Heartworm: Get Ready to Rumble With Retro Horror Goodness (Resident Evil Vibes Incoming!)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Retro horror fans, rejoice! *Heartworm*, a new survival horror game with heavy *Resident Evil* vibes, is launching on Steam this July, promising a blend of nostalgia and spooky scares.
Alright, listen up, horror fans! If you've been itching for some classic survival horror with that sweet, sweet PS1-era aesthetic, then *Heartworm* might just be the thing to scratch that itch. First teased back at IGN Fan Fest 2025, and now, thanks to a brand-new trailer, we’ve got a release date: July 31st. Mark your calendars, folks, because things are about to get spooky.
*Heartworm*, developed by Vincent Adinolfi and published by DreadXP, throws you into the shoes of Sam. Sam's on a mission: reconnect with her recently departed grandfather. And how's she doing that? By trekking through a supernatural house nestled in the mountains, battling grief, loss, and some seriously freaky creatures. Her weapon of choice? A camera, because apparently, ghosts don’t like selfies. Who knew?
Adinolfi calls *Heartworm* a "love letter" to the 90s horror greats. We're talking fixed camera angles (which, let's be honest, are both terrifying and hilarious), inventory management that’ll make you weep, and multiple endings to keep you guessing. Sound familiar? Yep, it's leaning hard into that *Resident Evil*/*Silent Hill* nostalgia. But here's the question: Can it actually deliver?
See, there's been a real surge lately in indie horror games going retro. While AAA studios are busy remastering old games with shiny graphics, these smaller teams are embracing the blocky charm of the PS1 days. Is it just nostalgia goggles? Maybe. But it's also a testament to the enduring power of those original survival horror titles. They knew how to scare us without needing ray tracing!
*Heartworm* joins a growing list of upcoming horror titles aiming to terrify us, from the highly-anticipated *Silent Hill f* (scheduled for September 2025) to *Resident Evil Requiem* (February 2026). But can *Heartworm*, with its low-poly charm, stand out in the crowd?
Well, only time will tell. But if you're craving that old-school survival horror experience, keep an eye on this one. It's launching exclusively on Steam, so wishlist it, set a reminder, and prepare to face your fears (and laugh a little at those clunky graphics).
Tags: horror games, survival horror, Resident Evil, indie games, retro gaming
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