Revealed during IGN Fan Fest 2025, the chilling new trailer for Heartworm has finally confirmed a July 31 release date for this retro-inspired survival horror title. Designed to evoke memories of classic Resident Evil and Silent Hill games, Heartworm merges nostalgic PS1-era visuals with contemporary horror storytelling, creating a uniquely unsettling experience for PC gamers via Steam.

The game's initial announcement trailer immediately captured the attention of horror enthusiasts with its distinctive low-poly aesthetic and gameplay mechanics reminiscent of genre-defining classics. With the summer release window now locked in, fans are getting another glimpse at what promises to be a love letter to golden age survival horror.

Created by Vincent Adinolfi and published by DreadXP, Heartworm follows protagonist Sam's emotional journey through a haunted mountain house as she attempts to reconnect with her late grandfather. The gameplay combines psychological horror with classic survival mechanics - players will need to carefully manage limited resources while using Sam's camera to document and combat supernatural threats. Adinolfi describes the project as a heartfelt tribute to 90s horror classics, featuring signature elements like fixed camera angles, tense inventory management, and multiple branching endings to reward replayability.

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The survival horror genre continues to see a resurgence through titles that honor their predecessors while adding fresh perspectives. While major studios focus on remakes with cutting-edge graphics, independent developers like the Heartworm team are proving that retro aesthetics and deliberate gameplay limitations can create uniquely terrifying experiences. This trend speaks not just to nostalgia, but to the enduring design principles that made early survival horror games so impactful.

2025 is shaping up to be an exceptional year for horror fans, with Heartworm joining other anticipated releases including Silent Hill f and Resident Evil Requiem. Those interested can wishlist Heartworm now on Steam ahead of its July 31 launch.