Syberia Video Game Series
A highly popular series of adventure games developed by the Microids studio. The brand is currently owned by Anuman Interactive.
The father of the series Syberia is Belgian comic book creator and video game designer Benoît Sokal. The first part of the series was released in 2002. The title instantly won the hearts of players and is still considered one of the most interesting adventures of the first decade of the 21st century. The success was repeated two years later with the release of the sequel - Syberia II. In 2006, a compilation of two parts of these games was released, titled Syberia: Golden Edition, and in 2015 their special version for the PS3, Syberia Collection. Work on the next installment of the series was postponed several times. Eventually Syberia 3 had its launch in 2017. 5 years later, the fourth installment was released, Syberia: The World Before.
The action of the games in the Syberia series takes place in a world resembling a combination of art noveau style and steampunk realities. The universe is shared with Benoît Sokal's earlier work - Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy (1999). The main character of the series is Kate Walker, a young American lawyer who travels east to finalize a deal to take over a toy factory. However, the case turns out to be much more complicated, and the protagonist is faced with a mass of adventures as she searches for a mythical island - Siberia. This adventure continues through the first two installments of the series - the third one presents a completely new story, not directly related to its predecessors and revolving around a certain squalid hospital in Valsembor. The fourth installment presented its story from two perspectives: the familiar Kate Walker, struggling to survive in a salt mine somewhere in Siberia, and Dana Roze, a pianist developing her career just before the outbreak of World War II. Both characters discover many long-forgotten secrets during their adventures.
Games in the Siberia series are characterized by a linear storyline, the course of which is determined by puzzles and logical challenges posed to the player. The gameplay mechanics are designed in such a way that the main character cannot die, and mistakes made don’t result in getting stuck in a given location.
What distinguishes the Syberia series in front of competition is the extremely atmospheric audiovisual layer. The first two installments are characterized by graphics combining 2D and 3D elements, generated on the basis of the second and third generation Virtools Engine. Only in Syberia III the developers opted for 3D graphics, which they sustained in the fourth installment.
Syberia Series Evolution
2025
Syberia Remastered
2022
Syberia: The World Before
2017
Syberia 3
2006
Syberia: Zlota Edycja
2004
Syberia II
2002
Syberia
Syberia Remastered
November 6, 2025
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Point-and-click, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.
A refreshed version of the popular point & click adventure game from Microids studio. Syberia Remastered introduces greatly improved graphics, including brand new character models. Other improvements include a more modern user interface, better controls and modified puzzles with more logical solutions.
OpenCritic
Steam
Syberia: The World Before
March 18, 2022
Adventure, Alternative History, Point-and-click, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.
Syberia: The World Before is the fourth part of a popular series of adventure games. Once again we take on the role of Kate Walker, who goes on a new journey through various lands. The game traditionally focuses on exploring and solving puzzles.
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Steam
Users
Syberia 3
April 20, 2017
Adventure, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A sequel to a popular adventure game series created by the Belgian comic artist Benoit Sokal and Microids Studio, released over a decade after the second part. The story focuses on adventures of Kate Walker, a young lawyer, whose profession, in-born curiosity, and adventurousness get her entangled in a new mystery. Throughout the game, featuring classic point-and-click mechanics, you meet a whole menagerie of characters known from the previous installments in the series, as well as a cast of new heroes, including Still Life's protagonist and an FBI agent Victoria McPherson. Despite of using full 3D graphics that replaced hand drawn backgrounds, the game features the characteristic artwork style consistent with previous games.
Steam
Users
Syberia Collection
June 25, 2015
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Package, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A set of the first two installments in the popular Syberia series — point-and-click adventure games by Benoit Sokal, originally released in 2002 and 2003. The games' console port, created over 10 years after the original release, does not change the gameplay or visuals much, but it introduces gamepad support. In Siberia, you play as a young lawyer named Kate Walker, who was hired by a toymaking company to finalize formalities regarding a takeover of a factory in a small European town. The story begins when the protagonist arrives in the town and learns that the factory's owner, Anna Voralberg, is dead. To complete her task, Walker has to find Voralberg's heir, Hans. During the search, you visit various locations and solve a range of logic puzzles. The sequel continues the story from the first installment — Kate and Hans search for a land of living mammoths.
