‘Heartworm’: Silent Hill-Inspired Game from DreadXP Gets July Release Date
Solo developer Vincent Adinolfi and the team at DreadXP (sister company to Dread Central) are excited to announce the release date of their highly anticipated lo-fi survival horror. Heartworm, which has been highlighted in ‘Best of PAX’ and Steam Next Fest roundups, is launching on Steam on July 31, 2025. Fans of the classics from the psychological horror golden era of the 90s have been waiting for the game, and Adinolfi has crafted a thrilling love letter to those who appreciate the unease of haunted locations.
In Heartworm, you’ll follow Sam, a young woman overcome with grief after the passing of her beloved grandfather. Her quest for closure leads her into a deep rabbit hole of online forums and ultimately to a remote haunted house in the mountains. What begins as a desperate attempt to reconnect with the past quickly spirals into something more sinister and inexplicable, as she pushes deeper into the unknown armed with only a camera and her determination to venture further.
What to Expect From Heartworm Gameplay
Blending the spirit of the survival horror classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill with modern gameplay options, Heartworm tells a deeply personal story through pre-rendered and in-game cutscenes, classic and mind-bending puzzle-solving, and limited but meaningful tense combat using a camera as your weapon to fend off what lies ahead.
Featuring optional tank controls, PSX-style visuals, and retro effects, you can tailor the experience to make it feel like it’s straight out of the late 90s, or scale back the nostalgia a little bit for a more modern experience. An original soundtrack and evocative environments guide you through four to six hours of exploration, tension, and discovery, with multiple endings waiting on the other side.
Heartworm launches on Steam on July 31, 2025, and the free demo is available now. The game will be available in English, French, German, Latin American Spanish, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese.
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