Heartworm, the haunting love letter to classic 90s survival horror, has received its first major update — and it’s a big one. Developed by Vincent Adinolfi and published by DreadXP, the new 1.1 Update is out now, introducing a slew of player-requested features, tweaks, and additions that make this nostalgic nightmare even richer.
💀 The 1.1 Update — Out Now
The latest patch dives deep into gameplay refinements and fan feedback, introducing a range of new content and balance changes. Here’s everything new in Heartworm 1.1:
- New “Challenge” Difficulty Mode – Push your survival skills to the limit with tougher enemies and resource scarcity.
- New Camera Mod – A fresh way to experience Heartworm’s unique blend of fixed angles and over-the-shoulder exploration.
- Final Boss Fight Additions & Changes – The climactic battle has been enhanced for a more intense and cinematic finish.
- New Costume – Unlock an additional outfit for Sam as a reward for facing your fears.
- Soundtrack Release – The complete 60-track OST, composed by Vincent Adinolfi with contributions from artist Michael Jentsch, is now available.
- Steam Trading Cards – Collect, trade, and show off your love for Heartworm’s eerie atmosphere.
- Enemy Balance Adjustments – Combat pacing and tension have been finely tuned.
- Various Fixes & Quality-of-Life Improvements – Minor bugs, performance updates, and additional polish throughout the game.
If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to replay Heartworm — or dive in for the first time — this update is the perfect reason.
🕯️ A Journey Through Grief and Memory
Heartworm follows Sam, a young woman unable to move on after the death of her beloved grandfather. Desperate for answers, she’s drawn into an online forum that promises to reconnect her with the dead — leading her to a mysterious mountain house said to breach the barrier between life and death.
What begins as a search for closure becomes a descent into grief, memory, and psychological horror.
📷 Classic Horror Reimagined
Blending old and new, Heartworm perfectly fuses fixed-camera exploration with third-person over-the-shoulder gameplay, offering both nostalgia and modern control options. Combat is limited and deliberate, relying on a camera-as-weapon mechanic to fend off the horrors stalking Sam.
- 4–6 hours of gameplay with multiple endings
- Classic puzzles and environmental storytelling
- Optional tank controls and retro visual filters
- A haunting original soundtrack
- Pre-rendered and in-game cinematic cutscenes
Fans of Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and late-90s survival horror will feel right at home — but also deeply unsettled.
🎧 Soundtrack Now Available
Alongside the update, Vincent Adinolfi has released the official Heartworm soundtrack — featuring over 60 original tracks that bring the game’s atmosphere to life. A mix of ambient dread and nostalgic melancholy, it’s a must-listen for fans of retro psychological horror.
🩸 Where to Play
Heartworm is available now on Steam for PC, with the 1.1 Update and soundtrack release live today.
Whether you’re reliving it with the new Challenge Mode or haunting its halls for the first time, Heartworm’s chilling charm — and emotional weight — make it one of the standout indie horror experiences of the year.