Heartworm

Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives.

Release date:1 Jan 2025
Developer:Vincent Adinolfi
Publisher:DreadXP
Official Stores
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About Heartworm
Sam, crushed by the deaths of those closest to her, falls down an internet rabbit hole that promises a reunion with those she’s lost. Instead, she finds herself at a supposedly supernatural house in the mountains, hoping to find a way to make contact.

  • Classic survival horror with modern improvements
  • A compelling, emotional narrative
  • 6-8 hours of gameplay
  • Multiple endings
  • Surreal, atmospheric visuals
  • Both pre-rendered and in-game cutscenes
  • Numerous bespoke puzzles
  • Combat using a camera as the weapon
  • Multiple enemy types and unique boss fights
  • Modern controls or classic tank controls
  • 3rd person over-the-shoulder aiming
  • Toggleable pixelation and retro effects inspired by the first 3D console era
  • A beautiful and haunting soundtrack

These features combine with an emotional and psychologically-focused narrative to compose a nostalgia-charged love letter to late 90s genre progenitors Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and Dino Crisis.
Release date
1 Jan 2025
Platforms
Developer
Vincent Adinolfi
Publisher
DreadXP
Game modes
Single-player,
Full controller support
Steam features
Stats

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+) or Windows 10
  • Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
  • Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable
  • DirectX: Version 10