New Horror Game on Steam Has Serious Resident Evil Vibes

Following a modern trend of revitalizing old-school gameplay mechanics and PS1-style graphics, House of Necrosis blends survival horror role-playing with mystery dungeon combat in a unique twist on the classics of the genre. House of Necrosis has understandably drawn early comparisons to the original Resident Evil, both for its visuals and story, but this unexpected new horror entry sets itself apart from its spiritual predecessor in several major ways.

Players have been introduced to a number of Steam games similar to Resident Evil, with the likes of Heartworm, Crow Country, and many others bringing back the beloved aesthetics of 90s horror with modern gameplay twists. Diverting even further from expectations, House of Necrosis not only draws on the survival horror icons of retro gaming but draws further inspiration from other powerhouses with its introduction of RPG elements and turn-based combat.

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House of Necrosis is Like Resident Evil with Turn-Based Gameplay

House of Necrosis sees players entering a decrepit mansion that has become overrun by a horrifying array of monsters in a turn-based mystery dungeon fight for survival. Featuring a tank-controlled hubworld with retro pre-rendered backgrounds, players carefully advance through the mansion by defeating enemies, leveling up their character, and upgrading their weapons while facing down every terrifying creature in their path. The endless halls of the mansion change every time the player enters through the foreboding doors, allowing for a constantly changing experience similar to roguelike dungeon-crawling games. While some players may find the old-school mechanics to be outdated, House of Necrosis aims to be a refreshing take that manages to scratch that nostalgic itch.

Obvious similarities to Resident Evil aside, players have also compared House of Necrosis to games like Final Fantasy for its unique turn-based combat, which is arguably rare to see in retro-style survival horror titles. Reviews have applauded the overall gameplay loop and old-school "brutal" permadeath that forces the mansion reset. As more indie survival horror games look to draw from familiar gameplay mechanics, House of Necrosis uses its uncommon battle system to help itself stand out among the competition. House of Necrosis is now available on Steam for $11.99.

Horror gaming fans have enjoyed a massive resurgence in popularity for the genre and its multitude of subgenres, with AAA games like Silent Hill f and indie darlings like Mouthwashing helping to push horror back into the mainstream spotlight. With fresh takes like House of Necrosis further drawing in fans of dungeon-crawlers and turn-based RPGs, horror video games continue to experience a renaissance of diversity that has been much appreciated by long-time enthusiasts.

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