Black Book: Prologue

Black Book: Prologue

Morteshka · 2020 · RPG, Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Atmospheric

PC
Very Positive94% · 1,247
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About Black Book: Prologue

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Step into rural Russia as apprentice witch Vasilisa, battling Slavic mythological creatures with collected spell cards in turn-based combat inspired by Slay the Spire. Uncover the mysterious Black Book's seals while solving riddles and uncovering folklore in this free prologue that blends adventure, deck-building, and Northern Russian mythology brought to life by expert anthropologists.


Black Book: Prologue is a free standalone version of the game, featuring an essential part of the story - the First Day of Vasilisa becoming a witch.

Welcome to the mysterious, yet intriguing world of Black Book - an Adventure game mixed with deck building turn-based combat, inspired by the likes of Slay the Spire.

In the game, you’ll step forth into the rural countryside as Vasilisa - an apprentice sorcerer, trained in witchcraft. Travel across the lands as you aid common folk by persuading - and sometimes battling - the otherworldly creatures of Slavic myth.
  • Uncover the seals of Black Book
    Unleash hellish spells on your enemies! Collect spell cards and new skills as you progress.
  • A Historic Adventure
    solve riddles and complete side-quests as you learn more about life in the countryside of olden Russia.
  • Myths and legends
    Explore a world based on Northern Russian mythology. Learn from an in-game encyclopedia, created with the help of expert anthropologists - and find all folk tales hidden within the game!

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jun 1, 2026
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 13, 2024
witch ♥♥♥♥. demons. fire. ooh
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 23, 2024
I'm not much a fan of card-style games but I did enjoy this prologue. I liked the "hints" option that revealed the meaning of some words common to the lore and culture. Simple enough to play and if you enjoy cultural-based lore this, I think, is good. Though I won't be purchasing the game I'm still giving this a thumbs up. Just because I don't like the the game mechanics doesn't warrant a bad review. To each their own.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Mar 8, 2024
I recommend buying the full version, the game is worth it
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 15, 2026
Interesting
Recommended Feb 22, 2025
Nice demo to see if you want the whole game

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