol. It's one of the darker spin-offs infamous for its eerie atmosphere and copious amounts of body horror and hospital imagery, centering around a girl named Sabitsuki (さびつき) as she enters her PC dreamworld to explore her mind and collect effects. .Flow is one of the more traditional fangames that stays true to the g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to .Flow.

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  16. Yuque is a traditional Yume Nikki fangame. Sleeping in the bed lets you enter Nire's dream world. From there, you can explore various worlds and collect effects called Buffers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yuque.

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  17. Kind Heart is a traditional Yume Nikki fangame in which the Aitsuki refuses to leave her room and instead explores her dream world with the goal of collecting effects. Kind Heart has various childish, simple worlds with themes such as school or fruits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kind Heart.

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  18. Akuma is a Spanish Yume Nikki fangame created by AshitaMinami. You play a boy named Akise who cannot leave his bedroom. Along with collecting effects, the main goal of the game is to uncover the story that unfolds by exploring the dream world. Unlike most traditional fangames, Akuma features dialogue and in-game text like journals to help tell its story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akuma.

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  19. De I Cide is a traditional Yume Nikki fangame. This game features mostly dark and disturbing themes and has a rather unusual soundtrack, consisting of metal and trance tracks in contrast to calm piano music. It stars a girl with messy hair named Inahoozuki and a silver haired child named Ginmokusei. Like most traditional fangames, the objective is to explore dream worlds and collect effects. Ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to De I Cide.

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  20. Ultra Violet is a Japanese Yume Nikki fangame that revolves around a girl named Sometsuki who explores her dreams while sleeping. It follows the traditional style of the genre, consisting of exploration and effect-hunting but in addition plays up the collectibility of selectable menu skins, an aspect only briefly touched upon by other games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultra Violet.

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  21. Ryokou-chuu is a Japanese Yume Nikki fangame. It's a traditional fangame, but there are two unique elements to this game. First is that you can't wake up once you've entered the dream world. Secondly, a timer appears limiting your time in the dream world. You're given two minutes to explore and collect effects. The game ends when the timer reaches zero. You play as a girl named Sazanami, who is s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ryokou-chuu.

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  22. Yume Gatari is a traditional Yume Nikki fangame. You play as Netsuki, a boy that refuses to leave his room. Once in the dream world, the player can explore and collect effects. A mini game called SOUL can also by played by interacting with the console. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yume Gatari.

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  23. Yume wa Maeyono is a traditional Yume Nikki fangame. You play a boy named Yoruzuki who stays in his room and refuses to go out.. The goal in the dream world is to explore and collect effects. Interacting with the music pod allows you to listen to music from the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yume wa Maeyono.

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  24. Kaeri Yume is a Japanese Yume Nikki Fangame. The game's protagonist is H2O, a girl traveling alone in a bus. Kaeri Yume is a traditional fangame, the player can explore the various dream worlds and collect effects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaeri Yume.

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  25. DuGaSHoBa! is a Yume Nikki fangame. It is the sequel to Nightmare Castle. It stars a girl named Maho. DuGaSHoBa! is a traditional fangame with the goal being exploration and effect collection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dugashoba!.

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  26. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    A game by EBroxas72 and Laeurra Flamehawk. Memento Mori "As they say, death is inevitable. Thus, how one faces one's all of possible " endings" you can create is just as important as how one faced and created one's Life." To that end, we present Deathbed Lullabye, a Yume Nikki, Majora's Mask, and Gnosis Inspired psychological horror Adventure game, with supernatural and mythic elements. The game p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathbed Lullabye V0.01-DEMO.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    this is my blog that have free arts, my plan of dream and economy of flan'ms https://geismgame.com/ P.S. Because as my first game, its content is actually more like preparation for future games...sorry,thx your love Best regards Flan's MS is a 2D pixel storyline game . A story of seeking answers all.  Flan's MS is mainly based on the plot,the story lasts for 2-3 hours! The main gamepl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flan's MS.

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  28. Backstage: murdered sleep is a 2D psychological survival horror adventure game. Inspired most by the original luminaries of the Survival Horror genre--Resident Evil, Parasite Eve and especially the first four Silent Hill games--and the pantheon of horror media classics that inspired them, Backstage: murdered sleep blends atmospheric exploration and simple puzzle solving with tense real time comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backstage: Murdered Sleep.

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  29. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    88% User Score Based on 1,006 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Dreaming Sarah is an adventure game where you explore the dream world of a young girl named Sarah, who is in a deep coma. Collect items and abilities as you solve puzzles, interact with people and objects to try to wake up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreaming Sarah.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    77% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    When you sleep, you are dreaming. Some dreams are beautiful and vivid, the others are strange, and the rest of them are horrible... We've having them all the night, and then wake up and forget them. But what if one day your "awakening" would be a difficult task? Could you find a way out of the dreams and wake up? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to zzzz-zzzz-zzzz.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    94% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide Up.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 790 reviews

    Ok/Normal is a short, experimental third-person horror experience, inspired by early 3D console games of the 90's. Journey through a dark, disjointed, dreamlike dimension with your cloud companion! Remember a good diet, take your medicine, and you should be fine! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OK/NORMAL.

