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New Russian games loved around the world: shooters, RPGs and indies from Russia with million-selling runs, high scores, and Western acclaim.

Welcome to our list of the best weird Eastern European indie games — weird, but not bad. We’ve gathered titles from a wide range of genres, from horror to interactive cinema, all united by a distinctly Eastern European atmosphere.

Discover the best games based on Slavic mythology and folklore — from The Witcher 3 to Black Book, Pathfinder, and more. Updated list for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Games inspired by Slavic folklore and mythology: a selection of the best projects about kikimoras, rusalkas, bogatyrs, and Baba Yaga — from atmospheric RPGs to grim horror titles. Slavic folklore in video games can mean scary tales told by the campfire, epic feats of legendary heroes, and mystical stories about sorcerers, leshys, and kikimoras. In 2026, interest in this theme is only growing: against the backdrop of the usual Norse and Greek myths, anything that feels fresh is warmly embraced by players. Here, the gods are different, daily life is different, the humor is different, and even the roster of monsters is different — no mandatory orcs and elves, but plenty of house spirits, witches, and a predatory Darkness lurking somewhere beyond the edge of the village.

In this roundup, we've gathered the best games similar to Hogwarts Legacy — from open-world adventures filled with magic to games focused on spellcasting, wizarding schools, and cozy potion brewing.