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Aleksei Parfenov · Published by Aleksei Parfenov
2 user reviews — 50% positive (2 reviews) · 14 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
An atmospheric first-person psychological horror game. As a journalist, explore abandoned post-Soviet subway stations. Solve interactive puzzles, collect documents to uncover the true reason behind the subway's closure, and save your life.
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About this game
The Underground Press is an atmospheric first-person psychological horror game. Playing as a journalist, you venture into closed and isolated subway tunnels to uncover the true reason behind their sealing. To escape back to the surface, you must explore abandoned stations, solve interactive puzzles with equipment, and search for documents while saving your life from the dangers lurking in the dark.
Key Features:
Atmosphere of the Post-Soviet Subway: Explore three dark, interconnected stations. The game's visual style is a collective image of classic Soviet and Russian subways, crafted based on real-world photos. Tunnels, stations, quarantine zones, and abandoned utility rooms await you.
Uncovering the Past: Search for scattered notes, secret orders, and internal memos. Each document you find helps reconstruct the timeline and sheds light on the true reason behind the subway's closure.
Interactive Environment & Puzzles: Parts of the subway are pitch black, and to progress, you must restore power — or, conversely, turn off the lights in the right places. Search for fuel canisters to start old backup generators, seal hot steam leaks, and gather clues to crack combinations.
Danger at Every Step: The tunnels and stations require alertness for survival. Mistakes here are costly: toxic gas poisoning, hot steam bursts, electric shock from electrified water, or colliding with those who dwell in the dark of the underground.
Non-linear Ending: Your actions directly affect the outcome of the game. Depending on the amount of evidence found and documents read, you will be able to reach two different endings that will determine the protagonist's fate.
Analog Video Aesthetics: For those seeking maximum immersion, the game features a toggleable VHS screen-recording effect, making the atmosphere of the abandoned subway feel even more gritty and realistic.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti / AMD RX 550
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 700 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Low settings
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 10400 / AMD ryzen 5 3600 or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Announcement: Navigation Changes, Early Game Rework, and New Content
Hi everyone. Next week, I plan to release an update that addresses core navigation issues and adds new content to the game.Here is the list of key changes coming in the patch:Navigation and HintsCompass: Added a compass with current quest markers. It can be completely disabled in the settings if you prefer to explore the world on your own.Character Lines: Added contextual voice lines/dialogue for the protagonist that hint at what to do next and help with level navigation.Hints: Increased the number of text and intuitive hints throughout the playthrough.Gameplay and ContentEarly Game: Completely reworked and improved the starting area/intro to make it easier to get into the game.Events and Horror: Elements:Added new scripted events, scary moments, and points of interest across locations.New Content: Added a batch of new content (more environmental detail and new items to investigate).TimelineThe patch is currently undergoing final testing. I plan to release it within the next 7 days. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding navigation, feel free to leave a comment.Read full article on Community Announcements (xxbrusveinxx)Patch NotesOfficial
[Update 1.03] Readability, Navigation Fixes, and Sound Improvements
* Subtitles & Dialogue: Adjusted text duration for slides and character comments. Subtitles now stay on screen longer and are much more comfortable to read. * Gameplay: Added a warning notification before major story branching points. * Map Fixes: Resolved an issue that allowed players to bypass the intended story progression and accidentally skip directly to the final segment. * Audio: Adjusted the monster's footstep sounds. It is now much easier to hear and track its approach.Read full article on Community Announcements (xxbrusveinxx)Patch NotesOfficial
[Update 1.02] Enemy Balance, Highlights, and Bug Fixes
* Gameplay: Decreased enemy speed to make navigating certain areas more comfortable. * QoL: Added a subtle highlight to important, pickupable items. * Map: Added a fuel marker for the generator to the map. * Fixes: Fixed the achievement related to turning on the light. Other minor improvements. Note: The critical text visibility issue for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages was fully resolved in the previous patch (1.01).Read full article on Community Announcements (xxbrusveinxx)Patch NotesOfficial
[Hotfix] Urgent Fix for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Text Display
Fixed a critical localization bug where Asian characters (CJK) became completely invisible. All main menus, settings, and in-game text hints now display properly. The game version has been updated to 1.01 (Build 24670609). Thank you for your support!Read full article on Community Announcements (xxbrusveinxx)Patch NotesOfficial
[Hotfix] Urgent Fix for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean (CJK) Text Display Issues
Hello players,We have detected a critical localization bug where Asian characters (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) would not display properly, causing the main menu, settings, and in-game text to become completely invisible.We sincerely apologize for this issue and any inconvenience it may have caused during your playthrough.We are currently releasing an urgent hotfix to completely resolve this font asset issue. After updating your game to the latest version, all text, menus, and quest hints will display perfectly in all supported Asian languages.Thank you for your patience and for helping us make the game better!Read full article on Community Announcements (xxbrusveinxx)
