The Hidden Library

"The Hidden Library" is a 2D adventure with point-and-click elements, where you will immerse yourself in worlds forbidden by authority, awakening the imagination and guiding you through a forgotten literary past.

Set in Southern Russia in the early 2000s, you play as Elena, a 13-year-old girl who discovers her late grandfather’s hidden library. It is a place of shadows, secrets, and forbidden Soviet-era literature. As Elena uncovers stories that were once censored, she becomes absorbed in their worlds, meeting characters from novels that the Soviet authorities deemed dangerous and subversive. Each new adventure plunges the player into the very heart of one of these stories, offering a rare glimpse into ideas that were hidden from the public eye, questions of freedom, and the power of literature.

Explore a Library Full of Secrets

The hidden library is not just a place of forgotten books. It is a labyrinth of secrets. Every shelf, every corner hides an artefact or a clue, urging you to delve deeper into Elena’s family history. Diaries, letters, and photographs reveal the mystery of Elena’s grandfather and the dangerous truths he sought to protect.

Journey Through Forbidden Books

Each level of the game is inspired by a banned book or genre, recreating the worlds of Soviet political satires, dystopian futures, and subversive classics. Walk in the footsteps of characters from iconic works, experience their conflicts, interact with complex individuals, and understand why these stories were deemed too dangerous to be read by the Soviet government.

Interact with Literary Figures

Meet characters from the banned books you explore. These figures are not just passive elements in the world; they are alive, complex individuals with their own motivations and inner conflicts. Form alliances, face enemies, and learn about their roles in the struggle against oppressive regimes.