With autumn approaching, DreadXP has confirmed that Heartworm, the psychological survival-horror title from developer Vincent Adinolfi, will expand from PC to consoles on October 1, 2026.
The game, which launched on PC in 2025, is set to arrive on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch platforms and is positioned as a narrative-focused entry in DreadXP’s indie catalog.
Heartworm casts players as Sam, a bereaved young woman pulled into an eerie online world.
The title was developed by Vincent Adinolfi and published under the DreadXP umbrella.
Critics and players have highlighted the game’s emphasis on emotional storytelling; in journalistic terms, reviewers note that Heartworm places its evocative narrative at the center of the experience rather than relying solely on conventional monster encounters.
Stylistically, Heartworm draws direct inspiration from early survival-horror landmarks.
The game uses isometric perspectives, claustrophobic combat pacing, and CGI cutscenes—elements commonly associated with classic series like Resident Evil and Silent Hill—to craft atmosphere and tension.
Industry observers describe the game’s aesthetic as a deliberate homage to those classics while sustaining a more introspective, character-driven plot.
In practical terms for console players, the announcement means Heartworm will be available on Nintendo Switch (via the Nintendo eShop), PlayStation and Xbox beginning October 1, 2026.
The PC release in 2025 remains the platform where the title first reached players and reviewers, building the critical momentum that preceded the console rollout.
Developed as a psychological survival-horror experience, Heartworm emphasizes pacing and narrative beats.
Journalistic summaries of coverage to date indicate that the game’s strongest asset is its story: reviewers have repeatedly praised its poignant handling of themes like love, loss, and letting go, stating the narrative ‘‘cuts deeper than standard dodge-the-zombies fare’’ by focusing on emotional stakes.
For readers tracking Nintendo Switch releases and indie horror on consoles, Heartworm’s October 1 launch represents a notable addition to fall release calendars.
With a PC history in 2025 and a console release across major storefronts in 2026, Heartworm is poised to reach a broader audience interested in atmospheric, story-first survival horror.
The game, which launched on PC in 2025, is set to arrive on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch platforms and is positioned as a narrative-focused entry in DreadXP’s indie catalog.
Heartworm casts players as Sam, a bereaved young woman pulled into an eerie online world.
The title was developed by Vincent Adinolfi and published under the DreadXP umbrella.
Critics and players have highlighted the game’s emphasis on emotional storytelling; in journalistic terms, reviewers note that Heartworm places its evocative narrative at the center of the experience rather than relying solely on conventional monster encounters.
Stylistically, Heartworm draws direct inspiration from early survival-horror landmarks.
The game uses isometric perspectives, claustrophobic combat pacing, and CGI cutscenes—elements commonly associated with classic series like Resident Evil and Silent Hill—to craft atmosphere and tension.
Industry observers describe the game’s aesthetic as a deliberate homage to those classics while sustaining a more introspective, character-driven plot.
In practical terms for console players, the announcement means Heartworm will be available on Nintendo Switch (via the Nintendo eShop), PlayStation and Xbox beginning October 1, 2026.
The PC release in 2025 remains the platform where the title first reached players and reviewers, building the critical momentum that preceded the console rollout.
Developed as a psychological survival-horror experience, Heartworm emphasizes pacing and narrative beats.
Journalistic summaries of coverage to date indicate that the game’s strongest asset is its story: reviewers have repeatedly praised its poignant handling of themes like love, loss, and letting go, stating the narrative ‘‘cuts deeper than standard dodge-the-zombies fare’’ by focusing on emotional stakes.
For readers tracking Nintendo Switch releases and indie horror on consoles, Heartworm’s October 1 launch represents a notable addition to fall release calendars.
With a PC history in 2025 and a console release across major storefronts in 2026, Heartworm is poised to reach a broader audience interested in atmospheric, story-first survival horror.