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  34. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 718 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Yume Nikki: Dream Diary is a collaborative show of the utmost respect for auteur Kikiyama’s seminal release. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yume Nikki: Dream Diary.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    NEW HORROR! WISHLIST NOW! About the GameGeneral Angel Tears is an addicting game in which you have to solve puzzles with Lovely Girls Incredible Atmosphere, Great Music, lots of levels with girls art in HD quality. The game is great for relaxing after a hard day.Features Several difficulty levels. Relaxing gameplay 7 HD quality art with beautiful girls Pleasant atmosphere.Game Modes: EASY -… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel Tears.

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  36. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You guide a young child named Alex, through a dying world to help him find a way back home, and potentially save the world. The game knows you exist, as you are able to influence it through unconventional means. But be wary. Your choices are permenant, and the world is in your hands. Do not mess this up. FEATURES Puzzles and Gameplay mechanics that go beyond the limits of the game world.A unique r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Connected Fates.

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  37. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    We're now fully funded, and we were able to raise almost double our goal! The amount of support and enthusiasm the community has shown for this game has brought me to tears. As a new developer publishing my first project I can't express how much this has meant to me. The campaign is over, but we still have a few stretch goals we can work towards and late pledges are enabled if anyone wants to get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyless Blind.

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  38. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Story: You wake up in a strange, dark, room. "Hello?" "Anyone there?" No reply, dead silence. You decide to get up and explore. After a brief moment, an aggressive rumbling shakes the place. "What was..." You leave the room and try to find someone else. If only you knew, that this was just the start of a nightmare beyond imagination... Controls: Z  to interact/confirm X to menu/cancel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverie (FULL RELEASE).

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  39. The girl wakes up in a research facility, where the same 32nd floor loops…. Control the test subject, “Nonuple Nine” to explore the building in side-view perspective. Click on points of interest, collect information and solve the mystery of this world. You can find manga, online meeting logs on computers, and business documentary programs on TVs, in different formats. Containing more than … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ノナプルナイン:アシンプトート.

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  40. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    ISSUE #56 Cover - konstantinos korakonero Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #56.

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  41. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Story: You wake up in a strange, dark, room. "Hello?" "Anyone there?" No reply, dead silence. You decide to get up and explore. After a brief moment, an aggressive rumbling shakes the place. "What was..." You leave the room and try to find someone else. If only you knew, that this was just the start of a nightmare beyond imagination... Controls: Z  to interact/confirm X to menu/cancel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverie (FULL RELEASE).

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  42. 29%Game Brain Score
    29% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The base of Rainbow Yggdrasil is a traditional roguelike game, and the originality of this game is "color-changing". The color of the player, monsters, and even dungeon change into various colors. In this world, RGB itself becomes the parameter! Please experience this brand new game design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainbow Yggdrasil.

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  43. 8-bit Adventure Anthology is a compilation featuring faithful remakes of three of the best 8-bit point & click adventure games ever made. Originally released between 1987-1991, each stand-alone adventure features the same mind-blowing puzzles, graphics and music that mesmerized generations of console gamers! Now is your chance to play “Shadowgate™”, “The Uninvited™” and “Déjà Vu™” the way they w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8-Bit Adventure Anthology: Volume 1.

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  44. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    SEELE Games presents... - About the game - The Lady Puppet is a short 2D Dark Adventure game with emphasis on atmosphere, exploration, light puzzle solving and stealth.  The player takes on the role of the innocent Lailah Reah and will have to help her find a way out of Clawhill, a mysterious place that's apparently disconnected from the "outside world" and that's trapping her and all of the othe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lady Puppet.

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  45. Summary Unduhagge is a dream exploration game in the spirit of Yume Nikki. Join Mina Mori as she navigates a dreamscape full of absurdities, distressing personal memories and other experiences that push her beyond the veil and into the unknown. PHOTOSENSITIVITY WARNING. There are some areas with flickering lights and some flashing. Nothing too intense, but I feel like I'm not the best judge of tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unduhagge.

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  46. A traditional Yume Nikki fangame, where you explore and collect effects in Nagatsuki's dreams. It features vending machines that sell useless "lives", a variety of recurring characters, dark and obscure locations and unusually fast chasers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yume Wo..

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  47. Yume Utsutsu is a traditional Yume Nikki fangame. It stars a young girl known as Utsutsuki, who wanders through worlds in her dreams, where you can collect effects. It tends to follow along some of the darker themes with unsettling music and worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yume Utsutsu.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Modest Eyes is an addicting game in which you have to solve puzzles with Lovely Girls.The game is perfect for relaxing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modest Eyes.

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  49. Made in Nightmare is a Japanese Yume Nikki fangame. The goal of the game is to explore Nemu's dream world and collect effects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Made in Nightmare.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Follow Your Heart is an addicting game in which you have to solve puzzles with Lovely Girls.The game is perfect for relaxing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Follow Your Heart.

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