South of Midnight

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 unravel your family’s hidden past.

English voiceActionAdventureApril 9, 2025

#Female Protagonist #Action-Adventure #Magic #Story Rich #Singleplayer #Fantasy #Atmospheric #Stylized #Third Person #3D Platformer

Masterpiece

GamePickHub score
94% of 4,460 Steam reviews positive

-30%~~$34.99~~$24.49

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At a glance

● Pros

Steam reviews: "Very Positive" (94%)
Full English voice acting
Full controller support
Steam Deck Verified

● Cons

No notable downsides in the data.

Great for

Fans of punchy combat and action
Exploration and storytelling

Summarized automatically from Steam reviews, Metacritic, language support, price and spec data.

What players talk about

How often each topic comes up in 55 Steam reviews (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese) · 78% of them recommend the game

Story👍 39 👎 8
Music & sound👍 27 👎 6
Combat & action👍 22 👎 5
Graphics👍 19 👎 5
Freedom & exploration👍 8 👎 3
Difficulty👍 10
Grind & repetition👍 3 👎 5
Atmosphere👍 6 👎 2
Amount of content👍 6 👎 1
Price👍 3 👎 1

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About the game

UNRAVEL THE PAST

From the creators of Contrast and We Happy Few, South of Midnight is a spellbinding third person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South.

As Hazel, you will explore the mythos and encounter creatures of Southern folklore in a macabre and fantastical world. When disaster strikes her hometown, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. Imbued with these new abilities, Hazel will confront and subdue dangerous creatures, untangle the webs of her own family's shared past and - if she's lucky - find her way to a place that feels like home.

A DARK MODERN FOLKTALE

When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a Southern Gothic world of memory made real and must embark on a journey to rescue her mother and safeguard her hometown. In this folktale for modern times, Hazel will need to reconcile the weight of family, history, and legacy against her own identity.

CONFRONT MYTHICAL CREATURES

Wield an ancient power to restore creatures and uncover the traumas that consume them. Cast weaving magic to fight destructive Haints, explore the diverse regions of the South, and reweave the tears in the Grand Tapestry.

HAUNTING BEAUTY OF THE GOTHIC SOUTH

Discover the lush, decayed county of Prospero and its locals. Experience a crafted visual style, touching storytelling, and immersive music inspired by the complex and rich history of the South.

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PC requirements

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1300X / Intel i3-8100
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 580 / Nvidia GTX 1060
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 60 GB available space
Additional Notes: Performance scales with higher-end systems