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Ground Zero

Malformation Games · Published by Kwalee · Official site ↗

Content notice: Includes depictions of violence against monster versions of humans and animals.

Very Positive — 89% positive (784 reviews) · 44 achievements

Last updated 27 Sept 2026

Fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a terrifying monstrosity. Fight. Solve puzzles. Upgrade gear. Make every bullet count.

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3 Sept 2026Lowest: £15.99 · Highest: £15.999 Oct 2026

Action, Indie · 2026 · More £15 - £30 games

Ground Zero tasks you with uncovering the truth behind a devastating meteor impact in post-apocalyptic South Korea. Navigate puzzles and upgrades as you fight monstrous creatures, making each shot count in this gripping indie survival horror from Malformation Games.

About this game

Ground Zero is a retro survival horror set in post-apocalyptic South Korea.

A devastating meteor impact has wiped out South Korea. 2 months later as the dust and lightning storms settle and the air becomes breathable, an elite Korean operative and her Canadian partner are sent to investigate. What waits for them in the foggy remains is more terrifying than they ever could have imagined…

  • Fight terrifying monsters that lurk in the dark corners of Busan, mutated by the fallout of the impact.

  • Uncover the truth of what really hit Busan that day. What are these strange growths unravelling from the meteor impact, and why has it corrupted what little life remains in the aftermath?

  • Explore a beautiful city in ruins, from shoreline towns and temples to the urban center.

  • Defend yourself with an array of abilities; shoot, stab, kick and counter as an expert soldier trained in firearm and martial combat.

  • Perfect your fighting skills and get rewarded. Cleaner kills means more Genome Points, which can be traded for powerful gear upgrades.

  • Take on huge, terrifying bosses. Seo-Yeon has no idea just how bad the mutations can get in the heart of the city. Be prepared for anything.

  • Relive the spirit of classic Survival Horror. Ground Zero captures the nostalgia of retro horror titles with fixed cameras and pre-rendered backgrounds, puzzles, custom difficulty and optional tank controls.

  • Have fun with unlockables and extra content: alternate outfits, additional game modes and hidden endings await players curious enough to find them.

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 9th Generation / Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
  • Storage: 30 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 11th Generation / Ryzen 5 5600 X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
  • Storage: 30 GB available space

Supported Languages

English*, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    New Report – Steam Summer Sale is here.

    Ground Zero is in the Steam Summer Sale with a 25% discount 🫡 The weather isn’t the only heat you could be shielding from – your fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea starts today!📆 The sale runs from 25th June to 9th July Thank you so much for your continued support of Ground Zero!
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Ground Zero May Patch

    SITREP! A new Patch has been released! Since the release of Ground Zero a little under a month ago, we have been blown away by your support - it has not gone unnoticed! Every bug report and piece of feedback has been crucial in the post launch period. So, without further ado, we present to you the patch notes of the most recent update: May Patch Updates All Platforms Added the ability to delete old save files directly from the in-game Save Menu, this should also resolve a rare progression issue reported on PlayStation 5. Resolved multiple crash instances, including a rare issue during the final boss encounter and during specific enemy executions. Addressed a progression issue involving the Police Station gate. Fixed an issue where inventory menus would unintentionally unpause the game. Addressed multiple visual, audio, and collision issues in Chapter 11 to ensure smoother progression. Restored the correct texture for the Zodiac Coin Case. Fixed minor UI issues regarding the downscaling slider and FPS cap persistence. Xbox Specific Fixed a specific targeting issue encountered during the final boss fight. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340130/Ground_Zero/ Thank you so much for your continued support of Ground Zero! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44188915/006384b6dbe8b035466bfa90935218e12b498319.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250025/bb7e23a1085b28d25df050902e1e02b960917525.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250025/53a9f2fcd1bf24f4e1735dbc90b248bd39572da1.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250025/1e551f92a20d174c14f449ebd6ef769c2f8de0af.png
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Ground Zero Official Soundtrack

    SITREP The Ground Zero Soundtrack is out now! 22 Original Tracks composed by Kati Falk-Flores & Jaimee Jimin Park. Available on Steam here: Immersive soundscapes that blur the line between game and reality. Turn off the lights.Put your headphones on.Get in the zone.
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    PC Patch 1 Full Patch Notes

    We’ve been hard at work post launch to ensure your player experience is the best it can be. Following the release of Ground Zero, we’ve been addressing community feedback alongside adding a plethora of quality of life features that are included in the 27th April patch. You can expect significant performance improvements as well as framerate caps, individual save deletion, and much more. The full patch notes:Added the option in Video settings to set max framerate on PC to reduce GPU consumption.Significant performance improvements.Video settings are fully available when using gamepad on PC.Saves can now be individually deleted.Certain enemies no longer fail to move at very high framerates.Additional game difficulties now correctly unlock after beating the game in Easy and Normal.Reworked boat controls in Modern scheme, which now uses forward/reverse buttons.Player can no longer prematurely leave the Chapter 10 boss fight arena.Multiple weapon projectiles are now properly aligned.One unlockable weapon can no longer incorrectly trigger an environmental hazard in Chapter 8.Certain enemies are no longer immune to damage from a certain unlockable weapon.Trees are now correctly textured in one of the endings.You no longer need to hold a button to open your map, and instead you can long hold for pause menu as it's less commonly accessed.You may need to rebind your inventory, map and pause buttons. We hugely appreciate the continued support of the community, with the bug reports in particular having been pivotal in allowing us to resolve these issues swiftly.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (⎝⎝Liam⎠⎠)
  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    GROUND ZERO X TORMENTED SOULS 2 BUNDLE

    We've partnered up with PQube to bring you this bundle! Ground ZeroFight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a terrifying monstrosity. Fight. Solve puzzles. Upgrade gear. Make every bullet count.Tormented Souls 2Caroline Walker returns in the sequel to the award-winning survival horror classic. Explore the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, use improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save your sister from a twisted cult.Already own Ground Zero or Tormented Souls 2?You can still complete your bundle and get the 10% discount and it stacks with any other current discount offers too!
    Read full article on Community Announcements (LiamKwl)

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