At the beginning of May, a new game about the journey of a young nun with an unusual companion was released on Steam. You can find out more about it here.
What game are we talking about? INDIKA is a game that was released on May 2, 2024, on Steam. A release on PS5 is expected to follow in the future. Until May 16, 2024, you can save 10% on a purchase on Steam.
INDIKA follows the story and journey of self-discovery of a young nun from Russia. During this journey, the nun named Indika has an unusual companion: the devil himself.
What to expect: INDIKA is set in early 19th-century Russia, where religion confronts harsh reality. At this time, the young nun Indika sets out to find herself and cope with her monotonous life in the convent.
Her unusual connection to “evil” and a mission lead her out of the safety of the convent walls. Outside awaits a world that is described on Steam as a mix of comedy and tragedy. You take on the role of the nun Indika and travel through a distorted mirror world of reality.
The story of Indika is at the forefront
As the trailer shows, many different elements characterize the visually appealing game. Even though the story and conflict take center stage, you don’t just walk around as Indika: You find loot, solve puzzles, fight for your survival, and explore your past.
The sections about Indika’s past even differ visually from the rest of the game: You experience them in colorful 2D pixel graphics.
How is the game received? So far, INDIKA seems to be more of a hidden gem on Steam. However, of the nearly 1,900 reviews, 89% are very positive. According to TwitchTracker, 215 streamers played the game on release day, and over 80,000 viewers were present.
It can be said that INDIKA generated attention, and there was hardly any negative criticism from players. The graphics and the mix of styles, as well as the interesting setting, are especially praised. “Disturbing, philosophical, funny, unpredictable… I haven’t encountered a game like this in a long time,” summarizes a player their opinion on Steam.
The main criticism is that the game sometimes rushes through interesting story segments too quickly, making it feel a bit rushed and unfinished. On May 2, a new co-op game also launched on Steam, which became a huge hit: A co-op game like Half-Life in a research lab is a massive success on Steam
