Whalefall

The release date for Whalefall is July 22, 2026, for PC. Developed by Matriarch Games, this title brings a retro-inspired survival horror experience to an industrial prison located at the bottom of the ocean.

The central mechanical hook is a high-stakes combat system where monsters regenerate and multiply from their own severed limbs. This transformation turns every aggressive encounter into a potential disaster, as a missed shot or a reckless strike can literally double the number of threats in a cramped corridor. Success depends on solving environmental puzzles and mastering a loop of evasion and resource management within the decaying Tyde Civic Corporation facility. It is a focused take on the PSX-era aesthetic that prioritizes consequence over mindless shooting.

Fans of traditional survival horror who enjoy punishing mechanics and low-fidelity visuals should wishlist this immediately.