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Banebush is a nonlinear and very red visual novel in the horror genre. Do you dare to step into a fairy tale if it turns out to be reality? 💀

Banebush is a visual novel, horror and psychological horror game developed and published by Hinterland Mood.
Released on December 25th 2024 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine in 12 languages: English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil and Turkish.

It has received 2,150 reviews of which 2,021 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.


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Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Banebush:

UI Subtitle Audio
English
German
French
Italian
Korean
Spanish - Spain
Simplified Chinese
Russian
Japanese
Polish
Turkish
Portuguese - Brazil

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS: Windows 10 64x
  • Processor: 1.8GHz Dual-Core CPU
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
MacOS
  • OS: macOS 13
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux
  • OS: Core 4.2
  • Processor: 1.8GHz
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

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User reviews & Ratings

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4 hours played
Oct. 2026
Banebush has a fantastic atmosphere and does a great job of creating a constant feeling of tension and mystery. The unique red-and-dark visual style gives the game its own identity, while the story keeps you curious about what will happen next. I especially enjoyed the combination of a classic fairy-tale feeling with psychological horror elements. You can really see the passion and creativity behind the project, and I hope the developers continue expanding it because Banebush has a lot of potential. If you enjoy horror games, mysterious stories, and unique visual styles, definitely give this one a chance. Keep up the great work, developers!
5 hours played
Sept. 2026
a very well-made tale about the infamous banebush / leshy. i feel like reaching the different endings could've been handled a little differently tho. sometimes you'll get a choice that seems like it should matter, but barely changes anything, while doing something that seems completely irrelevant early on can suddenly change the ending drastically. i'm not gonna spoil anything because i actually recommend playing this if you're interested. also, personally speaking, i think the visuals are peak for this type of story game. i'm biased as ♥♥♥♥, though, because black & red is my favourite colour combo and both are my favourite colours.
3 hours played
July 2026
6.5/10 - A beautiful atmosphere, but underused narrative potential. Banebush is far from being a bad game. I really enjoyed its art direction, atmosphere, Russian voice acting, and use of Slavic folklore. The opening immediately drew me in, and I genuinely thought the game might become one of my personal favorites. Unfortunately, after discovering all of its endings, I was left wanting more. Despite the choices on offer, most playthroughs remain largely similar, and several conclusions felt more like variations of the same ending than genuinely distinct narrative paths. For a game that encourages multiple playthroughs, I would have liked to discover far more new scenes, different sides of the characters, and revelations capable of changing my perception of the story. The unsettling atmosphere works very well during the first playthrough, but quickly loses much of its impact when you have to repeat the same sections. Once the initial mystery has faded, the game does not develop its horror, mystery, or folklore enough to maintain that sense of tension. Some of the achievements (particularly those requiring you to repair the radio multiple times within increasingly strict time limits) also make achieving 100% completion feel more tedious than rewarding. That being said, I still enjoyed my experience. The visual identity is striking, the world has genuine charm, and Vaska the dancing cat definitely deserves a special mention. I simply wish the narrative had been as rich and ambitious as the game’s aesthetics. A charming interactive creepypasta with some excellent ideas, but one that would have benefited from greater depth and more meaningful branching paths.
11 hours played
July 2026
This is a Red Gem of a game. A solid story, Atmosphere, beautiful art and animations. If you're into Visual Novels and Horror games and are cool with the entire game being red, I say grab it!
4 hours played
July 2026
Wasn't expecting much for 3 euros but DAMN this exceeded any expectation I had, seriously regret buying this on sale, I'd give triple the regular price. The atmosphere is great, I love the style, can't say much about the voice acting as I don't speak the language but I enjoyed it personally, the little bits of gameplay are fun and the nostalgia expressed by the protagonist really hit home for me. Couldn't recommend this enough.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Banebush is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.

No, Banebush is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 2.99€ on Steam.

Yes, Banebush received 2,021 positive votes out of a total of 2,150 achieving a rating of 8.96.
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Banebush was developed and published by Hinterland Mood.

Yes, Banebush is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, Banebush is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Yes, Banebush is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Yes, Banebush is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.

Yes, Banebush is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.

No, Banebush does not support VR.

Banebush is a single-player game.

Yes, there is a DLC available for Banebush. Explore additional content available for Banebush on Steam.

No, Banebush does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Banebush does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Banebush is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Banebush.

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Steam data 25 September 2026 21:29 UTC
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Steam price 12 November 2026 04:17 UTC
Steam reviews 21 October 2026 10:10 UTC

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Banebush
Rating
9.0
2,021
129
Game modes
Features
Online players
4
Developer
Hinterland Mood
Publisher
Hinterland Mood
Release 25 Dec 2024
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