Tormented Souls 2
Tormented Souls 2
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Tormented Souls
Developer Dual Effect, Abstract Digital
Tormented Souls is a 2021 survival horror video game developed by Dual Effect and published by PQube for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions were cancelled in February 2021 but were eventually released in February 2022. A sequel, Tormented Souls 2, was released in 2025. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
472 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
77
LovedLoved
220 positive · 67 negative
95% range 71–81%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 220 | 67 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 57 | 5 | 85 |
| Mastodon * | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 0 | 13 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
3,000 of 3,438 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
77% recommend · 194 yes, 59 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 253 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (7,399 of 8,250 positive).
Many players praise the game as a love letter to classic survival horror. [1][2][3] Some reviewers criticize the save system as frustrating and punishing. [4][5][6] Several players find the puzzles challenging but rewarding. [7][8][9]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
I like everything about the game. It is a really good horror game. However, there is one glaring issue with it, and that is the save system. I would not mind the limited saves if that was an option like in the Resident Evil 2 Remake. Maybe there could have been a "normal" mode where you can save in safe rooms when you want, and a "tormented" mode, which is the current mode. The devs could have written under the …
- [1]
If you are a fan of old school horror games, this IS the game to play. There is no ifs, ands or buts. You NEED to play this. Lets discuss the pros and cons: PROS: Graphics: The game features extremely detailed and well done enviormental graphics, with lesser so character models. It is a true call back to old school horror games that had a similiar set up. The games world is dark, gritter, dingy, disgusting but …
- [14]
i agree with the negative reviews no cap This game is nonsense. The mansion, the enemies, the protagonist herself (Caroline), the story, none of it makes any logical sense. The criticisms of the horrifying voice acting, and combat, I agree. Where my agreement diverges is on the puzzles and atmosphere. It’s clear Tormented Souls abandoned realism, logic and story telling to achieve the vibe it was going for. And, it …
- [3]
I love classic resident evil and silent hill and this game really gave me that feeling, the story and (puzzles), gameplay are amazing i do feel the puzzle is harder then resident evil and silent hill tho:) 10/10
- [2]
my best friend played this game and I watched him go through it, incredible love letter to old survival horror games, an absolute must have!
Summarised from 34 of the 398 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
77% of the 253 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Tormented Souls. The complaint that keeps coming up: frustrating limited save system. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Tormented Souls received "generally favorable" reviews for the Nintendo Switch, Windows and Xbox Series X/S versions while the PlayStation 5 version received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. Cite error: There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or {{efn}} templates on this page, but the references will not show without a {{reflist|group=lower-alpha}} template or {{notelist}} template (see the help page).
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 472 · most liked firstShoutout to South American gamedevs 😊👍 You seem to be really cooking over there, been playing a lot of real neat stuff lately. Pipistrello, Enigma of Fear, Asylum, Mullet Madjack, and I'm looking forward to Tenebris Somnia, the new Tormented Souls, and new game from the Unsighted devs.
neutral · AI labelView post →Getting softlocked by a new bug introduced in Tormented Souls 2's patch today the day before KCD2 gets its final DLC (and the base game is 40% off) while I'm playing Digimon Time Strangers months after the fact after it's gotten it's patches, I feel more than ever that new games are a ripoff.
negative · AI labelView post →People who have been following me for a while, how many times have I had to fight the patch cycle now. I feel like the Radahns, AC6, Tormented Souls 2, Hades 2 stand out, + every Owlcat game but I feel like there's more
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey folks, I've just added Tormented Souls 2 to my Steam Curator page, and I know this ain't gonna be for everyone, but I love this game so very, very much because it is a Survival Horror game for absolutely SICKOS and I am "Yes... Ha ha ha, YES!" about it. store.steampowered.com/app/2464280/...
positive · AI labelView post →Saw someone ask if they "fixed" saving in Tormented Souls 2, because on harder difficulties the game uses a limited resource to save like how ink ribbons in the original Resident Evil worked, and y'know, a little bit of friction and limitation isn't a design flaw to be removed, it's intentional.
neutral · AI labelView post →Went to stream Tormented Souls only to encounter this softlock which was added to the game today, knowingly, as part of a patch that went out right before I started. The solution is to redo an area that takes nearly an hour and hope it works. Alternative if that fails roll the patch back. Fuck.
