MEET YOUR DOUBLEYou wake up. Morning. St. Petersburg, 19th Century. And you're about to meet someone who looks exactly like you. Lives like you. Steals your life.What begins as a psychological nightmare becomes an interactive game of identity, madness, and the terror of self-recognition.Based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1846 novella The Double, this is not a retelling - it's a modern exploration where literary horror becomes interactive horror.THE UNIQUE CARD SYSTEM: FATE MEETS STRATEGYEvery confrontation with your Double is a game of 21, but with one twist—Tarot cards that shift reality itself.How it works:Play 21 against your doppelgänger for survival and sanityDraw Tarot cards that modify the rules, alter probability, bend fateSame cards create entirely different outcomes based on your decisionsReplayability: Dozens of card combinations generate new storiesPSYCHOLOGICAL STORYTELLINGThe Setting: 19th-century St. Petersburg rendered as a character-opulent halls, shadowy streets, a city that mirrors your psychological descent.The Narrative:Notes and journals that immerse you in fractured memoryDialogue that shifts based on your choices and card drawsAn investigation into the nature of identity itselfThemes inspired by Dostoevsky: duality, madness, self-recognition, obsessionThe Horror: Not jumpscares-first. Psychological dread. The creeping realization that you might not be the "real" version.GAMEPLAYCard Battles (Strategic decision-making)Hybrid 21 + Tarot system that rewards experimentationSame deck, infinite replays, different strategies and outcomesTension between optimal play and meaningful narrativeExploration (Atmospheric immersion)Navigate St. Petersburg discovering clues, hidden items, secretsFind objects that unlock dialogue and memoriesUncover the truth about your DoubleNarrative Choices (Meaningful consequence)Decisions that branch the story meaningfullyDialogue that changes based on previous choicesMultiple paths through the storyPuzzles (Thematic challenge)Logic sequences inspired by Dostoevsky's writingsPsychological challenges that mirror story themesUPD: I was planning to release 4 chapters of this game, but later I decided to temporarily stop developing it. This is only the first chapter!While creating this game, I was inspired by games such as: Signalis, Inscryption, Detention, as well as Russian literature, chthonic horror, and the city of Saint Petersburg.Each chapter expands the card system's complexity and narrative depth. Also it’s a new psychological puzzles! A unified save system carries your choices forward-decisions in Chapter 1 echo in Chapters 2-4.Post-launch: In addition to developing the game's parts, I also plan to create a free update with endless maps without having to replay the story!WHY THIS GAME MATTERSFor Literary Enthusiasts: Dostoevsky's psychological masterpiece becomes interactive. His themes of duality, madness, and self-recognition are now something you experience, not just read about.For Horror Fans: Psychological horror done right - atmosphere over jumpscares, dread over gore.For Cards Games Lovers: Untypical system which compare strategy, meaning puzzles and forture!For Strategy Players: The card system creates infinite replayability. Optimize your draws, discover new combinations, master the mechanics.For Everyone Else: A game that stands on its own. No prior knowledge needed. Dostoevsky's themes enhance the experience but aren't required.LANGUAGES & SUPPORTAudio: Russian and EnglishInterface and texts: Russian and EnglishBEHIND THE SCENESThis game is developed by a solo creator with a background in game design and literary adaptation. It's a passion project inspired by classic literature, psychological horror, and innovative game mechanics.Wishlist for launch notifications!FINAL WORDSWelcome to St. Petersburg, 1846.Welcome to a world where you are not alone.Because your worst enemy is yourself.