The Stoevi Curse

First-person survival horror mixing farm work with a nightly threat

Colin Spiridonov · Published by USC Games · Released May 1, 2023

Action Adventure Casual Free To Play Indie Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 101
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; May 24, 2023
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 650; 8 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Stoevi Curse?

Set in rural post-Communist Bulgaria, this first-person survival horror game follows Dimo Stoev, a single father trying to save his children. Each day, you work your farm, manage scarce resources, and try to return home before sunset, using stealth to evade a creature drawn from Bulgarian folklore.

For you if...

+you like balancing daily chores with stealth and survival decisions

Not for you if...

−you want relaxed routines without deadlines or lurking threats

What players say

81% of 101 reviews are positive

Players praise the music, sound design, and story. Some find the gameplay dull or lacking in depth.

Screenshots and trailer

The Stoevi Curse system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 650, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 8 / 10 / 11 - 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i3
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

Does The Stoevi Curse have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Stoevi Curse run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does The Stoevi Curse 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