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Guide a young nun through surreal 19th-century Russia, solving puzzles as she questions faith alongside the Devil's voice.
Released 02 May 2024
Pray to Shift Reality
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Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.
Developed by Odd Meter · Published by 11 bit studios
In an alternative 19th-century Russia, young nun Indika is sent on an errand beyond her monastery. As she travels through bleak, distorted landscapes, she hears a voice she calls the Devil, whose presence leaves open questions about faith, doubt, and what is real.
Move Indika through linear third-person environments by walking, running, climbing, and exploring. The journey includes environmental puzzles, occasional chase sequences, and moments when prayer changes the divided world around her.
Pixel-art mini-games depict episodes from Indika's past. Books and objects found along the way provide details about her and award faith points; gaining levels offers bonuses that increase those points.
In this sample, players who connect with INDIKA most often praise its distinctive, unsettling atmosphere and striking visuals, along with its unusual story and questions about faith, guilt, and reality. Voice acting—especially the Devil's commentary—is another recurring highlight. Reactions to the ideas and tone vary, while criticism often centers on the mostly slow walking, simple puzzles, and pixel-art mini-games that some find disruptive or tedious.
Play a TPP adventure game that combines an imaginative story with a dark sense of humor
Join a young nun Indika on her journey of self-discovery
Meet the devil himself as Indika’s unlikely travel companion
Explore the hidden depths of Indika’s soul while tackling unique puzzle elements
Travel through surreal landscapes of Russia seen in a distorted mirror
Uncover Indika's troubled past in the form of 2D pixel art mini-games
INDIKA is a third-person, story-driven game set in a strange world where religious visions clash with harsh reality. It tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual, horn-headed companion by her side.
On the outside, Indika seems to be a typical nun attempting to adjust to a difficult and monotonous monastery life. Humble and innocent in her appearance, do not be deceived as this young girl has also made a highly unlikely acquaintance—as she speaks with the devil himself.
Indika’s unusual connection with the Evil One leads her on an errand beyond the safe walls of the monastery. The world she discovers can only be described as a wild combination of comedy and tragedy straight out of the novels by Dostoyevski and Bulhakov.
The subjects of religion and authority are prevalent throughout Indika’s journey and she’ll be faced with many questions along the way. Guide her to find the answers one by one before she can finish her life-defining odyssey.
Odd Meter is a small, independent studio formerly based in Moscow and now operating out of Kazakhstan. Its members put aesthetics at the forefront and aren’t afraid to tread the fine line of ethical norms. Their game is a great testament to that, as INDIKA constitutes an open challenge to the industry's established approach to creating video games.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Steam Deck | Verified |
| Achievements | 16 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Metacritic | 80/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
