There’s no denying the monumental impact Silent Hill has had on this industry, but its influence is most noticeable when you look at recent retro-style indie horror games. There’s no shortage of developers who are taking inspiration from Konami’s longstanding survival horror franchise these days, including the makers of Lone Survivor and the upcoming Silence of the Sleep. Now we can add another similarly themed title to the list with Claire, a 2D survival horror game from indie developer Hailstorm Games.
If you’re looking for something scary, Claire is terrifying, atmospheric — thanks, in part, to a stellar soundtrack — and a fantastic love letter to the survival horror genre. Watch me play through its beginning level below.
Claire is available now on Steam. You can get it for $8.49 (15% off) if you jump on it by the 14th, where it will return to its normal price tag of $9.99.
