Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil
Code Alkonost is a first-person story-rich, atmospheric survival horror adventure game inspired by Slavic mythology and the medieval era. Travel through a dark fantasy world and encounter the possessive spirits and illusions of the underworld. Experience authentic art style and stories never before seen in horror games.
Story
Not all fairy tales have a happy ending
In ancient times, two armies clashed the Army of the Light the mage warriors, and the Spirits of the Nawia. After a long struggle, the leader of the army Steel remains to fight with his faithful people. However, they surrender to the goddess of the underworld in exchange for leaving the Jawia world alone. In exchange Nawia world took the souls of warriors together with the Army of the Light stronghold and erases the existence of the Army of Light Warriors from the Jawia, what remains is the legend of the epic battle between good and evil, passed down from generation to generation like a fairy tale, and the prophecy that the last warrior will decide the future of mankind, by choosing between light or dark.
Welcome to Dark Fantasy Slavic World
After many years, two twin sisters Sasha and Aleksandra set out to leave gifts in front of the idol of the Slavic god Perun, believing in gods would give them health and peace in the Jawia world. While Sasha is handing over food to the idol, Sister Aleksandra decides to become playful and hides from Sasha, which leads Sasha to the entrance to the Forbidden, a place where robbers are sent when they receive the death penalty, where it was believed that demons wander. After arriving at the Forbidden Forest, she hears her sister screaming, after which she decides to enter the forest, the entrance to the forest is closed and there is no way out for Sasha, the sunset has set. Enter the Slavic survival horror…
Sanity effect
The sanity effect can impact the game’s overall audiovisual experience by adding tension and fear inside the game environment. It’s a patented gameplay feature that will make you think outside the box. Optionally using PC external equipment it will make your gaming experience more immersive based on your emotions.
Travel from Jawia to Nawia
Exciting story-rich game inspired by Slavic mythology and culture. Dark fantasy books and comics heavily inspire the game story. Visit Slavic mythology versions of the human world and the underworld. Encounter mythological creatures, solve Slavic god’s quests, and discover mysteries. Immerse yourself inside dynamic and atmospheric environments, and learn how to use Slavic witchcraft to protect yourself from enemies. Learn about game characters and solve puzzles to progress further.
You can’t fight back
The game protagonist has no weapons or way to fight back. Instead, she needs to run and hide from creatures. The creatures will have several different personalities, so it is up to the player to decide how to deal with them to further progress through the game world. Are they friends or foes?
Real actors and photorealistic environments
The unique visual art style and scanned objects form an ethnographic museum and famous locations never seen in any game before. Scanned face models and voiceovers of real word actors that will provide a breathtaking cinematic experience developed using novel state-of-the-art technologies. Professional performers will provide voice-overs for video game creatures and create the feeling that someone is watching you.
The psychological horror story of maturity and progression
The game provides a different approach to depression and puberty inside a horror game with empathetic and flawed characters. The main protagonist is a young Slavic girl who discovers her abilities and life purpose during her journey. During her progress, Sasha will reach that point of maturity where her body is abruptly changing and she will develop the confidence to make her own decisions, and resist attempts by unwanted creatures to take her soul and control over her own body.
Authentic Slavic music
The game soundtrack consists of ethno and traditional Slavic folklore music but with a different arrangement. Music is accelerated in certain situations to make the player aware of approaching danger. Frightening music and sound effects will create contact tension inside dark forests and abended castles.
We are developing the game with possible integration for VR devices.
Purchase of this base game includes the first chapter. Further chapters are DLC.
Game Discussion
Steam User 9
Great game, I really enjoyed solving the puzzles. I hope that with the next updates more new puzzles will be added
Steam User 9
I installed Code Alkonost because of my love for Slavic mythology, and I have to say—it delivers! The story is absolutely captivating, with deep lore, engaging characters, and an atmosphere that pulls you right into its mystical world. The narrative is top-tier, and I can't wait for the sequel!
One of the things I truly appreciate is that the Alkonost Team constantly improves the game. Weekly updates bring new fixes and enhancements, showing their dedication to making the experience even better.
This is a fascinating project that deserves support—a team that listens to feedback and genuinely wants to deliver something exceptional for the players. If you're into Slavic mythology or just looking for a unique adventure, Code Alkonost is a must-try!
Steam User 11
Pretty good game, needs some optimization but was still fun. here's a walkthrough with settings in 4K if you're interested
Steam User 4
This game was a lot of fun. I definitely felt lost at times and had to look a lot of things up. It's rough around the edges still in its current form, but regardless I loved the narrative, the music, the environments and atmosphere, and the pacing. It's clear a lot of love has gone into this game, and I'm looking forward to seeing the roadmap unfold!
