- FREE FOREVER - 1 September 2026
Hey, y'all! Ladies and gentlemen, happy Day of Knowledge to everyone! In honor of this, from now on and forever, my first game DOM RUSALOK is free on Steam. Forever.And if you'd like to support me, please go play my latest game, Bonereader.BONEREADER is a dark card game adventure with narrative elements where you survive deadly games of chance against otherworldly spirits in pursuit of a second life. Build supernatural synergies between cards, mystical dice, and powerful items, overcome each opponent's unique "house rule," and uncover the truth behind your own execution.Wander through a dreamlike afterlife where justice is uncertain, fate is measured in numbers, and redemption must be won—not given.Thank you for all your support for all this years.
- My new game BONEREADER Launches on August 6! - 24 July 2026
Roll the dice for a shot at rebirth in this otherworldly card game adventure. Build your deck, harness mystical dice, and battle spirits in a deadly game of chance through a psychedelic purgatory. Will you escape—or be damned for eternity?Every soul in Purgatory plays by different rules. Every spirit has something to wager. Every roll could decide your fate.ROLL THE BONESBuild your collection of mystical cards and dice.Roll the "bones" to play cards and score big.Create powerful synergies between your cards, dice, and items.Push your score ever higher in a deadly game of chance.Every roll matters—greed can save you or damn you. THE HOUSE HAS RULESNo two opponents play alike.Every spirit twists the game with its own supernatural "house rule," forcing you to adapt your strategy, rethink your deck, and gamble against impossible odds.Challenge a host of mysterious otherworldly spirits.Outsm…
- My new game Loretta is available NOW! - 16 February 2023
Loretta is out! Hooray! Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. This story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592540/Loretta/ I sincerely thank everyone who took part in the creation of this game, my friends, colleagues and each of YOU for continuing to follow my work! I sincerely hope you enjoy Loretta as much as I enjoyed working on it. Please feel free to leave feedback, write comments, share it with friends and help others learn about our humble game, and, of course... play it! :) And thanks to all! Sincerely, Yakov
- February 16, 2023 - Release Date Reveal - 26 January 2023
Hey y'all! I have big news! After two years of development, Loretta is finished! It's hard to believe that this journey has come to an end. But now the most interesting part is ahead. (╯✧▽✧)╯Loretta will release on PC on February 16th. Finally! *:･ﾟ✧ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592540/Loretta/ And we invite you to join her story! Sincerely, Yakov and Daria
- DOM RUSALOK - IndieCup Celebration 2021 - 8 October 2021
Indie Cup is the largest indie games contest in Eastern Europe. Twice a year, our online event hosts hundreds of upcoming titles by independent developers from over 22 countries. Participating games are evaluated by a professional jury, with entries voted best receiving feedback, prizes and awards. (づ ◕‿◕ )づ DOM RUSALOK on-50% sale. (Oct 7 – Oct 11) Pretty good deal, if you ask me
- NEW LORETTA DEMO LIVE on Steam - 5 October 2021
Hey y'all, Yakov here! I would like to present to you a New DEMO of Loretta. Loretta is a psychological thriller that would make the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes and would lead her through a self-crafted nightmare. This story is about a woman, dealing with betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, relationships problems and the difficult social situation of the 1940s. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592540/Loretta/ Please feel free to share with your friends, add Loretta to the wishlist, and leave your feedback!
- Loretta Demo on Steam Next Fest - 17 June 2021
Hey, folks! Would love to hear any feedback you've thought made while playing the demo of my new game - Loretta. Please. feel free, to share it! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592540/Loretta Loretta is a psychological thriller that would make the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes and would lead her through a self-crafted nightmare. This story is about a woman, dealing with betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, relationships problems and difficult social situation of the 1940s.
- Loretta on Steam - 7 April 2021
Hello! My name is Yakov Butuzov, and I am an indie game developer. I would like to present to you a game that I have been working on - Loretta. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592540/Loretta/ Loretta is a psychological thriller that would make the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes and would lead her through a self-crafted nightmare. This story is about a woman, dealing with betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, relationships problems and difficult social situation of the 1940s. Conceptually and aesthetically, the game is inspired by the American art of the twentieth century, the works of Andrew Wyeth and Edward Hopper, film noir of the 40s-50s, thrillers by Alfred Hitchcock, the Philip Ridley movie "The Reflecting Skin", the books "1922" by Stephen King and "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov. Loretta is a story-driven adventure game in which gameplay focuses on choosing phrases in…
- DOM RUSALOK - Pancake Week Sale -25% - Teaser Loretta - 9 March 2021
DOM RUSALOK is participating in a special sale dedicated to Maslenitsa! I sincerely congratulate all of you. Delicious pancakes for everyone, if not with caviar, then at least with sour cream! I'am also started work on a new game, but I'm afraid it is still too early. Here's a quick teaser: The year is 1947. Lora and Walter Harris move to a farm, which used to belong to his parents. Walter is a writer and Lora is an unemployed housewife. Both are quite unsuccessful. The family is going through financial difficulties. The situation is also complicated by the fact that Walter owes money to people from New York. And although the husband keeps it a secret from his wife, Lora has a suspicion. Same as she suspects him of cheating. Lora understands that she gave up her job, her dreams and other opportunities for her failure of a husband, she doesn’t even love. Now she is stuck in a cold empty…
- The BIG patch is here - 28 January 2021
Hi! The BIG patch is here! Added the ability to play in any resolution; Completely reworked computer screens and VHS episodes; Removed the alarm clock in the scientist's office; The letter "i" near objects became fatter; Removed incorrectly working shaders; Fixed bug with audio cassette; Correction of typos in Russian and English versions. We apologize to those who lost their saves due to the patch, but, unfortunately, it was impossible to do otherwise. We are very sorry! Thank you for your attention!
- Mini-patch #2 is here! - 13 January 2021
Hi! Mini-patch №2 is here. * Added the ability to make screenshots on Steam; * Fixed some phrases and dialogues; * The game has become more friendly for streams and YouTube-videos; * Fixed some typos and errors; We apologize to those who lost their saves due to the patch, but, unfortunately, it was impossible to do otherwise. We are very sorry! Thank you for your attention.
- Mini-patch is here! - 11 January 2021
Hello! Mini patch is here. *Added display resolution disclaimer. *changes to in-game cinematics *Removed some bright flashes *Fixed some typos We appreciate all of your comments and feedback. Thank you!
- Provincial 90’s Russia - a space where no one can hear your scream. - 8 October 2020
Hello, My name is Yakov Butuzov, and I am an indie game developer from Russia. I would like to present to you a game that I have been working on for two years. Døm Rusalok – a horror-adventure game about childhood of post-soviet kids in 1990’s Russia; the story is set in a provincial town on the outskirts of the crumbling Soviet Empire. It is a story about children who come across a mystical horror, told through the lens of an era with a special kind of aesthetic of that time only. Døm Rusalok – is a game about children confronted with a disturbing horror they are unable to comprehend. This is a story that follows the traditions of great works by Stephen King and Robert Stine. Only this time action does not take place in cozy suburban America, but at cellars, basements and yards of provincial 90’s Russia. The post-soviet Russian setting gives the game a unique atmosphere like no other.…