negative · AI labelView post →I like everything about the game. It is a really good horror game. However, there is one glaring issue with it, and that is the save system. I would not mind the limited saves if that was an option like in the Resident Evil 2 Remake. Maybe there could have been a "normal" mode where you can save in safe rooms when you want, and a "tormented" mode, which is the current mode. The devs could have written under the "tormented" mode that it is the intended experience and the "normal" is the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a really cool game but it's also viciously difficult and I'd rather play Digimon and Tormented Souls
neutral · AI labelView post →I think the big surprise with my GOTY list is gonna be just how high I rate Tormented Souls 2, a game that seemingly nobody else I knew has had a lick of interest in, but I had such an incredible time with because it tickled my oldschool survival horror sicko sensibilities so very well.
positive · AI labelView post →Hey folks, adding Tormented Souls to my curator page. This is a game that I had sitting in my library unplayed for a while, but finally got around to playing for Halloween this year, and I had an absolutely fantastic time with it, the puzzles especially. store.steampowered.com/app/1367590/...
positive · AI labelView post →If you are looking for something to play in the Steam Next Fest, I know it's a lot of demos, hard to find some neat stuff, PLAY TORMENTED SOULS 2, the game is out next week and the demo was awesome, go play it right now! It's extremely oldschool Resident Evil vibes, fixed camera angles and all!
positive · AI labelView post →Tormented Souls 2 just got a release date, the 23rd of October, so a very happy Halloween indeed, but if you've not played the first game? It's currently 90% off for the next 2 weeks. Absurdly good survival horror gem, honestly worth it at full price. store.steampowered.com/app/1367590/...
neutral · AI labelView post →So, it seems like very few folks are interested in Tormented Souls, I'm not getting anywhere near as much views as usual, and it seems like it's a game I'm just hyperfixated on that nobody else is, and I should probably play something else... BUT I'M PLAYING MORE TORMENTED SOULS ANYWAY!!!
positive · AI labelView post →And now Tormented Souls 2 (great old-school survival horror game) is the latest to add a remixed New Game Plus mode with extra enemies and new stuff. This is a trend I desperately want to see continue. Any game that could possibly be improved by a remixed second loop should have one.
neutral · AI labelView post →There's a lot of games I'm seriously looking forward to this month, as well as Tormented Souls 2 we got the new game from Scumhead; Mohrta, and The Seance of Blake Manor, but now Powerwash Sim 2?!
neutral · AI labelView post →If you do want an actually good survival horror game, might I suggest giving the demo for Tormented Souls 2 a try? It's an absolute glorious B-movie of a game.
positive · AI labelView post →Join me around 2pm Pacific today for a look at Tormented Souls 2! First game was great, so I've got high hopes for the second! See you at twitch.tv/patstaresat and youtube.com/patstaresat ! Game was graciously provided by the dev, so thanks! www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKdr...
neutral · AI labelView post →Gotta draw Caroline Walker from Tormented Souls again sometime with the 2nd game being out later
neutral · AI labelView post →The first Tormented Souls is on sale right now on Steam for a whopping 90% off, it's a silly good deal for a great retro Survival Horror game with fixed camera angles and all. The sequel is also on sale if you wanna dip into that later on.
neutral · AI labelView post →22. Tormented Souls I love oldschool Survival Horror, and I'm thoroughly enamoured with the sequel, but the original game is 75% off right now and is well worth playing. Some downright devious puzzles, fixed camera angles, even limited saves like RE's ink ribbons, it for real sicko genre grognards.
positive · AI labelView post →Let’s give a round of applause to this year’s nominees for the best Latin American game at @indiegameawards.gg! - despelote 🇪🇨 - Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo🇧🇷 - Taria & Como 🇲🇽/🇺🇸 - Tormented Souls 2 🇨🇱 - Adventure of Samsara 🇧🇷 - Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo 🇩🇴 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
neutral · AI labelView post →Icymi, added Tormented Souls 2 to my curator page, a game that I positively adore, a glorious B-movie of a survival horror that I have glowing things to say about.
positive · AI labelView post →Playing more Tormented Souls 2 today was fun, I love this game.