Steam User 7
I grew up playing Sega classics. Never did I think a modern game could capture that magic—until Code Alkonost. It’s an interactive, old-school horror film with incredible atmosphere and immersive storytelling.
The game’s graphics are impressive, creating a world that feels both dreamlike and terrifying, keeping me hooked from start to finish.
New games of this quality and price don’t come around often. Supporting the developers now will help them create DLCs or even a sequel to continue this incredible story.
Steam User 0
Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil is an atmospheric horror-adventure that leans heavily into Slavic folklore, weaving its dark themes around ancient legends, forest spirits, and the thin boundary between the natural world and the supernatural. From its opening moments, the game establishes a sense of personal urgency by framing its story around two sisters: one lost within a forbidden forest and the other determined to retrieve her, even if it means stepping into a realm where myth is not only real but hungry. The disappearance becomes a gateway into a world shaped by ritual, ancestral memory, and forces that predate humanity. This emotional grounding gives the horror a human anchor, preventing it from becoming just a sequence of scares and instead crafting a narrative of duty, dread, and familial devotion.
The world itself is the game’s strongest asset. Thick woods, ancient shrines, dilapidated rural structures, and uncanny ritual sites create a sense of a place both sacred and profaned. The developers draw heavily from Slavic mysticism — creatures like forest guardians, witches, spirits, and demonic entities lurk behind every whisper of wind or flicker of torchlight. This setting elevates the game beyond typical indie horror fare by giving it a lore base rarely explored in Western horror titles. The use of folk-inspired music reinforces this, combining droning voices, rustic instrumentation, and distant echoes to create an auditory landscape that feels older than the characters themselves. Sound and visual design often work hand in hand to make the player feel watched, hunted, or subtly manipulated, even in calm stretches where nothing jumps out.
Gameplay unfolds through a mixture of exploration, puzzle-solving, light survival elements, and narrative progression. As you traverse both earthly and unearthly environments, you gather items, decipher clues, and navigate through dangerous encounters where stealth or quick thinking become essential. The game rarely relies on brute force; instead, it asks players to be observant and patient, rewarding careful study of the environment and punishing recklessness. Many puzzles blend naturally into the environment, tying their logic to ritualistic or mythic symbolism rather than arbitrary patterns. This helps sustain immersion but can occasionally make solutions feel obscure if players are unfamiliar with the cultural background informing the game’s world.
The narrative, while often quiet and fragmented, steadily grows in psychological weight. Themes of grief, obsession, and the cost of confronting ancient forces emerge gradually. Encounters with spirits, both benign and malevolent, convey a sense of morality rooted in folklore rather than modern sensibilities — some entities are not evil by nature but become dangerous through imbalance or neglect. This complexity adds nuance to the game’s horror, making it less about jump scares and more about the unsettling coexistence of humans and the mythic world they once respected but now barely understand. By the time the story reaches its darker revelations, the player has absorbed enough of the world’s logic to grasp the tragedy beneath its supernatural threat.
Yet, for all its ambition, Code Alkonost also shows the hallmarks of a small-team indie project. Technical and aesthetic inconsistencies puncture immersion at times. Some animations feel stiff, certain lines of dialogue lack emotional punch, and environmental detail varies from scene to scene. Occasional sound mixing issues or abrupt transitions can momentarily break the spell the game works hard to maintain. While none of these flaws completely undermine the experience, they create a sense of unevenness that players expecting AAA production values may find jarring. The game’s pacing can also drift; long stretches of exploration may feel too sparse, while some puzzle segments disrupt narrative momentum.
Replayability is limited due to the game’s linear structure. Once you’ve experienced the story, solved its puzzles, and uncovered its secrets, there is little incentive to return. The strength of the game rests in its atmosphere, sense of discovery, and emotional tension — qualities that naturally diminish once you know what lies ahead. That said, players who enjoy exploring rich lore may appreciate revisiting certain areas to catch details they missed during the first run.
Despite its imperfections, Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil remains a distinctive entry in the horror genre. Its commitment to Slavic mythology gives it a unique identity, and its blend of environmental storytelling, eerie soundscapes, and mythic dread creates a haunting experience that lingers long after the credits roll. It is not a polished blockbuster, but a focused, earnest, and culturally rich horror tale crafted with clear passion. For players who appreciate atmospheric horror, folklore-driven narratives, and slow-burning tension over spectacle, the game offers a memorable and unsettling journey into a world where ancient forces wait just beyond the treeline.
Rating: 7/10
Steam User 2
looks like a fun game, cant wait for more updates!!!