Battle evil forces, aid commonfolk and travel across the rural countryside, where humans live alongside mythological creatures.

Black Book isn’t your average roleplaying game. Immerse yourself in a world of Slavic mythology, following the tale of Vasilisa as she seeks out the demonic Black Book; a relic said to have the power to grant any wish to the one person that can uncover each of the Book’s seven seals.

Blending the best parts of card-based, deck-building RPGs with adventure games, Black Book takes gamers on a journey through Slavic folktales, told by a team who grew up hearing them.  It’s a world where myth meets reality and otherworldly creatures live alongside humans but only a select few are gifted enough to see it. Demons, elementals, giant wolves, talking pets, and more bring this shadowy and mysterious world to life. Recruit evil forces to do your bidding, but be careful, because not every monster is what it seems.

Just as Black Book embraces the strong narrative of the adventure genre, fans of turn-based RPGs will feel right at home with its strategic turn-based combat. As you chase the seals of the Black Book, you’ll collect cards that combine to create unique and devastating spells. The cards you choose will directly impact how each battle unfolds, but it doesn’t end there. Companion characters and demon recruits add another layer of strategy to Vasilisa’s journey.

Inspired by games like The Witcher, Slay the Spire, and SteamWorld Quest, Black Book will draw you in with its beautiful, hand-drawn art style and hook you with its evocative, interactive narrative. The world of Slavic mythology is at once familiar and ominous, filled with danger and intrigue, and grounded in Vasilisa’s pursuit of powers that may better be left alone in the pursuit of lost love.

Last week developer Morteshka launched its Black Book Kickstarter campaign, looking to raise $35,000, and a mere 4 days later has reached its initial $35,000 goal.

At $50,000 they will add English voice-over for key characters and story scenes. At $60,000 they will add loyalty quests. Each of the companion characters will get their own side quest delving deeper into that character's backstory. 

The voice-over cast includes award-winning actors with hit-studded resumes. 

• Vasilisa: Sarah Anne Williams known for Jinx in League of Legends and Chihaya in Persona 5
• Egor: Kyle Hebert known for Ryu in Street Fighter and the Narrator in Dragon Ball Z
• Nikolai: Daman Mills known for Frieza in Dragon Ball Super and Kai in Beastars
• Proshka: Emmy winner Ben Diskin known for Mega Man in Mega Man 11 and Aida in Beastars

Interested fans can try out a free Black Book: Prologue on Steam.

Key Features:

• Uncover the seals of Black Book: Unleash hellish spells on your enemies! Collect spell cards and new skills as you progress.
• A Historic Adventure: Solve riddles and complete side-quests as you learn more about life in the Slavic countryside.
• Lead a Demonic Flock: Send demons to do your bidding, but be careful - idle demons will torture you if you don’t find them something to do!
• Myths and legends: Explore a world based on Northern Slavic mythology. Learn from an in-game encyclopedia, created with the help of expert anthropologists - and find all folk tales hidden within the game!