Deserter: Prologue

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Deserter: Prologue is a single player survival role playing game. It was developed by AskaLot Games and was released on August 26, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The prologue to Deserter is a free, standalone chapter that introduces you to the bleak world of the main story. You are John Holden, a soldier broken by endless bloodshed and lies — witness to something that can’t be unseen. With no way back, there’s only one option left: escape. Time is short. Each night is a chance to prepare, but every misstep brings you closer to death on the front line…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Impressive stealth mechanics that require strategic thinking and careful planning.
Engaging atmosphere with a well-written story and outstanding voice acting.
Offers replayability and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games like This War of Mine.

The game is currently just a demo, leaving players wanting more content.
Some UI elements are not intuitive, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
NPC behavior can be unrealistic, breaking immersion during stealth sequences.

gameplay
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The gameplay features a well-received rewind mechanic and shares similarities with "This War of Mine," focusing on scavenging, trading, and stealth elements. Overall, players appreciate the engaging mechanics that enhance the survival experience.
- “The rewind mechanics are great!”
- “The game's mechanics are very similar to 'This War of Mine', featuring scavenging, trading, and stealth.”
- “The game's mechanics are very similar to 'This War of Mine', featuring scavenging, trading, and stealth.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Despite being a demo, the game offers a sense of replayability that makes it feel substantial rather than disposable. Players find value in revisiting the content, suggesting that it has engaging elements worth exploring multiple times.
- “The game doesn’t feel like a throwaway, even though it's only a demo, and it offers some replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
- “The different character paths and endings encourage multiple runs to fully experience the story.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by an amazing live-recorded soundtrack and outstanding acting, creating a palpable environment that immerses players. Additionally, the multiple pathways to achieve goals further enrich the overall experience.
- “Amazing live-recorded soundtrack, outstanding acting, and a palpable atmosphere that immerses you in the experience.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world with every detail.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and an evocative soundtrack creates a truly captivating atmosphere.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are praised for their simple style and appealing visuals, contributing positively to the overall aesthetic experience.
- “I love the simple style and beautiful visuals of the game.”
- “The graphics are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
- “The art direction is fantastic, creating a visually captivating experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features an impressive live-recorded soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, complemented by outstanding acting. This combination contributes to a rich and immersive experience, allowing players to engage with the game in multiple ways.
- “Amazing live-recorded soundtrack, outstanding acting, palpable atmosphere, and multiple ways to achieve the goal.”
story
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The game features well-designed cutscenes that enhance an engaging and interesting storyline, contributing to an immersive narrative experience.
- “It has very nicely designed cutscenes and an interesting story.”