South of Midnight is an exceptional Action/Adventure that raises the bar for the genre.
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Verdict
94%
Steam
86
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (94% positive from 4.4K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (86/100 critic average)
Compelling narrative and story
Outstanding soundtrack
No significant drawbacks reported
South of Midnight is a 2025 action-adventure game developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. The game is set in a fictionalized American Deep South. It was released for Windows and Xbox Series X/S on April 8, 2025, with versions for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 released on March 31, 2026. Upon release, it received generally positive reviews from critics. It won the Games for Impact award at The Game Awards 2025, as well as Outstanding Achievement in Animation at the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 4d ago
It's a beautiful game with frustrating platforming at times. It would've benefited from a longer story, the ending wasnt great, it left me a bit disappointed. Some parts of story didnt make sense either, but it was worth the time in the end regardless. SUPER HEAVY AND TRAUMATIC OMG, I didnt expect this game to get so dark (not a bad thing)
Every once in a while, a game comes along that doesn't just play on a screen—it settles deep into your soul. That is exactly what South of Midnight did to me. I fell entirely in love with it. It didn't just entertain me; its profound themes of healing and connection actually bled into my own personal beliefs. Stepping into this world left me utterly speechless. The game captures a breathtaking, magical energy that feels like walking straight through a mystical New Orleans dreamscape. Seeing this level of sheer artistry felt like the ultimate breath of fresh air. From the brilliant, deliberate character choices to a soundtrack so uniquely haunting it echoes in your chest, every piece of this world felt alive. It is a rare masterpiece that handles its magic with true grace, and it has left me craving more. * Chefs kiss (WOW)
Fantastic game, well produced and insightful! I look forward to more great games from these Devs
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