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.

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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

Quick facts

Release
Oct 16, 2014: Windows
Oct 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

Languages
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
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

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Steam Trading Cards

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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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