
Heartworm
Release Date: 31 July, 2025
Platforms: PC
Tags: Classic, Female Protagonist, Fixed Camera, Single Player, Third Person
Developers:
Vincent Adinolfi
Game Summary
Heartworm is a survival horror game inspired by the classics of the late 1990s. Players take on the role of Sam, a young woman unable to move on from the death of her beloved grandfather. After falling down an internet rabbit hole and discovering a mysterious online forum, she travels to a remote, allegedly supernatural house in the mountains in hopes of contacting the dead.
As Sam explores this haunting location, she is drawn into a surreal journey through memory, grief, and loss. The game blends fixed camera angles and over-the-shoulder perspectives, combining retro-inspired visuals with modern control options. Players will solve classic survival horror puzzles, experience a narrative-driven story, and use a camera as their only means of defense against mysterious threats.
Key Features:
- 4–6 hours of gameplay with multiple endings
- Atmospheric environments and retro visuals with optional pixelation and effects
- A mix of pre-rendered and in-game cutscenes
- Classic puzzles, limited combat, and a camera-based weapon system
- Modern third-person controls with optional tank-style movement
- A haunting original soundtrack
- A heartfelt narrative focused on grief and psychological exploration
Heartworm is a modern love letter to genre-defining titles like Silent Hill and Resident Evil, offering a unique blend of nostalgia and emotional storytelling.