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Steam reviews

What players say

Players mostly praise the red-and-black atmosphere, art and folklore setting in this short visual novel, though many wish the multiple endings differed more.

Many players praise the oppressive atmosphere created by the all-red and black visual style, the soundtrack and the Slavic folklore setting, and several call it a good value on sale. Some like the choice-driven story and the way the multiple endings reveal more of the forest creature's backstory. Many reviewers, however, find the game very short, with most playthroughs finishing in a couple of hours, and some feel the endings are small variations of one another and that choices often change less than they seem to. Some find the scares too few or too predictable, and some are annoyed by the time-consuming achievements, especially a long wait for a cat to dance and a timed radio repair. Recent reviews are a little more mixed on the endings but agree on the mood. Overall, reviews are strongly positive.

Who it suits

Suits players who enjoy short, atmospheric horror visual novels with folklore themes and several endings to find, especially on sale.

Who should skip it

Players who want a long story, strong scares or achievements without tedious grinding should skip it.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with longer playtimes are more likely to find the endings repetitive and the achievements tedious, while newcomers mostly praise the atmosphere and short length.

Summarised by AI from 63 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.