Action · October 13, 2014
The Evil Within (2014)
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension. With limited resources at your disposal, you’ll fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action. STORY: While investigating the scene of a gruesome mass murder, Detective Sebastian Castellanos and his partners encounter a mysterious and powerful force. After seeing the slaughter of fellow officers, Sebastian is ambushed and knocked unconscious. When he awakens, he finds himself in a deranged world where hideous creatures wander among the dead. Facing unimaginable terror, and fighting for survival, Sebastian embarks on a frightening journey to unravel what’s behind this evil force. KEY FEATURES: Pure Survival Horror Returns Shinji Mikami, the father of survival horror, is back to direct a chilling new game wrapped in haunting narrative. Tension and anxiety heighten dramatically as you explore the game’s tortured world. Brutal Traps and Twisted Creatures Face unthinkable horrors and cruel traps as you struggle to survive against overwhelming odds. Turn evil against itself by using the same diabolical devices against overwhelming deadly creatures. Unknown Threats in an Uncertain World Mysterious and wicked fears loom ahead in a world that warps and twists around you. Corridors, walls, doors, and entire buildings change in real-time, ensnaring players in a reality where threats can appear at any time and from any direction. The New Face of Horror Experience a disturbing reality as you try to break free from warped machinations that could only exist in the most horrifying worlds. Defeat insurmountable terror and experience the ultimate thrill by discovering The Evil Within .
Action releases from 2014
146 Action titles launched in 2014 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 30.3k Steam reviews | Top 18% in Action |
| Positive rating | 85% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 55% |
| Metacritic | 68/100 | Genre average 77 — top 87% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 211 players | Top 24% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 15 h average | Top 34% for session depth among Action |
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Horror · 916
- Survival Horror · 713
- Psychological Horror · 598
- Gore · 577
- Atmospheric · 475
- Singleplayer · 425
- Action · 420
- Third Person · 408
- Survival · 344
- Zombies · 327
- Dark · 318
- Stealth · 272
- Third-Person Shooter · 253
- Difficult · 249
- Adventure · 246
Reception Metrics
Steam community
85%Very Positive · 30.3k reviews
25.8k positive · 4.5k negative
Metacritic
68/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.5/10
Curator recommendations
20.1k
Peak concurrent players
211
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (7)
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- Spanish - Spain volume_up
- Polish
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Full audio (6)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Russian
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on TV
Accessibility
- Captions available
- Color Alternatives
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
15h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
6h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
3h
Current engagement
Achievements
71
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 13, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Tango Gameworks |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Base price | $4.99 -75% |
| Required age | 16+ |
| DLC / Add-ons | 4 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
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