KharkivVision-2035

KharkivVision-2035 is a narrative-driven atmospheric game about survival, time, and difficult choices. You play as Mark, a young man who moves to Kharkiv in 2019 hoping to start a new life. Shortly after, he is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, and he discovers he has only two months to change his fate. The story unfolds across years, guiding Mark from the bustle of a growing city toward a future that feels both fragile and precious.

The narrative follows Mark’s journey through the realities of a large city: finding work, building relationships, facing betrayals, and making crucial choices when time is running out. Every decision matters, and not all of them can be undone. This is a game about how ordinary life can be touched by fear and hope, and about what truly matters when the future remains uncertain.

Key Features

• Hand-crafted, atmospheric open city inspired by Kharkiv, evolving from 2019 to 2035
• Open exploration between story missions: return to your apartment, ride the metro, drive through the city
• Grounded, emotional storytelling conveyed through dialogue and inner monologues
• Realistic, everyday situations rather than exaggerated drama
• Focus on mood, immersion, and narrative over action
• Minimal UI and intuitive controls with no extraneous mechanics

Story and Tone

KharkivVision-2035 delivers a grounded, emotional experience where characters feel real and decisions carry weight. The city itself is a character that changes over time, reflecting the passage of years and the impact of Mark’s choices. The game emphasizes inner life through dialogue and introspection, inviting players to feel the stakes of each moment and to consider what is truly worth pursuing when every minute matters.

For Players

This is a story-focused experience for players who prefer atmosphere and meaning over action. If you enjoy narrative games like Life is Strange, Firewatch, or What Remains of Edith Finch, you’ll find KharkivVision-2035 slim on spectacle and rich in mood, memory, and human connection. It’s designed as a short, emotionally impactful journey rather than a long, open-ended saga.

Development and Demo

Developed by a solo creator from Kharkiv using Unreal Engine, every location, mechanic, UI, and cutscene is handcrafted to serve the story. A free demo lets you experience the opening chapter and feel the game’s atmosphere, providing a glimpse of the intimate world you will explore.