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KARA
"KARA" is a visual novel following an ordinary high schooler whose life slowly spirals into a nightmare. Sleep deprivation, a tragic chain of events, and dark secrets will force you to question reality itself.

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Leaving Early Access: 2027

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“KARA has a planned, coherent story, but we're releasing it in acts. The first two acts are already available for complete playthrough and form a complete introductory section of the plot.

Early Access will allow us to incorporate player feedback when working on the game's technical state, interface, text readability, and narrative pacing. The main plot and ending are already defined—feedback will help us further polish the remaining acts without turning the story into a vote.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Estimated timeframe: 9-12 months. Our work schedule is approximately one new act every three months. This is a guideline, not a guaranteed date: if any act requires additional polish, we will announce the schedule change in advance via Steam News and our communities.”

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

“The full version will contain all five acts and the complete story of KARA. As development progresses, the current version will also receive fixes and improvements to the interface, readability, and overall quality based on player feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The first and second acts are now fully available. This isn't a demo, but two complete story chapters with all planned scenes and choices. The third, fourth, and fifth acts are not yet included in the current build and will be added in subsequent updates.”

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

“As new acts are added, the base price of the game may gradually increase. All Early Access owners will receive subsequent story updates at no additional cost.”

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

“We'll be collecting feedback in Steam discussions and our VK group. We're primarily interested in reports of bugs, saves, interface, readability, accessibility, and the pacing of individual scenes. We'll also be publishing development news and changelogs after updates.”
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About This Game

Russia, 2005.

A romanticized view of street life mixed with petty crime still lingers in the courtyards. Prepaid dial-up internet is making its way into homes. At school, just like in the real world, everything is perfectly simple: there are the strong, the quiet, and everyone knows their place.

The Illusion of Safety

You are an ordinary guy from a provincial town in Tatarstan. Neither a leader nor a rebel. You are used to staying on the sidelines and keeping out of other people's conflicts. Your goal is to quietly finish school so that no one bothers you.

But sometimes, it all starts with a minor detail. With a third sleepless night and a heavy, unfamiliar stare in the school hallway.

Point of No Return

At some point, your usual tactics stop working. A single day breaks the order you are used to. Insomnia intensifies everything around you: irritation grows, mistakes pile up, and reality begins to distort. Every decision carries consequences.

Can you remain yourself when forced to prove your strength? And what happens when the fear suddenly fades? This is a story about pressure and choices. About a day after which you can no longer pretend to be just an observer.

Game Features:

  • Non-linear narrative with choices that lead the story into unexpected directions.

  • Psychological tension and the gradual, inevitable escalation of conflict.

  • Thick atmosphere of a harsh school environment and teenage showdowns of the 2000s.

  • Descent into madness: the deep internal monologue of a protagonist whose mind is exhausted by insomnia.

  • Multiple interpretations of events — you will have to decide for yourself what is actually real.

⚠️ Content Warning:

This game contains scenes of violence, aggressive behavior, and strong language.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some of the game's static visual assets were created using generative AI tools during development. All images were pre-selected and integrated by the team. The script, narrative design, production design, programming, editing, and sound design were created by the IKARUS team.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Violence, cruelty, crime, horror elements - all of this can be found in the game.

System Requirements

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SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 9.0c or OpenGL 2.0 compatible
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Any built-in one
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: 2.4 GHz quad-core or faster
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible, 1 GB VRAM
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Any built-in one
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.13 High Sierra
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 11 Big Sur or later
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 или Apple Silicon (M1/M2)
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Compatible with Metal technology
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 (64-bit)
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Any built-in one
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 (64-bit) / SteamOS
    • Processor: 2.4 GHz quad-core or faster
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Support for OpenGL 3.0 or Vulkan
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Any built-in one
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