The Evil Within
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.
Full release
Oct 13, 2014
Demo
Demo available since Oct 30, 2014
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About This Game
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension. With limited resources at your disposal, you’ll fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action.
STORY:
While investigating the scene of a gruesome mass murder, Detective Sebastian Castellanos and his partners encounter a mysterious and powerful force. After seeing the slaughter of fellow officers, Sebastian is ambushed and knocked unconscious. When he awakens, he finds himself in a deranged world where hideous creatures wander among the dead. Facing unimaginable terror, and fighting for survival, Sebastian embarks on a frightening journey to unravel what’s behind this evil force. KEY FEATURES:
- Pure Survival Horror Returns Shinji Mikami, the father of survival horror, is back to direct a chilling new game wrapped in haunting narrative. Tension and anxiety heighten dramatically as you explore the game’s tortured world.
- Brutal Traps and Twisted Creatures Face unthinkable horrors and cruel traps as you struggle to survive against overwhelming odds. Turn evil against itself by using the same diabolical devices against overwhelming deadly creatures.
- Unknown Threats in an Uncertain World Mysterious and wicked fears loom ahead in a world that warps and twists around you. Corridors, walls, doors, and entire buildings change in real-time, ensnaring players in a reality where threats can appear at any time and from any direction.
- The New Face of Horror Experience a disturbing reality as you try to break free from warped machinations that could only exist in the most horrifying worlds. Defeat insurmountable terror and experience the ultimate thrill by discovering The Evil Within .
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Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Tango Gameworks
- Publisher:
- Bethesda Softworks
Quick facts
- Release
- Oct 16, 2014: WindowsOct 23, 2014: PS3, PS4, Xbox One
- Last updated
- May 19, 2026
- Storefronts
- Xbox, PlayStation, Epic Games Store, and Steam
- Genres
- Action and Survival
- Tags
- Combat and Survival Horror
- Moods
- Tense and Mysterious
- Social styles
- Solo
- Demo
- Available since Oct 30, 2014
- Price model
- Purchase
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | |||
| French | |||
| German | |||
| Italian | |||
| Polish |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
ESRB m
Content descriptors
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Support
Controller & Support
Controller support
Full controller support
Device support
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS:
- 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1
- Processor:
- i7 or an equivalent with four plus core processor
- Memory:
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- GTX 460 or equivalent 1 GB VRAM card
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- It’s worth noting that the 50 GB of space required is for the PC install. When the installation is complete, the game will take up ~41 GB of HDD space
Recommended
- OS:
- 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1
- Processor:
- i7 with four plus cores
- Memory:
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- It’s worth noting that the 50 GB of space required is for the PC install. When the installation is complete, the game will take up ~41 GB of HDD space
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GameHubber interest
Not enough ratings yet
Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Tango Gameworks
- Publisher:
- Bethesda Softworks
Quick facts
- Release
- Oct 16, 2014: WindowsOct 23, 2014: PS3, PS4, Xbox One
- Last updated
- May 19, 2026
- Storefronts
- Xbox, PlayStation, Epic Games Store, and Steam
- Genres
- Action and Survival
- Tags
- Combat and Survival Horror
- Moods
- Tense and Mysterious
- Social styles
- Solo
- Demo
- Available since Oct 30, 2014
- Price model
- Purchase
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | |||
| French | |||
| German | |||
| Italian | |||
| Polish |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
ESRB m
Content descriptors
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Support
Controller & Support
Controller support
Full controller support
Device support
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing
Reviews
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"Players are rating this around 75 on IGDB."
IGDB
458 ratings
OpenCritic
75
IGDB aggregate snapshot for The Evil Within.
458
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