The Pulse of Evil

Top-down survival horror built around managing a freeform inventory

Madnukin, Miroko, Yeramia, davebrown57 · Published by Mads Games · Released Jun 11, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 231
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jun 17, 2023
Minimum PC: 1650 Ti; 8 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Pulse of Evil?

This free, single-player top-down survival horror game takes place in a forgotten mine, where your mission is to destroy infected organic matter. You start empty-handed, collect tools and weapons, manage supplies, and fight strange creatures as you descend toward a boss fight.

For you if...

+you like dark horror settings and retro pixel art

Not for you if...

−you want a long campaign rather than a brief game

What players say

96% of 231 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat and the way replacement squad members continue after a death. The inventory draws mixed reactions: some value the weapon-carrying decisions it creates, while others find item handling finicky and frustrating.

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The Pulse of Evil system requirements

Minimum: 1650 Ti, 8 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i7 2.6 Ghz
Graphics: Geforce 1650 Ti
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space

Does The Pulse of Evil have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Pulse of Evil run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 8
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does The Pulse of Evil 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam