New Steam Horror Game is Like Silent Hill Meets No, I’m Not a Human

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Recently, Steam has seen a surge of impressive horror games trying to recreate the psychological scares of classics like Silent Hill. These indie games are free to be creative with disturbing ideas and build truly unsettling atmospheres, much like the original Silent Hill series. The new game, Pathologic 3, seems to do just that, offering a unique take on the genre. If you enjoy the immersive atmosphere of Silent Hill and the stressful choices in games like No, I’m Not a Human, Pathologic 3 is definitely worth checking out.

A key part of what makes the indie horror game No, I’m Not a Human so engaging is the difficult choices players face when deciding who to let inside their home. The game forces you to assess whether characters are actually humans or dangerous Visitors, often presenting conflicting clues. Pathologic 3 uses a similar system to build tension and create a haunting atmosphere reminiscent of Silent Hill.

Pathologic 3 is a Steam Horror Game That Combines the Atmosphere of Silent Hill with the Gameplay of No, I’m Not a Human

Pathologic 3 takes place in a remote Russian village that’s been hit by a deadly disease called the ‘sand plague.’ As players, you’re tasked with saving the villagers by discovering what’s causing the plague and finding a way to cure it. However, there’s a catch: you only have 12 days to succeed, and time keeps moving forward no matter what you’re doing.

The Pathologic games are known for being incredibly challenging. Players have to struggle to survive, not only for themselves but also for the town’s people, all while dealing with very limited supplies. Food is hard to find, goods are expensive and quickly sell out, and there’s always the danger of being attacked by desperate residents or catching the plague. All of this makes Pathologic a very stressful game that isn’t easy to play.

How Pathologic 3 Fits into the Pathologic Series

The original Pathologic game came out in 2005 and let players experience the same story through the eyes of three different characters: The Bachelor (Daniil Dankovsky), The Haruspex (Artemy Burakh), and The Changeling (Clara). In 2019, Pathologic 2 was released as a reimagining of The Haruspex’s story, with updated gameplay to make it a little easier. Now, Pathologic 3 remakes The Bachelor’s story, making it a good starting point for new players interested in the series, before they explore the earlier games.

Pathologic 3 releases on Steam on January 9, 2026.

Pathologic 3’s Gameplay Loop Pressures Players into Diagnosing and Curing a Mysterious Plague

As a huge fan of Pathologic 2, I’m really intrigued by how Pathologic 3 is shaping up. Unlike the Haruspex, the Bachelor is a doctor, and that totally changes how you play. Instead of relying on… well, his methods, you’re using medical knowledge to figure out what’s really going on with the townsfolk. A big part of the game seems to be about spotting when people are being dishonest and working out who actually has the sand plague. Basically, gameplay revolves around things like…

  • Examining patients to determine their diagnosis
  • Ordering quarantines, curfews, decrees, and roadblocks
  • Gaining the trust of the villagers and the town’s ruling families
  • Fighting the plague and suppressing riots
  • Utilize time travel mechanics to undo mistakes

A core part of how you play Pathologic 3 is the ability to rewind time as the Bachelor. This lets you change a decision and see what happens differently, giving you more control and the chance to explore different paths if you don’t like how things turned out.

Players Will Have to Make Tough Decisions in Pathologic 3

The core of No, I’m Not a Human revolved around investigating people and deciding whether to kill or spare them if you suspected they weren’t who they seemed. Pathologic 3 will feature similarly difficult choices, such as whether to use limited medicine on a sick person or save it for someone else, or to isolate a part of the town to stop a plague, even if it means trapping people inside. Combined with a depressing setting, strange visuals, and the challenge of managing your character’s sanity, Pathologic 3 aims to deliver a deeply stressful and psychologically frightening gaming experience.

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2026-01-04 19:04