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Anton hears a voice none else can hear:
Pustyrnik,
A spirit of the steppes,
Who dwells in the wasteland,
Who smells what people hide,
Breathes at the back of his neck.

A telegram calls Anton home
To the land that raised him,
To the land he left behind,
To uncover the fate of a friend,
The only one he ever loved.

The steppes will not answer
Until he remembers why he left.
Remembers what was lost.

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Please note: this is a demo. Only one chapter is available, but it should give you a glimpse of the lore, story, and features. If you like it and want to see more, share your thoughts!

• Demo: one chapter available (2.5k words, ~15 mins)
• Find clues and solve light puzzles
• Shape Anton's personality and the story with Stats and Status Effects
• One ending (in demo)
• Recommended resolution: 1920x1080 (fullscreen supported from Settings)

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Pustyrnik

He who dwells in the wasteland

Nobody knows exactly what he is.
Most dismiss him as a myth,
An old superstition,
A product of primal fears.

Others think of him as part of local folklore,
A story,
A fairy tale.

Still others believe he is a spirit to be respected, if not worshiped.

And only the old folk prefer not to speak of him at all.
For they know the truth: "Steppe hears it all."

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Anton (the protagonist)

A prominent yet snobby young man who studies Arts and Sciences in the Capital and struggles to reconcile his identity with his roots.

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Content Warning

This story contains themes and content that may be disturbing to some players.
This is work of fiction, intended for mature audiences only Player discretion advised

Sensitive topics include: Psychological distress

Sensory warning Contains flashing lights and screen shake that may affect players with photosensitive epilepsy

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Made for Spoktober 2026 Jam (thank you for hosting and inspiration!)