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Heartworm Brings Psychological Horror to Consoles This October

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DreadXP is bringing the psychological survival horror game Heartworm to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on October 1. It was developed by Vincent Adinolfi and previously released on PC in 2025. The story follows Sam, a grieving young woman who is pulled into an online world, and the game draws on the atmosphere of early survival horror titles.

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Heartworm is a psychological survival horror title from developer Vincent Adinolfi and publisher DreadXP. It first appeared on PC in 2025 and will arrive on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on October 1.

The story follows Sam, a grieving young woman pulled into an online realm. The game uses isometric camera angles, tense action, and CGI cutscenes to evoke early survival horror, while centering on love, loss, and moving on.

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The console release may broaden access for players who prefer PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch, potentially bringing this grief-focused horror story to audiences beyond PC. Its themes of loss and letting go could resonate with players processing bereavement, while its nostalgic survival-horror style may appeal to fans of classic genre titles. As with any horror work, emotional impact may vary, and some players could find its psychological material unsettling.

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