The Sin
A horror visual novel rooted in rural folklore and witchcraft
Baba Nura · Published by Baba Nura, Feodosiy · Released May 20, 2021
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 88% of 241
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 5 years ago
- Jul 3, 2021
What is The Sin?
This 2D visual novel takes place in a declining village in the former Soviet Union. You read an illustrated story connecting the inhabitants' hardships with beliefs about witches and demons, drawing on folk accounts collected by local-history researchers.
For you if...
- +you prefer short, linear stories with minimal interaction
Not for you if...
- −you want lighthearted stories rather than bleak psychological horror
What players say
88% of 241 reviews are positive
Players praise the artwork, music, and rural horror atmosphere. The most common complaint is the rough English translation, with spelling, grammar, and context errors that make parts of the story difficult to follow.
Screenshots and trailer
The Sin system requirements
Minimum: HD Series. 1280x720, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run The Sin?
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- OS
- Windows 7,8,10
- Processor
- Intel Core2DUO 2GHz
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics Series. 1280x720 or better required
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 500 MB available space
Does The Sin have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does The Sin run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 3
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English, Russian.
Does The Sin use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
