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The Evil Within

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Tango Gameworks / Bethesda

Genre: サバイバルホラー

Game Overview

Shinji Mikami's return to survival horror sends detective Sebastian Castellanos through a nightmarish asylum that shifts and distorts around him. Ammunition is scarce; Ruvik is relentless. The game self-consciously reconstructs the RE4 structure through a psychological horror lens. GPA scores it high on Horror and Dark World — a statement from the creator of Resident Evil about what survival horror still means.

Game Characteristics

Dystopian Setting

88%

Horror

85%

Dark

85%

High Difficulty

70%

Graphics

70%

Action

65%

Existential Themes

60%

Puzzle

50%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

Intermediate

62 ✓

Advanced

70 ✓

Keywords

survival horror三上真司作品精神病院弾薬節約Tango Gameworks

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Dystopian Setting

88%

Horror

85%

Dark

85%

High Difficulty

70%

Graphics

70%

Action

65%

Existential Themes

60%

Puzzle

50%

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About "The Evil Within"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

ザ・イービル・ウィズイン（The Evil Within） leads with its サバイバルホラー identity, anchored by the core feel of "Shinji Mikami's return to survival horror sends detective Sebastian Castellanos through a nightmarish asylum that shif…." The headline profile reads Dystopian Setting 88% / Horror 85% / Dark 85%, making it a strong pick for fans of Dystopian Setting and Horror. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "ザ・イービル・ウィズイン（The Evil Within）" by using its feel of survival horror, 三上真司作品, and 精神病院 as the primary lens, weighting Dystopian Setting and Horror most heavily. Top similar titles include "デッドスペース（Dead Space）リメイク", "アウトラスト（Outlast）", "エイリアン：アイソレーション（Alien: Isolation）".