As part of IGN Fan Fest, solo developer Vincent Adinolfi and horror publisher DreadXP have revealed that Heartworm, the retro survival horror, will be coming to PC this spring. Fans of classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill and those new to the genre will be able to enjoy mechanics, controls, and graphics inspired by games from the late 90s, with the option to turn some effects off for a slightly more modern experience. Check out the new trailer to get a look at some of the gameplay, including the camera-based combat, exploration, and puzzles.

Heartworm pays tribute to Survival Horror classics Silent Hill, Resident Evil and Dino Crisis, and centres on a woman named Sam. Grief-stricken over the death of her beloved grandfather, Sam falls down an internet rabbit hole, driven by the hope of reconnecting with him. Following a lead from a mysterious forum, she ventures to a supposedly supernatural house in the mountains, desperate to make contact with the other side.

Described as a journey through grief and loss, Heartworm features 4-6 hours of gameplay with multiple endings, as well as a focus on exploration with classic puzzles and limited combat using a camera as a weapon. The game will feature a modern control scheme with 3rd person over-the-shoulder aiming and optional classic tank controls, as well as optional pixelation and retro effects calling back to those Survival Horror classics for a more “authentic” experience.