Heartworm
Heartworm is a psychological survival horror by solo developer Vincent Adinolfi: Sam searches for a way to see her late grandfather again and ends up in a remote house with a connection to the afterlife.
- Developer
- Vincent Adinolfi
- Publisher
- DreadXP
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Horror, Psycho Horror
- Game modes
- Singleplayer
- Steam user reviews
- 86 % positive · 501 reviews
- At Steam
- View store page
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What is Heartworm?
Heartworm is a psychological survival horror game by solo developer Vincent Adinolfi and publisher DreadXP. At its center is Sam, who cannot come to terms with the death of her grandfather and finds clues online about a remote house said to make contact with the afterlife possible. The search for closeness becomes a journey through grief, memories and supernatural horror.
The game is a love letter to late-1990s survival horror and deliberately combines low-resolution 3D visuals with modern comfort options.
Updated 23.09.2026
Sources
- Heartworm Press Kit – DreadXP dreadxp.com
- Heartworm auf Steam store.steampowered.com
Release
Heartworm came out for PC on July 31, 2025. Since October 1, 2026, the game has also been available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
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PS4, PS5
Release on October 1, 2026.
Source
- PlayStation Store – Heartworm (PS4 und PS5) store.playstation.com
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Xbox One, Xbox Series
Release on October 1, 2026; Xbox Store lists Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
Source
- Xbox Store – Heartworm xbox.com
Updated 12.10.2026
Sources
- Steam – Heartworm store.steampowered.com
- PlayStation Store – Heartworm store.playstation.com
- Xbox Store – Heartworm xbox.com
Platforms
Heartworm is available on Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The console launch took place on October 1, 2026. The Microsoft Store also confirms Smart Delivery for the Xbox version.
Updated 12.10.2026
Sources
- Steam – PC-Fassung store.steampowered.com
- PlayStation Store – PS4 und PS5 store.playstation.com
- Xbox Store – Xbox One und Series xbox.com
- DreadXP – Ankündigung der Switch-Fassungen gematsu.com
Gameplay
Heartworm combines fixed camera angles with third-person aiming over the shoulder. Sam explores surreal locations, solves classic puzzles and has only limited ways to defend herself against enemies. Her camera serves as the central weapon.
The controls can be played in a modern style or switched to classic tank controls. Pixelation and other retro effects can also be turned on. DreadXP gives around four to six hours for one playthrough; multiple endings provide additional variations.
Updated 23.09.2026
Sources
- Heartworm Press Kit – DreadXP dreadxp.com
- Heartworm auf Steam store.steampowered.com
Trailer
DLCs and expansions
System requirements
On PC, Heartworm requires at least 8 GB RAM, an x86 or x64 processor with SSE2 support, a DirectX 10/11/12 capable graphics unit and 8 GB of free storage space, according to Steam. Steam lists Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 10 as the original minimum requirement, but notes that the Steam client has only supported Windows 10 and newer since 2024.
The details apply to PC.
Minimum
- Operating system
- Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 10; Steam client since 2024 only Windows 10+
- Processor
- x86/x64 with SSE2 support
- RAM
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- DirectX 10/11/12 capable
- DirectX
- Version 10
- Storage
- 8 GB
Editorial details
Updated 23.09.2026
Sources
- Heartworm auf Steam store.steampowered.com
Languages and control options
Heartworm supports German on-screen text and subtitles with English voice acting. The single-player adventure combines fixed camera angles with a modern over-the-shoulder view for aiming. Players who prefer the classic style can enable tank controls as well as optional pixel and retro filters.
A PC demo is also available on Steam. Which additional features are offered depends on the platform.
Updated 12.10.2026
Sources
- Steam – Heartworm: Sprachen, Demo und Steuerung store.steampowered.com
- PlayStation Store – Heartworm: Bildschirm- und Audiosprachen store.playstation.com
