❗ EARLY ACCESS ❗ This game is an anthology of visual novels, which includes the “Deep Russian Depression” (pilot chapter) and custom stories from the game community. You can create your own stories as mods for the game and publish them in the Steam Workshop.
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Note: This Early Access game is not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“There is not enough content to consider a full release of the game in 2024.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“At least four years since the game's release in Early Access.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Difference in quantity and quality of visual novels. My mission is to gather like-minded individuals in one place and turn Deep Russian Depression into a significant anthology of visual novels! If my idea doesn't resonate with the community, Deep Russian Depression will transform into my personal small collection of visual novels.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is a basis, on which anyone can create their own visual novel. The main visual novel from the game developer is presented as a pilot chapter to assess the potential of the story and literary skills.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“In the current vision of the game, I have no plans to change the game's price ever. However, regional prices will be adjusted annually based on the current exchange rate of each currency against the United States Dollar (USD).”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

Deep Russian Depression is designed for everyone to express themselves. Integration with the Steam Workshop will allow showcasing creations to the community, and the best ones will be added to the game. Some of them will be available for sale in the in-game store, providing their creators with passive income.”
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Reasons to create your visual novel as a mod for this game

  • Availability of a template and instructions for creating your visual novel;
  • Easy set up of game mechanics with the ability to modify and disable them;
  • No need to spend time on technical aspects of the game not related to your story;
  • Easy to share and promote your creations in our game community;
  • Best creations get special attention: creators of them may earn money and respect.

About This Game

Game Current Status

Now, only the pilot chapter of the main story is available, which demonstrates gameplay mechanics, the developer's narrative style, and the story's introduction. The scenario of the main story already exists (most respondents found it well), but the developer has critical problems with filling the game with content: graphics, music and random events. The release has been promised for February 24, 2024, so game is being released in Early Access.

Find Your Own Role In Game Development

The game already has a basis for creating visual novels with role-playing game elements: everyone who interested in this opportunity may purchase this game, create own visual novel as a mod for Deep Russian Depression and publish it in the Steam Workshop.

If you have talents istead creating visual novels but you want to be a part of the game's development, publish your creations in the Steam Workshop too. The best creations will be approved and added to the game, allowing their creators to receive monetary rewards.

If you are not willing to be a part of the game's development or patiently wait for its completion, then don't buy the game now, because you may be disappointed.

Main Story Concept

Deep Russian Depression is a visual novel about existence somewhere in post-Soviet Russia at the beggining of the 21st century. The protagonist of this story is a young person of his time at the crucial moment in his life. Confronted with various challenges, you will have to make decisions that impact the personal qualities of the hero and determine his destiny.

Playable character has six characteristics, which stats determine how various events will unfold. Moreover, all characteristics get random stats at the beginning of the story, which can make each reading of the story different from others.

Sometimes during the game, there will be small but varied random events unrelated to the main storyline. Completing these events, your character will get various buffs and debuffs, which will affect the character's stats entire all storyline.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows Vista or Higher
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.10 or Higher
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo (64 bit only)
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 or Higher | Steam OS 2.0 (64 bit)
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
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