Users
Syberia: Zlota Edycja
May 19, 2006
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Package, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
Siberia: Gold Edition is a compilation of two parts of a popular series of point'n'click adventures by Microids studio. The French writer Benoit Sokal is responsible for the storyline of both games, and the players have the opportunity to visit many amazing locations in different parts of Europe and solve a number of logical puzzles together with the main characters - Kathe Walker and Hans Voralberg.
Users
Syberia II
March 29, 2004
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A sequel to the excellent adventure game created by Benoit Sokal and studio Microids. Syberia II continues the plot of the first installment - it presents the further adventures of Kate Walker, an American lawyer. Her intention of finalizing a contract led her to the adventure of her life. The game starts in the same place where the first Syberia ended – in the Russian city Romansburg. This time Kate decides to follow the trail of Hans Voralberg, the heir to an automaton factory, for her own reasons. The woman joins Hans and she helps him discover the mystery of the last living Mammoths. The greatest change in comparison to the first game lies in the quality of the graphics and the increase of the gameplay dynamics. Many new graphic effects were added, including dynamic shadows and an animated snow. Syberia II takes place in completely new locations that are much more different from each other than previously. During her adventures Kate will visit, among other places, the North-West passage and the village of the Youkol people.
Steam
Users
Syberia
June 18, 2002
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
An adventure game designed by Benoit Sokal, the famous Belgian comic writer, in cooperation with studio Microids. Syberia is the first chapter of the adventures of Kate Walker, an American lawyer hired by the company that produces automatons – mechanical toys. She is tasked with finishing the formalities related to taking over a factory located in a small city in Europe. The game begins when the protagonist arrives at the factory and learns that its owner, Anna Voralberg, is dead. In order to complete her mission, Kate must find her heir. The task pushes her to embark on the greatest adventure of her life. During the journey she will visit various climatic and mysterious places located in the Eastern Europe and she will meet many interesting people. Since it's a typical point-and-click adventure game, the gameplay consists mostly of exploring locations, solving riddles and speaking with non-playable characters. Syberia is famous for its climatic graphics with pre-rendered, hand-drawn backgrounds.
OpenCritic
Steam
Users
Syberia Series News
New on Steam. Great celebration for fans of strategy and „Grand Theft Cthulhu”
This week, games such as Syberia Remastered, Football Manager 26, Tavern Keeper, Long Drive North, Dead Static Drive, Whiskerwood, and version 1.0 of Voidtrain will be released on Steam.
video games
November 3, 2025
Syberia Will Get an Arcane-like TV Adaptation
The iconic adventure game series called Siberia has a chance to reach new audiences. The brand will see an adaptation in the form of an animated series, which is the result of cooperation between Microids and What The Prod.
video games
June 6, 2023
Siberia 5 Still Possible Despite Benoit Sokal's Passing
Developers from Microids admitted that they are not planning Syberia 5 for now, although Benoit Sokal left them materials for it. Also DLCs for The World Before and remasters of the first installments are possible.
video games
May 13, 2022
Syberia: The World Before Warmly Received by Steam Players
After a few days after release, it is clear that Syberia: The World Before turned out to be a much better game than Syberia 3. On Steam, as much as 94% of user ratings praise the fourth installment.
video games
March 23, 2022
Syberia: The World Before Launches Today; Early Reviews are Optimistic
Today marks the release of Syberia: The World Before - the fourth installment of the well-known adventure game series. Unlike its predecessor, the game seems to be a solid position.
video games
March 18, 2022
Syberia: The World Before in New Screenshots
Microids shared new screenshots from Syberia: The World Before and once again confirmed the game's imminent release.
video games
February 24, 2022
Syberia: The World Before Preorders Launch
Koch Media announced that Syberia: The World Before pre-orders can now be placed. In addition, we bring you the system requirements for the PC version, which were revealed some time ago.
video games
February 22, 2022
Syberia: The World Before Delayed to 2022
Contrary to predictions, Syberia: The World Before will not be released this year. The launch of the adventure game has been postponed to 2022.
video games
December 4, 2021
Syberia: The World Before Release Date and New Trailer
Microids revealed the release date of the latest installment of the Syberia series. A new trailer for the upcoming production was also published.
video games
August 19, 2021
Syberia Creator Benoit Sokal Passes Away at 66
Benoît Sokal has passed away. Born in Belgium, the father of such adventure game icons as Syberia, Amerzone and Sinking Island departed this life at the age of 66.
video games
May 29, 2021