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Black Curtain Studio · Published by Black Curtain Studio · Official site ↗
Content notice: Frequent display of blood, which can be optionally turned off.
Positive — 80% positive (20 reviews) · 25 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Classic survival horror reimagined with a retro look and modern feel, set in a top secret underground research facility in Antarctica.
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Action, Adventure · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore the icy depths of an Antarctic research facility in Zero Below The Sun, where Black Curtain Studio crafts a chilling survival horror experience that combines classic aesthetics with contemporary mechanics.
About this game
Zero Below The Sun is a action survival horror game inspired by the classics, with 90's retro aesthetic in full low-res 3D.
You are Axel Bowers, a security officer at a secret underground Antarctic facility. When suddenly a full lock-down is engaged and disaster is imminent, you have to make your way through the corridors in a familiar over-the-shoulder 3rd person view and arm yourself to the teeth with military grade weaponry, as you discover the frozen terror that awaits you.
Find survivors, collect equipment and investigate what caused the lock-down. But some things are not what they seem and what looks to be survivors might be something else. Expect the unexpected, but don't expect to survive.
Your trip home is cancelled.
FEATURES
A modern take on classic survival horror
Explore a mysterious and desolate underground facility with 8 levels
2-4 hours of story gameplay
Low-poly retro aesthetics
Traditional puzzle solving
Combat with high intensity action
Multiple enemy types and boss fights
Multiple military grade weapons
Enemy limbs dismemberment
Modern controls
3rd person over-the-shoulder aiming
Toggleable pixelation and retro effects inspired by consoles of the 90's
Unlockable costumes/skins
Unlockable "Waves" mode with leaderboards
MODERN FEEL, VINTAGE LOOK
Gameplay inspired by classic survival horror, but with modern controls and visuals reminiscent of retro low-res 3D games of the mid-90's. Run, strafe, roll and aim and shoot to stay alive. Zero in on enemies' limbs with precision if you are feeling adventurous.
KEEP YOUR WITS
Battle your way through increasingly mutated enemies in the gloomy hallways of the multi-level underground facility and arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons from the armory. Find special 'Mod Discs' to further enhance your weapons. Be sure to also save your progress by the auxiliary phones.
SOUND THE FROZEN TERROR
Meet survivors, find clues, solve puzzles and discover the frozen new threat and stop it from escaping its icy prison and endangering the world. Will you survive the frozen terror?
GAME LENGTH / PLAYTIME
Approx. 2-4 hours.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8.x/10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent with 2 GB Video RAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 405 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Update 1.19
Hey! 😎 Long time no see. Life has kept me busy the past few months. Here's finally a long overdue patch, which improves the overall player experience, especially when controlling and navigating the game. Just in time for the Zombies vs Vampires Fest! Enjoy! Fixes and additions: Fixed information inconsistencies in character dialogues. Improved panning navigation in map view. Adjusted handgun aiming for improved accuracy. Updated game controller instructions for shoulder buttons. Added a note with instructions for circuit wires puzzle in the Utility room. Block world interaction when selecting "Continue" from pause menu. Block grenade and reload actions when interacting with menus. Remapped grenade button on game controllers to Left Shoulder Button. Updated UI buttons highlight graphic to be more prominent. Some bugfixes and optimizations related to Mods. Some bugfixes related to Objectives. That's it for now. Until next time!Read full article on Community Announcements (Black Curtain Studio)AnnouncementsOfficial
Festive stream
Hey! 😎 I hope the holidays are treating you well. I will be streaming Zero Below The Sun whenever I can throughout the holidays and Winter Sale, so be sure to check in. Watch me blast my way out of tight spots of the cafeteria in the Waves survival mode and hopefully break the 20 minute mark! Until then and happy holidays! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44211860/a70232155cb146f79b8a2d5b26e4036bf1d25334.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (Black Curtain Studio)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Update 1.18
Hello! 😎 Here's a small patch to fix some issues with the Pacifist achievement. Fixes and updates: Fixed an issue related to Pacifist achievement which would be unattainable in certain scenarios. Minor general adjustments and tweaks. That's it for now. Until next time!Read full article on Community Announcements (Black Curtain Studio)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Update 1.17
Hey! 😎 Here's a small patch to fix some immediate issues with audio. Thanks for sticking around and continuing supporting the game! Fixes and updates: Fixed a sound glitch in the intro where the siren sound would continue playing after skipping the cutscene Improved some spatial sound effects That's it for now. Until next time!Read full article on Community Announcements (Black Curtain Studio)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Update 1.16
Hey! 😎 Time for a new patch with some more bug fixes, adjustments and balancing. I hope you will enjoy. Thanks for sticking with me and supporting the game! Fixes and updates: Adjusted enemy hitboxes Adjusted damage and precision on some weapons Added more revolver ammunition pickups Added some missing sound effects Fixed some sound and music issues Bugfixes and balancing in Waves mode That's it for now. Until next time!Read full article on Community Announcements (Black Curtain Studio)
