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The Evil Within

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4.1/5

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4.1

119 Reviews

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The Evil Within
Description
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...
Critics reviews
52 %
Recommend
Eurogamer
8/10
IGN
8.7/10
Hardcore Gamer
4/5
User reviews

4.1/5

( 119 Reviews )

4.1

119 Reviews

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Product details
2014, Tango Gameworks, ...
System requirements
Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit ), i7 or an equivalent with four plus core processor, 4 GB RAM, GTX...
DLCs
The Evil Within: The Executioner, The Evil Within: The Assignment, The Evil Within: The Consequence,...
Time to beat
15 hMain
20 h Main + Sides
40.5 h Completionist
17.5 h All Styles
Description
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.

The Evil Within™ © 2014 ZeniMax Media Inc. Developed in association with Tango Gameworks. The Evil Within, Tango, Tango Gameworks, Bethesda, Bethesda Softworks, ZeniMax and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved.

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
15 hMain
20 h Main + Sides
40.5 h Completionist
17.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
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Size:
36.1 GB

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Posted on: August 13, 2025

Aki164

Verified owner

Games: 89 Reviews: 3

Great Game

It was once of my first game on ps4 and i still love it, because the atmosphere is great and it has a good Story. Only my device [Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360] doesn't run well because the graphics card. But if you have a "real" graphics card it should run good.


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Posted on: August 13, 2025

BigKahunaStiffy

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Games: 229 Reviews: 5

Great horror game

I love Silent Hill and Resident Evil and this really is a great series if you love those :)


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Posted on: September 6, 2025

MrGustavsen

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Games: 4 Reviews: 1

VERY GOOD TO BE THIS OLD

I PISSED MYSELF AT THE START, AND INTENSE MOMENTS... VERY STRESSFULL


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Posted on: June 22, 2021

limitlessbritt

Games: 977 Reviews: 36

Scary

The atmosphere and execution are perfect, story was okay, the gameplay was pretty good. I think the game went on for a little too long but overall its a great game! 7/10


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Posted on: July 31, 2022

mkrealz

Verified owner

Games: 103 Reviews: 6

A great alternate to Resident Evil

I would give it 4.5, but its not possible on GOG. A great game. I had a lot of fun playing, it was a good departure from Resident Evil that Mikami did. Its a lot more atmospheric, with a heavy emphasis on action. Shooting mechanics are pretty good Not as much puzzles, but the ones that were there were fairly thought out, and not overly complex. The story is focused on the detective with a painful past. A lot of crazy paranormal stuff happens, but you can usually defeat enemies with guns, explosions and traps. I played on normal, where there was a decent enough amount of ammo, but not enough that you can get by just blasting everyone. Progession is usually by chapters, and the story moves along at a good pace. Exploration isnt terrible, theres a small amount to explore in every area, but its not an open ended sandbox world. The boss battles are ok, some are pretty funny, others I found were a bit frustrating because you have to either cheese the boss, or kite them , running and shooting, running and shooting etc. For optimization, the game runs fairly well. There was no hiccups on my Rx 580. Most modern systems will run the game with no problem, and max out the settings. I turned off the motion blur because it gave me a headache, but otherwise no issues. Controls were fairly standard, and had no issues. Every now and then was a quick time event which required the player to mash a button or two. NGL, some of the events had me on edge. The overall fell of the game was one of a horror-action. Where ammo is not infinite, and a lot of things , basic enemies and even the environment could possibly kill you. DLC's were ok. I really liked the one where you play as a dad looking for his daughter, killing everything in sight. The one where you play as Kidman sucked, as she was not usually armed and you had to sneak around all the enemies. I got stuck and frustrated with one level, and just gave up. Overall, if its on sale, would recommend the game.


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