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Kholat

First-person horror exploration inspired by the Dyatlov Pass incident

IMGN.PRO · Released Jun 9, 2015

AdventureIndie

Reviews
Mixed
68% of 2,169
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Feb 4, 2019
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 470
4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 64/100 (critic reviews)

What is Kholat?

Kholat is a first-person horror adventure set in the Ural Mountains. You navigate a nonlinear open world with a map and compass, uncovering a fictional mystery inspired by the deaths of nine hikers.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy piecing together stories through scattered notes
  • +you prefer environmental tension to frequent jump scares

Not for you if...

  • −you want combat-focused horror with plenty of action
  • −you need clear directions and a linear story

What players say

68% of 2,169 reviews are positive

Players praise the snowy environments, atmosphere, music, and narration. Complaints focus on repetitive page collecting and tedious wandering, while some players find the story thin or confusing.

Screenshots and trailer

Kholat screenshot 1

Kholat system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 470, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 32 bit SP1
Processor
Intel Core i3
Graphics
GeForce GTX 470
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does Kholat have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Kholat run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
20
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, Polish. Text only: French, German, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Hungarian, Portuguese - Portugal, Italian, Turkish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean.

Does Kholat 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

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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