Volkolak: The Will of Gods

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Volkolak: The Will of Gods is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Volkolak Team and was released on August 22, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Volkolak: The Will of Gods is a 2D Soulslike Metroidvania set in a dark Slavic fantasy world where a necromancer's curse drives inhabitants mad. Players explore a vast medieval realm, battling corrupted enemies with a deep combat system and can transform into a werewolf to unlock unique abilities. Multiple classes offer diverse playstyles, blending magic, combat, and mythology.

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Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

atmosphere13 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The hand-drawn 2D art style is stunning and effectively conveys a dark, atmospheric Slavic fantasy world.
The transformation mechanic into a werewolf adds depth to gameplay, enhancing exploration and combat options.
The game features a rich narrative influenced by Slavic mythology, with choices that impact the story and character development.

The combat system can feel clunky and lacks the weight and responsiveness expected, leading to a less satisfying gameplay experience.
Difficulty spikes and some tedious backtracking can frustrate players, especially before unlocking key abilities.
The narrative delivery can be convoluted, with excessive dialogue that detracts from engagement and clarity.

atmosphere
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Volkolak: The Will of Gods" is consistently praised for its rich, dark, and immersive Slavic fantasy elements, drawing heavily from folklore and ancient Rus. Players appreciate the detailed environments, haunting music, and effective voice acting that together create a thick sense of dread and engagement, making the game a captivating experience. Overall, the atmospheric presentation enhances the gameplay, making it difficult to disengage from the world.
- “The Slavic folklore vibe is dark, gritty, and atmospheric.”
- “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.”
- “Graphics, music, animations - everything in this game creates a special 'dark Slavic' atmosphere.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
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The story of "Volkolak: The Will of Gods" is characterized by its dark, brooding atmosphere and a unique narrative that explores themes of divine will, human choice, and personal darkness, diverging from typical hero's journey tropes. While some players find the storytelling less engaging or coherent, many appreciate the rich character development, literary dialogue, and the impact of player choices on both combat and narrative outcomes. Overall, the game offers a compelling and immersive experience, enhanced by its atmospheric world-building and intricate plot twists.
- “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 incredibly engaging; the characters are colorful and unique, and the dialogue is written in a very literary way, which enhances the context of the game.”
- “Some other reviews mentioned that the story doesn't make sense, but I think that's mostly because it's just not told in an engaging way.”
- “It’s not some grand quest to save the world, just a grim, personal journey of finally accepting your own darkness.”
- “The visual style is undoubtedly worth attention, but the gameplay needs to be balanced, as the skills learned during the story can be skipped.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a transformative mechanic that significantly alters player experience, emphasizing precise, stamina-conscious combat that rewards patience and skill mastery, particularly during boss fights. Players appreciate the game's old-school vibe, gorgeous location designs, and atmospheric graphics, though some note a need for better balance in skill progression. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and immersive, blending interesting mechanics with a compelling narrative.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “You are thrust into a world that reacts to your decisions, both narratively and mechanically, and the game leans into ambiguity rather than exposition.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
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The graphics of the game are praised for their hand-drawn 2D art style, which effectively conveys a cozy yet dark atmosphere, reminiscent of comic books and old cartoons. While some reviews note that the in-game graphics may not match the polished dialogue, the overall visual presentation, including textures and animations, contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience. Users appreciate the stylish design and atmospheric elements that enhance the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “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
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
18%
18%
The music in the game is widely praised for its authenticity and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, creating a unique "dark Slavic" experience. Reviewers highlight the harmonious integration of the soundtrack with the visuals and animations, contributing to a vibrant and immersive world. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's artistic elements beautifully.
- “The music complements the game perfectly.”
- “The drawing of locations, the sounds of nature turning into an ominous whisper, and the stunning soundtrack make this world alive and breathing.”
- “The original drawing and well-woven musical style create a dark and unique atmosphere.”
- “Stylish graphics and music, user-friendly platforming, a variety of enemies, interesting leveling.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that the grinding aspect involves tedious backtracking, particularly before unlocking specific wolf abilities, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Some backtracking feels a bit tedious before you unlock certain wolf abilities.”
- “The grinding required to level up feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported minor stability issues, specifically noting occasional glitches such as texture sags. Overall, these issues appear to be infrequent and do not significantly impact gameplay.
- “A couple of times I noticed small glitches in the form of texture sags.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several instances of lag that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy, particularly through native advertising on the Steam Deck, has garnered interest among users, suggesting a unique approach to integrating promotional content within the gaming experience.

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Volkolak: The Will of Gods is a action adventure game.

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 Volkolak Team.

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

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

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