Underplayed Gems

Vasilisa and Baba Yaga (2024)

Vasilisa and Baba Yaga cover
Developer
Baba Yaga Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 942 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A story-driven hand-drawn adventure through a dark fairy tale, blending spooky atmosphere with light puzzle-like mini-games.

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What players say

Players praise the game's Slavic folk-inspired atmosphere, music and hand-drawn visual style, calling it cozy and heartfelt, but note the gameplay is simple and repetitive, offering little variety beyond walking, puzzles, and sometimes clumsy combat. Opinions split on whether the straightforward loop fits the fairy-tale tone or feels dull.

Screenshots

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