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Games like The Wolf of Derevnya

If The Wolf of Derevnya is your kind of game, the closest matches are Peak or Die, Kindred [Subject 6244] and The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and dark. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About The Wolf of Derevnya: When the villagers of Derevnya begin turning up maimed, suspicion falls on you. Track down the beast to clear your name and save the village—but to unravel the mystery, you will need to confront your own past. A survival-horror choose your own adventure set in Kievan Rus'.

2023Adventure5.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Nightwell Games
The Wolf of Derevnya — Steam game cover
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Can pet a cat nearly as often as you wantChoices feel weighty and ripple into endingsMerges history with pop culture in a unique wayAtmosphericContemplativeDark

Players who liked The Wolf of Derevnya also play

Steam players who put hours into The Wolf of Derevnya also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Peak or Die

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Wolf of Derevnya fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Peak or Die is a narrative-driven survival game about leading a team of adventurers up a deadly mountain, where every decision has lasting consequences. Manage oxygen, food, and team morale while facing moral dilemmas, random events, and an unforgiving environment. Reach the summit — or fail trying.

    IndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. Kindred [Subject 6244]

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Wolf of Derevnya fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    In this eerie, horror visual novel, you are confined in a room with a monster. How will you fare against petrifying odds? Will you be able to work your way into the mind of an indecipherable beast, or will you be added to the casualty count? A word of advice: Choose a side; don't look back.

    2024Indie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Wolf of Derevnya fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPGCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Ranked #4 for The Wolf of Derevnya fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Haunted by the ability to read minds, Suteru embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged him. Uncovering the secrets of his tormentors, he must confront his demons in a story that explores the depths and darkness of the human mind.

    2025AdventureCasual19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Saraab: Beyond The Veil

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Wolf of Derevnya fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    A psychological horror visual novel about healing, where saving your brother means facing your own demons. Elham’s search forces her to confront haunting visions, buried family secrets, and dark entities. Will you help her embrace the light, or let her fall into the darkness?

    IndieAdventureSteam ↗
  6. The Test: Secrets of the Soul

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Wolf of Derevnya fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."

    2023IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Ranked #7 for The Wolf of Derevnya fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Explore the myths and monsters of Europe’s last primeval wilderness. Play as Maia, who arrives at the ancient Białowieża Forest looking to explore her family history. Discover Rage in an adventure game inspired by the experience of the legendary tabletop roleplaying game Werewolf: The Apocalypse.

    2020IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. 7Days Origins

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Ranked #8 for The Wolf of Derevnya fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    7Days Origins is a single-player story game where the storyline changes based on the player's choices. For 7 days, you will meet various characters in the world of the dead. You may become allies and embark on adventures together or become enemies and fight.

    2021IndieAdventureSimulation8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Wolf of Derevnya at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under The Wolf of Derevnya on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Wolf of Derevnya on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under The Wolf of Derevnya on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under The Wolf of Derevnya on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Sally Face - Episode One

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Wolf of Derevnya on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

    2016IndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Refunct

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Wolf of Derevnya on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Refunct is a peaceful, short first-person platformer about restoring a vibrant world.

    2015IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Wolf of Derevnya on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Downwell

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Wolf of Derevnya on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Wolf of Derevnya.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Wolf of Derevnya

How much does The Wolf of Derevnya cost?
The Wolf of Derevnya is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Wolf of Derevnya?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Wolf of Derevnya are Peak or Die, Kindred [Subject 6244], The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening.
Who developed The Wolf of Derevnya?
The Wolf of Derevnya was developed by Nightwell Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on The Wolf of Derevnya.

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