Kurgansk

Kurgansk is a survival horror action and adventure game from Gaijin Network Ltd, published by Gaijin Distribution Kft. The store text also refers to it as Shadows of Kurgansk. It was released on the Meta Horizon Store on February 24, 2022.

How it plays

Long ago, a hunt for a limitless energy source went wrong, and the land around Kurgansk has been infected and cursed ever since. The people who live there have lost their minds. You end up in this zone by accident and try to find a way out while hordes of monsters stand in your way. A stranger guides you over a walkie-talkie, but you cannot be sure they are on your side.

• A large, varied open world that changes completely when night falls
• Crafting of weapons and equipment to stay alive
• Hidden anomalies that can kill you without warning
• Mysteries scattered around the zone
• An option to play stealthily as a ninja, taking out monsters with W-shaped transformer plates

The developer leans into fear and failure: dying is expected, and the game encourages you to learn from your mistakes and try again. It is a single-player experience with no multiplayer listed.

Comfort

Meta has not given Kurgansk a comfort rating. You can play sitting or standing, with controllers. As an open-world game with free movement, it is worth setting up your comfort settings first if you are new to VR.

Platforms and what to know before buying

• Price: not shown in the store data we have; check the Meta Horizon Store listing for the current price.
• Headsets: Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2, plus the original Meta Quest.
• Internet: not required.
• Ads: no in-app ads.
• Early access: no.
• Languages: English and Russian.
• Age rating: 16+.
• Also listed on: SideQuest.