Game Overview
An absurd, darkly comic escape scenario drives this first-person indie adventure as Maria wakes up in Vitaly’s isolated country residence after a disastrous night at a masquerade club. The premise is deliberately sleazy and cartoonish rather than grounded, casting Vitaly as a relentless, mysterious pursuer and Maria as someone determined to get out without paying a cent. Escaping means reaching a flashy silver Haval parked beyond the house, but the estate is built to delay, confuse, and embarrass her at every turn. Its tone lands somewhere between a low-budget horror spoof, a stealth sandbox, and a knowingly crude internet comedy.
Maria searches rooms for the tools and objects needed to open a route out, with important items changing locations between runs to keep repeat attempts from becoming rote. Progress involves unlocking doors, tearing away boards, interacting with electrical boxes, breaking through weak surfaces, and making use of whatever clutter the house provides. Noise becomes a useful risk-reward mechanic: smashing dishes or otherwise causing a distraction can pull Vitaly away from an area, but being careless may put him directly on your trail. Hiding places, including an unusually prominent toilet, offer temporary safety while players plan their next move and hunt for an exit.
The appeal comes less from polished survival-horror tension than from the game’s shamelessly ridiculous details, scattered Easter eggs, and willingness to turn a creepy escape premise into slapstick. Randomized objective placement and several intended escape possibilities give it more replay value than a strictly linear walking simulator, even if its presentation deliberately evokes a rougher, older console generation. Real-time mirror reflections and destructive interactions add small touches of novelty to an otherwise familiar hide-and-seek structure. Take Me, Vitaly suits players who enjoy oddball indie horror-comedy, janky stealth experimentation, and games with the chaotic energy of Granny or Hello Neighbor, rather than anyone looking for a serious thriller.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Take Me, Vitaly.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Win 10
- Processor: Core i3
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: UHD Graphics
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Use Windows version on your Steam Deck. It gives 40-60 FPS
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Take Me, Vitaly (v2025.05.11)?
After extracting Take Me, Vitaly (v2025.05.11), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 1.57 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.