Evil Awaits™

Third-person survival horror set around a cursed, remote castle

Chai Games · Released Oct 22, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 55
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 weeks ago; Oct 1, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 780; 14 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Evil Awaits™?

In this single-player, third-person survival horror game, a detective becomes trapped at Archdale Castle after answering a distress call about an explosion. You explore the castle grounds, docks, and cemetery, collecting notes and key items and solving puzzles to progress. You fight mutated enemies and bosses using firearms, melee strikes, defensive moves, and equipment upgrades.

For you if...

+you enjoy action horror in the style of Resident Evil
+you prefer short campaigns with mostly linear progression

Not for you if...

−you want horror without combat or demanding boss fights
−you prefer multiplayer horror to a solo campaign

What players say

75% of 55 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere, exploration rewards, and weapon and ability upgrades. Complaints center on bugs and uneven polish, with some players also finding the storytelling weak.

Screenshots and trailer

Evil Awaits™ system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 780, 14 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Processor: Intel Core i5-2550K | AMD FX-8350
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, 3 GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X, 4 GB
Storage: 14 GB available space
Notes: System requirements are subject to change

Does Evil Awaits™ have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Evil Awaits™ run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 40
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Evil Awaits™ use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam