Vasilisa

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Vasilisa is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Steppe Hare Studio and was released on November 27, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

The 1990s. After the collapse of the USSR, an ancient evil awakens in an abandoned bunker beneath your village. A dark spirit possesses a local girl, Vasilisa, heralding the invasion of monstrous forces. You must gather a team to find rare ingredients, brew a magical potion in Baba Yaga's hut, and lift the curse from the beauty — before the village turns into a realm of terror. Explore eerie loca…

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and atmospheric co-op experience, especially enjoyable when played with friends.
It features unique Eastern European folklore elements and has solid visuals that enhance the gameplay.
Despite being in early access, the game shows potential for growth and improvement, with engaging mechanics and a challenging environment.

The game can become monotonous after a few hours, and there are some bugs that affect the experience.
Hitboxes can be unfair at times, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
Currently, there is only one location to explore, which limits the overall content and replayability.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with users noting its solid mechanics and engaging visuals, drawing comparisons to similar games like Devour. While some players feel uncertain about certain aspects, the overall experience is described as fun and intense, earning a rating of 8/10.
- “It has solid style and visuals and interesting and fun gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay and visuals, very intense sessions.”
- “I'm not completely sure what I'm doing yet, but the gameplay was solid.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics of the game are generally regarded as solid and stylish, typical for an indie horror title, with a score of 9.5/10 highlighting their quality. Players appreciate the visuals for enhancing the intense gameplay experience while effectively incorporating elements of Eastern European folklore.
- “Visuals: 9.5/10”
- “It has solid style and visuals and interesting and fun gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay and visuals, very intense sessions.”
- “The graphics are about standard for an indie horror.”
- “The visuals lack polish and feel outdated compared to other titles.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game requires at least an average PC for smooth performance, indicating that lower-end systems may struggle to run it effectively.
- “Performance: You need at least an average PC to run smoothly.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on mid-range hardware.”
- “Optimization is lacking; frequent stutters and long loading times ruin the experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly on the Steam Deck at nearly 60 fps with medium settings.
- “Runs great.”
- “Runs great on Steam Deck using medium settings, almost 60 fps.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for being both fun and funny, with many users noting its significant potential to enhance the overall experience.
- “Very fun and very funny, with so much potential!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its strong atmosphere, making it one of the most enjoyable co-op experiences, even if it isn't the scariest.
- “I've played a lot of co-op games - this is not the scariest one, but it is one of the most atmospheric and enjoyable.”