Steam playtest registration is now open for Provoron, an atmospheric 2.5D point-and-click adventure from solo developer Tara Kan. This haunting, hand-drawn story follows Ankou, an outcast crow trying to find connection in a world shadowed by strange red demons only he can see.
Developed entirely by Tara Kan, Provoron is more than just a game—it’s a personal expression, years in the making. The art, story, and design are all crafted by Kan, who began developing the game as a form of therapy and self-reflection.
Many people remember childhood as a carefree time. For others, it was far from it,
Kan writes in a personal statement shared alongside the announcement. “I’m making Provoron to support those people and show them they are not alone.”
In Provoron, players explore a surreal world through the eyes of Ankou, a “white crow” metaphorically and literally isolated from the rest. Mischievous red demons follow him—creatures that meddle, steal, and weigh him down—unseen by anyone else. As the game unfolds, Ankou is joined by three teenage characters who represent different stages of the developer’s own life, each offering stories that help piece together a quiet but powerful emotional narrative.
While the game avoids explicit depictions of trauma, Provoron leans into atmosphere, emotion, and symbolism to tell a story of resilience, acceptance, and personal growth.
Provoron Features:
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A deeply personal story of isolation, growth, and self-acceptance
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Hand-drawn visuals with a haunting, atmospheric aesthetic
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Subtle storytelling that hints at deeper emotional themes
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Playable in English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and German
Provoron doesn’t shy away from asking big questions—about identity, pain, and the desire to be seen—and it does so with quiet strength and artistic purpose.
You can sign up for the Provoron playtest now on Steam and add it to your wishlist to follow its development.