VILLAGE

VILLAGE

The road is closed.
But something is waiting beyond it.

VILLAGE is a first-person, atmospheric metroidvania survival horror experience where isolation, memory, and fear blur into one.

Your wife have been lost, her tracks leads you to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals and with the village itself

Trapped in a decaying rural settlement, you must explore interconnected environments, uncover hidden paths, and piece together the truth behind what happened with your wife… and what still lingers.

Features

• Atmospheric Horror
  A dense, oppressive world inspired by psychological dread and environmental storytelling.
• Metroidvania Exploration
  Unlock new routes, revisit areas, and slowly unravel a tightly interconnected map.
• Survival-Focused Gameplay
  Limited resources, deliberate pacing, and tense encounters that punish careless play.
• Inventory Management
  Every item matters. Choose wisely what to carry—and what to leave behind.
• Puzzle Elements
  Solve environmental and logic-based puzzles to progress deeper into the unknown.
• Boss Encounters
  Face disturbing and unpredictable enemies that test both skill and nerves.
• Multiple Endings
  The way you play the game shape how the story concludes.
• Multiple Difficulities
  Choose how you want to die.:)
• Collectibles & Bonus Content
  Hidden throughout the world are collectibles and secrets waiting to be discovered.
  Some offer deeper insight into the story, while others unlock bonus content, rewarding players who take the time to explore every corner of the village.
• Gamepad Support
  Fully playable with controller for a more immersive experience.

Development Status

VILLAGE is currently in active development.

The game is still being refined, with ongoing work on gameplay systems, world design, and overall polish to ensure the best possible experience. Features, content, and mechanics may evolve as development continues.

The planned release window is late Summer 2026.

Your support, feedback, and patience mean a lot as the project grows into its final form.

Built With

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, delivering detailed environments, dynamic lighting, and immersive sound design that bring the world of VILLAGE to life with AMD FidelityFX and Nvidia DLSS 4.5 support at launch.

System Requirements

Minimum:
• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: Windows 10 x64
  
• Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or Intel® Arc™ A750
  
• DirectX: Version 12
  
• Storage: 25 GB available space
  
• Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device.
  
• Additional Notes: Playing on minimum requirements should enable to play on Medium quality settings in FullHD (1080p) in stable 30 FPS. SSD is recommended.

Recommended:
• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: Windows 10 x64
  
• Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K | AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
  
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 2080RTX or AMD Radeon™ 6800XT
  
• DirectX: Version 12
  
• Storage: 25 GB available space
  
• Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device.
  
• Additional Notes: Playing on recommended requirements should enable to play on Medium quality settings in 60 FPS or High quality settings in 30 FPS, in FullHD (or 4k using FSR or similar technology). SSD is recommended.

Future Plans

A Steam release is planned following the initial launch on itch.io.

Additional improvements, updates, and potential new content may be introduced over time as development continues beyond release.