Ground Zero

April 16, 2026 Malformation Games Malformation Games, Kwalee
Indie
Series X|S PC PS5
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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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Release Date April 16, 2026
Developer Malformation Games
Publisher Malformation Games, Kwalee
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Horror, Survival
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