Athanasy is a bleak, Russian-style dystopian visual novel set in a huge underground city where humanity clings to survival. The world is cold, metallic, and oppressive, with moral ambiguity and existential dread around every corner. The story follows a lone mathematician navigating isolation, societal control and the weight of human futility. Atmospheric art, haunting sound, and branching choices immerse you in a grim, thought-provoking world. Perfect for fans of dark, introspective narratives and dystopian fiction. Every choice is heavy with moral ambiguity, isolation and existential dread. Fans of Russian literature or films like Stalker and Solaris will also find the thematic depth particularly satisfying. However, the slow pacing and heavy focus on mood over action may not appeal to everyone. A bit long for me but certainly worth it. A yes from me.
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About This Game
Visual novel, biopunk, ADV, sci-fi, horror, bio-horror, body-horror, adventure
It doesn't have a name. The locals simply call it the City. Lilies do not bloom here and the sun does not shine. There is no fresh breeze blowing here and you can't hear the birds singing.
Josiah Kaviani, a young mathematician and statistician, starts his journey in this underground maze of cramped streets. He is talented and intelligent, but he has one terrible drawback – he is unbearably alone.
But soon, Josiah will have a fateful encounter that will turn his whole life and make him break the shell he used to live in. A meeting with someone or, perhaps, something that is hidden in such depths that even the horrific City cannot reach them. Something so secret that the very knowledge of it can be deadly. Something truly monstrous.
- A well-written world that you’ve never met before.
- A dark and frightening science fiction story based on real study.
- Complex, adult characters, each with their own motives, aspirations, and skeletons in the closet.
- A variety of difficult choices that might lead the story to an unexpected end at any time.
- A full range of endings – from bad to awful.
- An atmospheric soundtrack specially written for the game – it is blood music.
- Special art gallery where the player can check their progress.
- Some of the author's ideas were censored as to be found too dark and cruel...
- ...but most of them remained.
5-10 hours
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User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
4 user reviews
100%
Positive
User #710614
english
8 hrs at review
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Microsoft Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Pentium IV or higher
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: with 512 MB VRAM compatible with DirectX 9
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 810 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS *: Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10
- Processor: Intel Pentium V
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: with 4GB VRAM compatible with DirectX 11
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 810 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
FAQ
How much does Athanasy cost?
Athanasy costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Athanasy?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Microsoft Windows 7 Processor: Intel Pentium IV or higher Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: with 512 MB VRAM compatible with DirectX 9 DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 810 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10 Processor: Intel Pentium V Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: with 4GB VRAM compatible with DirectX 11 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 810 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
What platforms is Athanasy available on?
Athanasy is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Athanasy worth buying?
Athanasy has 100% positive reviews from 4 players.
When was Athanasy released?
Athanasy was released on Apr 13, 2022.
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