Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4554440 |
| Live current players | 2 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 4 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 2 |
| Price | No longer available on Steam Store |
| Free to play | No current Steam offer |
| Discount | Not available |
| Original price USD | Not available |
| Current price USD | Not available |
| Release date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Developer | Gershwin Research Group |
| Publisher | WinDArities |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | No user reviews |
| Positive review percent | Not available |
| Positive reviews | 0 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 0 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | Not available on Steam Store |
Short description
A cult Russian 90s billiards sim with quest elements returns. Travel through a bizarre provincial town, meet unforgettable characters, and fight your way to the final tournament at the Golden Goat club.
About this game
Re-release Originally released in 1999, Provincial Player is a Russian adventure game that combines a classic point-and-click quest with a collection of mini-games, including billiards and arcade games. A curious relic of late-90s Russian PC gaming, it's now back on Steam, restored and updated for modern systems. The game has been reverse-engineered and rebuilt from recovered source code, with improved stability and compatibility with modern operating systems, widescreen support, Steam Achievements, subtitles, fixes for bugs present in the original release, restored video and audio playback, and Steam Cloud support. About the Game STORY You are Art Billy — a professional billiards player with a sharp smirk and a knack for getting into trouble. On your way from New York to Kryzhopol, you end up in Kozyulsk — a place where things quickly spiral into something far stranger. What begins as a simple stop turns into a journey through smoky clubs, risky bets, and a cast of unforgettable characters. Kozyulsk proudly calls itself the capital of world billiards — and somehow, it lives up to it. Punks and politicians, shady figures and bizarre personalities, underground tournaments and absurd encounters — every step pulls you deeper into its strange, unpredictable world. You start with just $50 in your pocket. Your goal is simple: earn $500 and make your way to the grand final at the Golden Goat club. How you get there is entirely up to you. Provincial Player blends billiards simulation with light adventure elements into something unusual and surprisingly cohesive. Most of your time is spent at the table, but every club has its own story, rules, and opportunities. Talk to people. Listen carefully. Take risks. Conversations unlock new paths, open up better matches, and shape your progress. Money comes and goes, but the right decision at the right moment can change everything. This isn’t just about billiards. It’s about the atmosphere. A snapshot of the Russian late 90s — strange, rough, and full of character. A world where humor, absurdity, and unexpected depth goes hand in hand This is the original 1999 version of the game, preserved without changes. For those w…
Supported languages
Russian * , English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Turkish * languages with full audio support