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Volkolak: The Will of Gods

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98%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
98% User Score Based on 106 reviews

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About Volkolak: The Will of Gods

Volkolak: The Will of Gods is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy, medieval, historical and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Volk Team and was released on August 22, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Roadmap About the GameVolkolak: The Will of Gods is a 2D Soulslike Metroidvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting. The action takes place in the Far-away State, a vast, rich world of medieval times for exploration. After the ominous curse of the necromancer Koschei the Immortal, its inhabitants go mad and turn into evil. The protagonist will have to fight his minions using a deep combat syste…

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews
story8 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features a stunning Slavic mythology-inspired setting with immersive dark fantasy atmosphere and rich lore.
  • Combat is challenging, weighty, and rewarding, combining soulslike mechanics with metroidvania exploration and meaningful werewolf transformation.
  • Hand-drawn 2D visuals, atmospheric music, and deep narrative with choice-driven storylines and multiple endings create a unique and engaging experience.
  • Some gameplay aspects feel clunky, with floaty controls, slow animations, and occasional unpolished combat mechanics impacting fluidity.
  • The story and dialogue delivery can be overwhelming or confusing at times, with pacing and exposition issues affecting immersion.
  • The game is still in early access with limited content, technical hiccups like loading delays, and a need for further balancing and quality-of-life improvements.

  • story

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The story is engaging and atmospheric, blending brooding, mythic themes with a personal, dark journey that resonates emotionally, particularly through its Slavic-inspired dread and unique narrative choices. While some find it slow-burning or occasionally confusing, most praise its literary dialogue, intriguing characters, and the meaningful impact of player decisions on both story and combat. Overall, the narrative is a standout aspect that draws players into a dense, immersive world rich with hidden paths and thematic depth.

    • “Rather than presenting a generic fantasy backdrop, the game frames its story as a clash between divine will, human choice, and the curse of the beast within, creating a tone that is brooding, mythic, and deliberately oppressive.”
    • “Watching the story unfold is also incredibly engaging, the characters are colorful and unique, and the dialogue itself is written in a very literary way, which is actually a good thing in the context of the game!”
    • “The atmosphere is thick with Slavic dread, the combat feels weighty and satisfying, and the story really pulls you in.”
    • “Some other reviews mentioned that the story doesn't make sense, but I think that's mostly because it's not told in an engaging way.”
    • “Of course, there are some flaws in the plot and the menu, but that's more of me being picky.”
    • “The visual style is undoubtedly worth attention, but the gameplay needs to be balanced, as the skills learned during the story can be skipped.”

  • atmosphere

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    52% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    Volkolak: The Will of Gods delivers a richly detailed, dark Slavic fantasy atmosphere that deeply immerses players through its gritty environments, folklore-inspired world-building, and evocative music and visuals. The blend of Slavic mythology, paganism, and ancient Rus elements, combined with unique art and voice acting, creates a thick, compelling ambiance that enhances both the storytelling and combat experience. Overall, the game's distinctive and haunting atmosphere stands out as a central and captivating feature.

    • “Environments are rich with detail, often bleak and decaying, reinforcing the game’s grim atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is thick with Slavic dread, the combat feels weighty and satisfying, and the story really pulls you in.”
    • “This game is an incredibly atmospheric journey into the heart of ancient Slavic legends.”
    • “The atmosphere is stronger than the difficulty.”
    • “Even in 2D, the game managed to convey this atmosphere.”
    • “I wasn't too keen on the animation at first, but that feeling faded over time, and it actually seems to add to the atmosphere.”

  • gameplay

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    24% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    Gameplay offers a blend of old-school, stamina-based combat and meaningful transformation mechanics that significantly impact playstyle, rewarding patience and mastery. While some players praise its atmospheric design, responsive controls, and engaging mechanics, others find it slow, occasionally buggy, and tiring early on. Overall, the gameplay delivers a nostalgic yet thoughtful experience, though it may require time to fully appreciate.

    • “The transformation mechanic is a literal game-changer.”
    • “Gameplay is built around precise, stamina-conscious combat that rewards patience and learning rather than aggression.”
    • “Embracing the volkolak form fundamentally alters how the game is played, unlocking new abilities, combat options, and traversal mechanics.”
    • “Hard to control, very slow gameplay, stuck sometimes on loading, feel not finished game, got tired and bored in the first hour”
    • “Gameplay takes a little time to get used to.”
    • “It seems EA is an extended version of the demo (too bad my demo save didn't carry over). It's quite a bummer it probably won't leave EA for another 12 months. Right now there might be 10 hours of gameplay.”

  • graphics

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    44% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a distinctive hand-drawn 2D art style that combines textured, shadowy visuals with a comic book and old cartoon vibe, effectively conveying a dark and atmospheric setting. While some note the graphics are simpler or darker, they are consistently praised for enhancing the immersive, moody experience and complementing the polished dialogue and soundtrack. Overall, the visuals earn strong appreciation for their style, atmosphere, and contribution to the game's unique tone.

    • “Visually, the game adopts a hand-drawn 2D art style that emphasizes texture, shadow, and motion.”
    • “The gameplay is quite interesting, the graphics are on point, and you can tell that the developer put their heart and soul into this game.”
    • “Graphics, music, animations - everything in this game creates a special 'dark Slavic' atmosphere.”
    • “To be honest, the dialogue is a lot more polished than the actual in-game graphics but the whole thing has such a cozy vibe it’s a bit pricey, though.”
    • “Simple 8-bit graphics, plus it can even run on an intercom.”
    • “The graphics here clearly do their part in conveying the dark setting.”

  • music

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    62% positive mentions, 15% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The music is consistently praised for its authenticity and perfect complement to the game's dark Slavic atmosphere, enhancing the immersive experience. Users highlight its harmonious integration with visuals and sound effects, creating a unique and captivating world. Overall, the soundtrack is regarded as a standout element that helps bring the game to life.

    • “The drawing of locations, the sounds of nature turning into an ominous whisper, and the stunning soundtrack make this world alive and breathing.”
    • “Visuals and OST completely carried the game for me, not gonna lie.”
    • “Graphics, music, animations - everything in this game creates a special 'dark Slavic' atmosphere.”
    • “The original drawing and well-woven musical style create a dark and unique atmosphere.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game involves some tedious backtracking, especially before unlocking key abilities, but it avoids feeling overly punishing or frustrating like some challenging titles.

    • “Thought it’d be a tedious 2D Dark Souls clone where you die to every single bush.”
    • “Some backtracking feels a bit tedious before you unlock certain wolf abilities.”

  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users note that the game's monetization includes native advertising, particularly on Steam Deck, which sparked their initial interest, contrasting expectations of it being a typical cash grab.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game generally runs stable but occasionally exhibits minor glitches such as texture sags. These issues are infrequent and do not significantly impact overall performance.

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10h Average play time
10-10h Spent by most gamers
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Volkolak: The Will of Gods is a hack and slash game with fantasy, medieval, historical and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Volkolak: The Will of Gods include indie, 2d, magic, stylized, atmospheric and others.

Volkolak: The Will of Gods is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Volkolak: The Will of Gods.

Volkolak: The Will of Gods was released on August 22, 2025.

Volkolak: The Will of Gods was developed by Volk Team.

Volkolak: The Will of Gods has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Volkolak: The Will of Gods for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Volkolak: The Will of Gods is a single player game.

Similar games include Sands of Aura, BLACKTAIL, Asterigos Curse of the Stars, Crimson Capes, Biomorph and others.