Middle Evil: The Priest is a game in which users go on an impressive journey through a dark fantasy kingdom, drawing inspiration from the famous works of N.V. Gogol. Gamers find themselves in a remote village inhabited by evil forces, and take the place of a young priest tasked with clearing the local church of sinister inhabitants. As gameplay progresses, participants move through different cycles of day and night, each of which offers its own set of challenges and opportunities.

During the day, the priest makes vital preparations, procuring needed items such as potions, weapons, and sacred artifacts from the villagers. However, as night falls, the real test of courage begins: the priest faces a horde of creepy creatures living in the shadowy walls of the church. Central to the mechanics of the title is the dynamic combat system, which seamlessly combines melee and ranged combat.

Armed with their trusty sword, a blessed cross, and a censer filled with incense, gamers unleash a barrage of blows and prayers to defeat their spectral foes. Moreover, the priest harnesses the power of divine scripture, gathering sacred words to unleash powerful spells upon the encroaching darkness. What's intriguing is that Middle Evil: The Priest features a permadeath mechanic, adding tension and consequence to every encounter. If the priest falls in battle, users will find themselves in the depths of hell, where they must go through treacherous realms to restore their vitality and regain their place among the living.