Russian Soul Simulator (2024)

Developer: VD Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 101 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 55 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, meditative walk through photorealistic Russian forests where the only task is to observe and photograph wildlife at your own pace.

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What players say

Players say it is a relaxing walking simulator with beautiful Russian nature, but it suffers from poor optimization, slow walking speed, and shallow gameplay that is only about taking photos. Many completed it in about an hour.

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