
SummaryPass 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.
Developer:Vincent Adinolfi
Heartworm
Released On:
Jul 31, 2025
Metascore
Mixed or Average
69
User score
Mixed or Average
5.1
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
69
44% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
44% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
13% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Aug 18, 2025
80
Suffice it to say, creating a video game solo is no small feat, and Vincent Adinolfi has delivered a loving tribute to his inspirations - one that still manages to stand on its own. If you have a fondness for PS1-era horror and don't mind a smaller indie experience, Heartworm is well worth your time. I'm excited to see what Mr. Adinolfi creates next - and to quote Palpatine in The Phantom Menace, "We shall watch your career with great interest."
Aug 7, 2025
79
Heartworm is a love letter to survival horrors of the 90’s, with a great look and feel that apes those older games brilliantly. Boring boss fights, an uninspiring tale, and some user interface niggles stop this being a full-hearted recommendation, but if you’re in the market for old school Resident Evil-like gaming, then this should fit the bill nicely.
Aug 12, 2025
75
For me, in terms of horror, Cat People from 1942 is way ahead of Saw 3D or other cinematic torture masterpieces. If you feel the same way, Heartworm is a genre highlight.
Aug 3, 2025
70
Heartworm is an imperfect but emotionally powerful experience. It doesn't revolutionize survival horror, but it demonstrates a deep understanding of what made the classics special. Its greatest success lies in using nostalgia as a vehicle to explore universal themes of loss and grief.
Jul 28, 2025
70
It's not really scary, but Heartworm remains a fun retro-styled survival horror game nonetheless, thanks to its intriguing story and rewarding puzzles.
Jul 28, 2025
60
Heartworm delivers a moody and nostalgic survival horror experience, drawing clear inspiration from genre staples like Resident Evil and Fatal Frame. Its retro presentation, eerie sound design, and clever environmental puzzles evoke a sense of dread that fans of classic horror will appreciate. However, despite a promising setup, the game falters with a thin, disjointed narrative and several underdeveloped mechanics, leaving the full promise of its design unrealized.
Aug 4, 2025
40
Heartworm is a likeable homage to Silent Hill in particular. As a game, however, this declaration of love remains far too superficial.
User score
Mixed or Average
5.1
25% Positive
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
38% Mixed
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38% Negative
3 Ratings
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Aug 21, 2025
7
The game can be scary at times, but the graphics are outdated and the gameplay isn't exciting as RE games.
Aug 15, 2025
6
A game based entirely around the old school Resident Evil and other horror games from the PS1 era, Heartworm mostly works but falls short in alot of areas at the end of the day. You'll play it cause of the nostalgia of the fixed camera angles and tank controls. If you don't like those, then don't play this. The game can be a little unforgiving, especially in the final main level, which is almost a straight copy/paste of the Mansion from the original Resident Evil, with some minor variations. The plot here is sorta ok, even if I completely hate the main character. Things are made extremely vague for pretty much the entire game till the end, with it wanting you to do a full 2nd playthrough to see the true ending. Some of the puzzles are just beyond awful though, including a sliding puzzle that was just the biggest pain in the butt. I'm also astounded by how a game could have some of the better music I've heard in a long time, and some of the worst music I've ever heard period, especially in the last half of the game. It got so bad, I had to mute it at times to get through. Overall Heartworm does want it set out to do, be a nostalgia piece for the OG horror games on PS1. Alot of the stuff surrounding it is either mediocre or just straight up bad though. For a budget game, it's not so bad I'd say to stay far away from it, but really only the most diehard fans of the OG horror games will enjoy this.
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Jul 31, 2025
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