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Deal | Inspired by Russian folklore and highly rated, this narrative RPG is 66% off on Steam

An image showing a campfire in Black Book.
ⓘ Morteshka
An image showing a campfire in Black Book.
Black Book is a narrative RPG currently on sale on Steam, in which you must explore a mysterious world and complete various missions. But the dangers are everywhere, and every choice you make will have consequences.

Developed by Morteshka and published by HypeTrain Digital on August 10, 2021, Black Book is a narrative RPG set in 19th-century Russia. It is currently 66% off on Steam and available for $8.49 instead of $24.99. But according to SteamDB, this sale ends on June 25, 2026.

You play as Vasilisa, who embarks on a quest to find a demonic artifact that can grant any wish. However, to receive this reward, you'll need to find seven seals.

The goal is to help Vasilisa by exploring different regions. During your journey, you will meet people and also face many demons in a deck-building card combat system. By defeating your enemies, you'll be able to unlock new cards, which will also allow you to acquire new skills.

However, you'll have to make choices that could affect the rest of your adventure. As a result, every decision can have serious consequences, and you'll need to choose your actions carefully.

An image showing Vasilisa and two other characters in Black Book.
ⓘ Morteshka
An image showing Vasilisa and two other characters in Black Book.
An image showing a fight in Black Book.
ⓘ Morteshka
An image showing a fight in Black Book.

Its dark world, inspired by Russian folklore, is very popular with players. The game's story is well-written and full of twists and turns. Its visuals are also worth noting, as are its gameplay mechanics. But while it has received 92% positive reviews out of 6,622 reviews on Steam, several players did not enjoy their experience. Indeed, its user interface has been criticized, and its combat seems repetitive. Furthermore, progression in this game is slow, which isn't for everyone.

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-06-18 (Update: 2026-06-18)