Zavod

About

Zavod is a narrative-driven visual novel that places you in the shoes of Dmitry Morozov, a factory worker who wakes up to a reality that's both familiar and alien. After a mysterious time reset leaves him younger and in a changed industrial world, your choices determine how he navigates this altered life. Explore the claustrophobic corridors of Soviet-era factories, interact with colleagues whose lives diverged from your own, and piece together why this new version of reality feels off. The story unfolds through dialogue options and environmental storytelling, blending quiet introspection with sudden moments of tension. What sets Zavod apart is its focus on the mundane made strange. Gendocik uses the setting of monotonous factory work as a backdrop for deeper questions about identity and belonging. Early access feedback highlights the game's atmospheric design and morally ambiguous decisions that linger after you finish. With a runtime of around 15 hours and multiple endings, it's a slow burn that rewards patience. The art style mixes realistic Soviet aesthetics with subtle surreal touches, making every shift between worlds feel earned.

Storyline

Dmitry Morozov is the protagonist and a simple worker who laid down his life on the altar of the factory. It seemed to him that time was lost, but one day it reset its course. The reality in which he found himself is completely different from the previous one, and his reflection in the mirror is young again. What secrets await him on his journey back home? And is there any point in going back there? He doesn't know, but he will definitely try to find out.