Heartworm launches July 31

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The retro-styled survival horror game titled “Heartworm” is set to debut on PC via Steam on the 31st of July, as revealed by its publishers, DreadXP, and creators, Vincent Adinolfi.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Step across the boundary and find yourself immersed in a realm crafted from recollections. Shield yourself with a camera as you delve into riddles surrounding death’s enigmas, blending elements of 90s survival horror in an esteemed progression. This fusion includes both stationary cameras and viewpoints over your shoulder.

Story

Sam, deeply affected by the loss of her cherished grandfather, becomes engrossed in exploring the internet, seeking a way to reconnect with him.

Guided by a cryptic online community, she ends up at a secluded mountainside residence believed to be haunted, eager to connect with entities beyond our world.

Key Features

  • A journey through grief and loss within retro-inspired atmospheric environments..
  • Four-to-six hours of gameplay with multiple endings.
  • Both pre-rendered and in-game cutscenes.
  • A focus on exploration with classic puzzles, and limited combat using a camera as a weapon.
  • A modern control scheme with third-person over-the-shoulder aiming and optional classic tank controls.
  • Optional pixelation and retro effects calling back to the first 3D console era for a more authentic experience.
  • A haunting original soundtrack.

Encounter a psychologically profound, heartfelt tribute letter that lovingly revisits the horror classics of the late 90s, specifically Silent Hill and Resident Evil.

Watch a new trailer below.

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2025-07-11 04:01