
Compulsion Games
South of Midnight
Released on 8 April 2025 (10 months ago)
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and face the pain haunting your hometown.
magicgothicfemale protagonistblack protagonistsouthern american themescontroller supportgothic horrorsteam decksouthern gothic
80.77/100
Average rating based on 60 scores
Storyline
A DARK MODERN FOLKTALE When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a Southern Gothic world where reality and fantasy are interwoven, and ancient creatures from folklore emerge. In this coming-of-age adventure, Hazel journeys forth to rescue her mother and delves into a haunting web of folklore and family secrets, untangling her own identity.
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South of Midnight Announcement Trailer

South of Midnight Gameplay Trailer

South of Midnight Cinematic Trailer

South of Midnight Cinematic Trailer

South of Midnight Dev Diary

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South of Midnight is rated 85.75/100 by 4 critics, and 75.79/100 by 56 renowned gamers.
South of Midnight is a platform and adventure game. The game features action and fantasy.
A DARK MODERN FOLKTALE
When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a Southern Gothic world where reality and fantasy are interwoven, and ancient creatures from folklore emerge. In this coming-of-age adventure, Hazel journeys forth to rescue her mother and delves into a haunting web of folklore and family secrets, untangling her own identity.
South of Midnight was first released in 2025.
Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and face the pain haunting your hometown.
Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S
- Nintendo Switch 2
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- PlayStation 5
Game engine
- Unreal Engine 4
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