Ground Zero

Ground Zero

Released Apr 2026

Fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a terrifying monstrosity. Fight. Solve puzzles. Upgrade gear. Make every bullet count.

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Evaluation

Ground Zero launched on April 16, 2026 as a complete survival horror experience. Since launch, Malformation Games has released two post-launch patches (April 27 and May 14, 2026) focused on bug fixes, performance improvements, and quality-of-life features — signs of an engaged developer in the immediate post-launch period. A soundtrack DLC was released on May 6, 2026, and is the only store-listed DLC. The developer has not announced any additional content such as expansions, story DLC, or updates beyond maintenance. The game appears to have shipped as a self-contained product, and no roadmap or future content plans have been communicated. However, the game only launched in April 2026, which is too recent to draw firm conclusions about whether the developer intends to support it with additional content down the line.
Evidence
Ground Zero launched on PC, Xbox, and PS5 on April 16, 2026.
news post · Apr 16, 2026 source content shipped
high
Developer announced a publishing partnership with Kwalee to help finish and polish the game, describing it as getting the game 'over the finish line' with additional weapons, bosses, unlockables, and cutscenes.
news post · May 2, 2025 source development ongoing
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
May 2026

Media

Details

Publisher
Kwalee
Achievements
44
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Ground Zero is a retro survival horror set in post-apocalyptic South Korea.

A devastating meteor impact has wiped out South Korea. 2 months later as the dust and lightning storms settle and the air becomes breathable, an elite Korean operative and her Canadian partner are sent to investigate. What waits for them in the foggy remains is more terrifying than they ever could have imagined…

  • Fight terrifying monsters that lurk in the dark corners of Busan, mutated by the fallout of the impact.

  • Uncover the truth of what really hit Busan that day. What are these strange growths unravelling from the meteor impact, and why has it corrupted what little life remains in the aftermath?

  • Explore a beautiful city in ruins, from shoreline towns and temples to the urban center.

  • Defend yourself with an array of abilities; shoot, stab, kick and counter as an expert soldier trained in firearm and martial combat.

  • Perfect your fighting skills and get rewarded. Cleaner kills means more Genome Points, which can be traded for powerful gear upgrades.

  • Take on huge, terrifying bosses. Seo-Yeon has no idea just how bad the mutations can get in the heart of the city. Be prepared for anything.

  • Relive the spirit of classic Survival Horror. Ground Zero captures the nostalgia of retro horror titles with fixed cameras and pre-rendered backgrounds, puzzles, custom difficulty and optional tank controls.

  • Have fun with unlockables and extra content: alternate outfits, additional game modes and hidden endings await players curious enough to find them.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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