DOM RUSALOK
Bonereaders · 2021 · Indie, Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Psychological Horror
PC
Mostly Positive79% · 234 📈 Making a comeback 88%
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About DOM RUSALOK
Russia in the ‘90s. A provincial town on the outskirts of the crumbling Soviet Empire. A big yard where many kids hang out. They make friends, fight and reconcile, love and hate, but mostly just play. Life goes on as usual until one kid mysteriously goes missing, and the rest of the group has to face the horror they are unable to comprehend – the DØM RUSALOK. This is a place where the worst nightmares come true.
DØM RUSALOK – is a story that follows the traditions of great works by Stephen King and Robert Stine. It is a story about children who have to face a disturbing horror. Only this time action does not take place in cozy suburban America but at cellars, basements and yards of provincial 90’s Russia. The post-soviet russian setting gives the game a unique atmosphere like no other. It creates a space where no one can hear your scream.
A number of challenges awaits the children who are about to discover the deepest darkest secrets hidden away in a human soul. A homicidal maniac is on the loose, while the street gangs thrive under the police protection. A cult with a TV psychic medium leader grows in popularity among the people. However, most importantly, at the heart of an abandoned research institute, which the town was originally built around, a somewhat chthonic power is about to awaken.
WARNING: DOM RUSALOK contains imagery that may be harmful to players with photosensitive epilepsy or similar condition
DØM RUSALOK – is a story that follows the traditions of great works by Stephen King and Robert Stine. It is a story about children who have to face a disturbing horror. Only this time action does not take place in cozy suburban America but at cellars, basements and yards of provincial 90’s Russia. The post-soviet russian setting gives the game a unique atmosphere like no other. It creates a space where no one can hear your scream.
A number of challenges awaits the children who are about to discover the deepest darkest secrets hidden away in a human soul. A homicidal maniac is on the loose, while the street gangs thrive under the police protection. A cult with a TV psychic medium leader grows in popularity among the people. However, most importantly, at the heart of an abandoned research institute, which the town was originally built around, a somewhat chthonic power is about to awaken.
WARNING: DOM RUSALOK contains imagery that may be harmful to players with photosensitive epilepsy or similar condition
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
✦ AI summary
Players appreciate the game's nostalgic atmosphere, authentic Russian 90s setting, and thoughtful world-building that resonates especially with those familiar with the era, along with its mystery and character-driven storytelling. However, common complaints include janky gameplay mechanics, buggy controls, lack of manual save functionality, and a story that feels unresolved or confusing, making it a niche title best suited for fans of point-and-click adventures and those with personal connections to post-Soviet culture.
I really wanted to like this game. The story is fine (if vague), the gameplay is basic but serviceable, but the atmosphere/aesthetic is very strong and that sort of thing is usually enough to carry me through a game like this. Unfortunately, DØM RUSALOK has one fatal flaw that makes it almost unbearable to play - the walk speed is abominably slow. It took nearly two months for me to try the game again after my first play session, because rather than being atmospheric or tense, that slow walk speed was a source of frustration that ruined the vibe and made me reluctant to play. I ended up referring to a guide once I finally picked it up again purely so that I wouldn't have to backtrack back and forth and watch that slow crawl across the screen, which isn't an ideal way to play to say the least. If you're far more patient than I am (or if you're incredibly nostalgic for post-Soviet Russia) it might be worth giving it a go, but otherwise I can't really recommend it, and that's a real shame.1 found this helpful
It's kinda neat, but hard to recommend. Lot's of nostalgia all over the place. Kinda neat atmosphere. Gameplay is a bit janky though. Story builds up, but feels unresolved.1 found this helpful
Good game. I thought it was very well made. The story was pretty cool, it complimented the setting perfectly. I liked how authentic it was. I love when it's obvious that the creators gave damn and put a lot of thought into what they were doing. The characters are great. Reminds me of the ♥♥♥♥ I would get up to as a kid. Definitely my type of game. If you love point and click mystery/thriller games you should totally give this a try.1 found this helpful
Warm and cheerful story of a happy children in an early post-soviet Russia.
Vibovo
Mystery-solving adventure with unrelenting tension. It's almost like Silent Hill or Stephen King's It set in post.soviet Russia. Aside from thriller and horror elements this game also offers entracing insight into Russian nineties throught the eyes of kids, realities of the one Russian neighborhood, many carefully arranged details and cultural references.
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