positive · AI labelView post →Tormented Souls 2 is 20% off right now, and has a big New Game Plus update
neutral · AI labelView post →Streamin Tormented Souls tonight! A survival horror game I somehow never really finished. www.twitch.tv/spaceyeen
neutral · AI labelView post →I still get the impression that I'm the only one in my general circles excited for Tormented Souls 2, but my goodness. Loved the first game, and from what the demo showed off, the sequel is going to be a banger.
positive · AI labelView post →5. Tormented Souls 2 - 23rd October The first game was a fantastic oldschool Survival Horror experience, and from playing the demo of the sequel, this is shaping up to being just as good. Very, very eagerly anticipating this one, and I'd implore everyone to check the demo out right now!
positive · AI labelView post →Video Game Horror FanARTS Day 26: Tormented Souls
neutral · AI labelView post →And I don't think I'm all that cynical when it comes to The Game Awards, it's okay, even if Tormented Souls 2 was criminally snubbed. And quite honestly? There's plenty of great AAA games worth celebrating, and I'm glad of it, I just think my voice is suited to yelling about those indie niches.
positive · AI labelView post →The Tormented Souls 2 demo is OUT NOW on PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S! 🌒Guide Caroline through a section of the the shadowy convent 🕯️Reunite with her trusty lighter and iconic nailgun 🧩Solve tricky early game puzzles PlayStation 5 demo: bit.ly/3V8zlTH Xbox Series X|S demo: bit.ly/42g5Umw
neutral · AI labelView post →The demo for Tormented Souls 2 was utterly fantastic, so I'd seriously recommend checking that out. Can't wait for the full game. store.steampowered.com/app/2464280/...
positive · AI labelView post →This is why we can’t rely on AI for survival horror info. The game is Tormented Souls 2, not The Last of Us II
neutral · AI labelView post →Tormented Souls 2 was absolutely wonderful, what a great game! The best survival horror game in a little while for sure.
positive · AI labelView post →Streaming more Tormented Souls ! Hopefully wrapping up the first game tonight so I can check out the demo of the upcoming sequel! www.twitch.tv/spaceyeen
neutral · AI labelView post →If you are a fan of old school horror games, this IS the game to play. There is no ifs, ands or buts. You NEED to play this. Lets discuss the pros and cons: PROS: Graphics: The game features extremely detailed and well done enviormental graphics, with lesser so character models. It is a true call back to old school horror games that had a similiar set up. The games world is dark, gritter, dingy, disgusting but incredible to look at. The level of detail is insane. I do wish the character…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Why did nobody tell me about Tormented Souls? This game EATS
positive · AI labelView post →I think we are nearing the end of Tormented Souls 2 -- This game was my first tank controlled game and it has convinced me to try more. It has been such a joy to experience 🔴 Live now! See you there: twitch.tv/natspresso youtube.com/@natspressop...
positive · AI labelView post →This is where Tormented Souls 2 really succeeds, because while the original game was set in a single location akin to the first Resident Evil, the sequel is set in a town and has several distinct locations linked by a small hub area, and the art design went absolutely hog wild on these areas!
positive · AI labelView post →Live now! Hey folks, gonna play a little bit of DEEP SPACE EXPLOITATION (disclosure: game provided by developer) before continuing my Tormented Souls 2 playthrough. A little break in the horror as a treat. www.twitch.tv/caseyexplosion
neutral · AI labelView post →I have REALLY gotten sick of the "git gud" crowd. I've recently been playing Tormented Souls 2. It has a good number of weapons to it, but some contention about ammo scarcity. I pointed out that while using your melee weapon on enemies, and using iframes, is technically viable, even if you're really good at it, it becomes really samey and boring. Someone immediately jumped on me as having a "skill issue", and copy-pasting the generic "developer shouldn't be forced to make the game your way"…
neutral · AI labelView post →Can you tell I'm excited? Lol I'M LIVE WITH TORMENTED SOULS 2. I genuinely cannot wait to play this. The first game is one of my favorite games and I'M SO EXCITED Twitch.tv/azhure_kylar
positive · AI labelView post →blood on my hands🩸 Caroline Walker from #TormentedSouls #horroart #indiegame #indiehorrorgame #candleart
neutral · AI labelView post →Bye Sweet Carole Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2 Powerwash Simulator 2 Tormented Souls 2 Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack ALL IN OCTOBER I'M BEGGING THE GAME GODS TO GIVE US A BREATHER
neutral · AI labelView post →Tormented Souls (pictured) was another game that had absolutely masterful use of fixed camera angles, it's always something I lamented the loss of, and am glad to see indie games horror games bring back. I'd also recommend that game, though it's a little on the cheesier side.
