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The Kharzov Effect

Welcome to The Kharzov Effect, an immersive first-person puzzle horror game. Explore Dr. Kharzov’s eerie estate as you unravel the mystery behind a series of abductions. Face terrifying creatures, solve…

28 October 2026

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The Kharzov Effect is an adventure developed by Doorway Studios, releasing 28 October 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What The Kharzov Effect is

The Kharzov Effect is an unreleased adventure game in development at Doorway Studios, currently scheduled for 28 October 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Set in the cinematic world of 1985, you play as Chris, a boy searching for his recently abducted friend Billy. Solve puzzles and stealthily infiltrate the mysterious mansion of Professor Kharzov to uncover layers of dark secrets. This single-player unforgettable experience has you exploring in first person, completing dangerous quests, and solving escape room level puzzles all while avoiding capture in a thrilling blend of strategy and horror.
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

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When is The Kharzov Effect coming out?
The Kharzov Effect is scheduled to release on 28 October 2026. That is 13 days away.

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