If you thought Kyle Starks and Artyom Topilin’s I Hate This Place was terrifying on the page, just wait until you play it. Broken Mirror Games and Skybound Entertainment have officially unveiled I Hate This Place, a stylized, isometric survival horror game inspired by the Eisner-nominated comic of the same name. Announced during the Future Games Show, the game is set to launch in Q4 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
A Comic Book Nightmare Brought to Life
Set in a world where the laws of reality are constantly shifting, I Hate This Place puts players in the shoes of Elena, a woman who unknowingly awakens a malevolent force. Outmatched and hunted, Elena must use her environment, combat skills, and survival instincts to make it through the horrors lurking in the shadows.
With its bold comic book aesthetic, rich storytelling, and tense survival mechanics, the game aims to capture the surreal, heart-pounding terror of the comic while delivering an engaging, unpredictable horror experience.
“I love my book I Hate This Place,” said Kyle Starks, writer of the original comic series. “Seeing someone bring it to life in video game form is a dream come true. I can’t wait to get my hands on it—and probably die a lot on that awful, awful ranch.”
Key Features of I Hate This Place
- Survival Horror with a Unique Twist – Players must think fast and adapt to an ever-changing world where no two encounters feel the same.
- Striking Comic Book Visuals – The game features a bold, retro ‘80s-inspired aesthetic, with each area crafted to tell its own disturbing story.
- Day & Night Cycle – Time matters. Gather resources and prepare during the day—because when night falls, survival becomes a desperate fight against the horrors that lurk in the dark.
- Gunfights & Melee Combat – Battles reward ingenuity over brute force, forcing players to manipulate the environment and craft essential tools to even the odds.
- Avoid the Horned Man – Whatever you do, don’t let him find you.
A New Era of Horror from Bloober Team
With Broken Mirror Games operating under Bloober Team’s new horror label, I Hate This Place marks another ambitious step in the studio’s ongoing push to redefine horror gaming.
“We always look to push the boundaries of horror,” said Piotr Babieno, CEO of Bloober Team. “With I Hate This Place, we’re delivering a gripping survival experience with a distinct visual identity and psychological depth.”
I Hate This Place is set to launch in Q4 2025, and you can wishlist it now to stay updated. If you thought the comic was unsettling, prepare for an even darker descent into madness.
