KARJALA — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know

A hot-tempered private of the Soviet army is sent through a portal to the Backrooms behind a fight with an officer, he needs to find a missing scientists. Release date to be announced.

Coming soonAdventureby UWEGPrice: N/A
Quick verdict KARJALA is one of the most anticipated upcoming Adventure games on Steam, with no release date confirmed yet. It's on our trending radar ahead of launch — a strong early signal. If you like Adventure games such as Slime Jump, Emissary Zero, Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout, it's worth a wishlist.

About KARJALA

Remember your feelings when you first touched your parent's videotape, the 4:3 picture format, the noise on the screen and something very interesting that lies ahead. But here the story is about something else: a creepy experiment leads a hapless soldier to Backrooms, where he has to go through several levels, meet dangerous creatures and try to get back. Explore, hide, listen to every suspicious sound, especially footsteps.... Most importantly, survive. KARJALA is a horror game set in the Soviet Backrooms world. The game is based on a popular internet creepypasta about an unusual place where a person gets trapped and is lost for days, months and years. All of this is flavored with the atmosphere of Karelian forests and Soviet aesthetics. While exploring this creepy and mysterious place, you will have to familiarize yourself with the history of Backrooms exploration by the Soviet military and solve puzzles. On your way you may meet dangerous creatures, which you need to avoid by all means. In the game KARJALA you will plunge into a tense and frightening atmosphere where the emphasis is on exploration, solving puzzles and survival. This game will have you on guard from start to finish as you try to find your way out of this dark and supernatural place. There are several different levels of Backrooms in Karjala, each with their own unique features and challenges. In each of these levels, you may encounter different Entities that are usually hostile and dangerous. Encountering any of them can be a terrifying and deadly experience. Players should be careful and use stealth to avoid them.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

Genre
Adventure
Developer
UWEG
Release
Coming soon
Price
N/A

Should You Play KARJALA?

Who it's for: fans of Adventure games like Slime Jump, Emissary Zero, Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout.

Remember your feelings when you first touched your parent's videotape, the 4:3 picture format, the noise on the screen and something very interesting that lies ahead. But here the story is about something else: a creepy experiment leads a hapless soldier to Backrooms, where he has to go through several levels, meet dangerous creatures and try to get back. Explore, hide, listen to every suspicious sound, especially footsteps.... Most importantly, survive. KARJALA is a horror game set in the Soviet Backrooms world. The game is based on a popular inter…

KARJALA is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar ahead of release.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 64-bit · Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: Geforce GTX 1070 · DirectX: Version 12 · Storage: 20 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 64-bit · Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: Geforce RTX 2050 · DirectX: Version 12 · Storage: 20 GB available space

KARJALA — Frequently Asked Questions

When does KARJALA release?
KARJALA does not have a confirmed release date yet; it is listed as Coming Soon on Steam.
What kind of game is KARJALA?
KARJALA is an Adventure game. A hot-tempered private of the Soviet army is sent through a portal to the Backrooms behind a fight with an officer, he needs to find a missing scientists.
Is KARJALA multiplayer or co-op?
No — KARJALA is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is KARJALA on Steam Deck or consoles?
KARJALA runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does KARJALA cost?
Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
What are KARJALA's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is KARJALA worth wishlisting?
If you enjoy Adventure games like Slime Jump, Emissary Zero, Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout, yes. It's on our trending radar.
Who made KARJALA?
KARJALA is developed by UWEG and published by SQRT Games.
What games is KARJALA similar to?
KARJALA sits alongside Adventure games such as Slime Jump, Emissary Zero, Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout.
What platforms is KARJALA on?
KARJALA is available on Windows.

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