positive · AI labelView post →Tormented Souls is less than a quid on GOG. I've not played it myself but @caseyexplosion.bsky.social's streamed playthrough was really cool! www.gog.com/en/game/torm...
neutral · AI labelView post →Horror fans, take note! Tormented Souls is now 80% off on GOG. www.gog.com/en/game/torm...
neutral · AI labelView post →Come watch your favorite gamer kitty play Tormented Souls, we may finish it...but we got the second game to play too!
neutral · AI labelView post →Tormented Souls (PS5) is $14.25 US Dollars at VGP buff.ly/qQLOSvA $4.99 US PSN buff.ly/RPE7Pks (Steam) $6.66 in 2-game bundle on Fanatical buff.ly/yTrND7W
neutral · AI labelView post →Another glimpse into Tormented Souls 2, this game is going to be incredible! #survivalhorror #TormentedSouls2 #HorrorGaming
positive · AI labelView post →Crow Country ✅ Fun game! Enjoyed it lots 🙂↕️ Love a game with just one big map that you really get to explorin like the RE1 mansion Now to continue the horror games I had planned on playing (Tormented Souls and Signalis) or take a break and play something else? 🤔 If not those, then Metaphor? Hmmm
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm live on Twitch its HUMP DAY!!! twitch.tv/lancemcdonald Tormented Souls 2 is a massive game with unlockable outfits and extremely good, the best survival horror game in a very long time. I dunno why they don't just make every game like this ⫶ ⤷ twitch.tv/lancemcdonald
positive · AI labelView post →Tormented Souls II coming to Switch 2 on October 15 www.gematsu.com/2026/07/torm...
neutral · AI labelView post →The list of Switch 2 Game-Key Cards has been updated to include Tormented Souls 2: www.dekudeals.com/guides/about... Tormented Souls 2 (Switch 2 GKC) is up for pre-order on Amazon: bit.ly/3T5x5yP $39.99
neutral · AI labelView post →｡✧🍰 LIVE NOW 🍰✧｡ Can you guess who's on my jumper? 🔪👀 I'm LIVE on Twitch playing TORMENTED SOULS 2 for the first time 🧡 New game release hype! ✨ twitch.tv/marzcakez ✨ #tormentedsouls2
neutral · AI labelView post →Oh my God THANK YOU for giving me an actual flashlight, Tormented Souls. This immediately fixes over half my goddamn gripes with the game. I'd have much preferred having it from the start, but I'll take what I can get >.>
neutral · AI labelView post →📌Finished games of 2026 thread📌 #1 Tormented Souls Sometimes quite obscure with what you had to do. I did occasionally use a guide half way through the game because of that. Not my favourite retro survival horror, still a good time, and I look forward to the sequel.
neutral · AI labelView post →What an incredible story. The game collected all the best from the genre, and it's true. Starting with static camera angles and inventory management, and ending with a deep story narrative and a twisting plot. Some of the puzzles are really challenging. Many "ToDo" things you need to keep in mind while playing, because it is easy to forget to return to some place or to do something, so play it using your own notes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Imitation without understanding. A sloppy love letter that brings nothing of its own to the table and does almost everything poorly. Wait for a sale and even then do not buy this unless you are hopelessly addicted to old school survival horror to the point where a laughable imitation will entertain you. I would describe this game as playable. Everything functions. I think the one undeniable praiseworthy aspect of the game is the camera angles. When I first started playing that was the only…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7/10 This game has good potential,it would have been much better if more attention had been paid to the details. + I felt really tense during some parts. + Has good story +Graphics and monsters are fine -Ghost monster is annoying and it is very easy to get rid of -The lip-sync is off and the voice acting is a bit poor—some dramatic scenes could have been delivered with more impact—but I hope to play the second one soon if I get it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i played pirate version a long time ago, and I finally bought it to support the devs. ❤️ The game is pretty janky, but it has its own charm. That said, the save system can definitely kill the experience for some people. It has that old-school horror style to save system
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