Code Violet

About Code Violet

Code Violet is a third-person action horror shooter set in a dystopian 25th century. Developed by TeamKill Media, it drops you into the Aion Bioengineering Complex on Trappist 1-E, a sci-fi research base with a twisted secret. You play Violet Sinclair, a woman pulled from her timeline to serve as a surrogate for a dying race. The story hinges on survival and uncovering Aion’s moral rot. Released on PlayStation 5 in 2026, the game sticks to single-player mode, focusing on tense, claustrophobic scenarios. It’s a fast-paced horror experience where stealth and gunplay collide, blending chase sequences with narrative reveals.

Gameplay

Code Violet’s gameplay loops around survival mechanics. You spend most sessions dodging hostile creatures, using cover, and managing limited ammunition. Stealth is key, Violet can hide in vents or behind objects, but detection triggers aggressive AI patrols. Combat is frantic but punishing; enemies swarm quickly, forcing you to prioritize targets. The Director, an AI antagonist, alters the environment to block escapes, adding pressure. Exploration rewards you with lore logs and upgrades, but backtracking is unavoidable. Controls are responsive, though the camera can glitch in tight corridors. Sessions often end with a mix of urgency and dread, as you balance resource management against the risk of being hunted.

What Players Think

Code Violet holds a 4.3 out of 5 on PlayPile, with 82% of critic reviews praising its atmosphere. The average playthrough clocks in at 10 to 15 hours, and 68% of players complete the story. Community moods lean tense and suspenseful, with 41% calling it “claustrophobic” and 33% “rewarding.” Early players noted the Director’s AI as “unforgiving,” while 27% criticized the stealth mechanics as “too punishing.” Achievements (120 total) include stealth-focused challenges, with 14% of players hitting 100% completion. Despite a $59.99 price tag, 78% of ratings deem it “worth it” for its intensity and pacing.

PlayPile's Take

Code Violet nails the horror-shooter formula for fans of tight tension and relentless pacing. Its short runtime and steep difficulty won’t appeal to everyone, but the reactive AI and atmospheric design justify the price. If you like survival horror with high stakes and minimal hand-holding, this is your jam. Skip it if you prefer open-ended exploration or casual play, this is a sprint, not a marathon. The achievements pad playtime, but don’t expect a relaxing experience. It’s a bold, polarizing entry in the genre, best played with a controller and a steady hand.

Storyline

In the 25th Century it is said that mankind narrowly survived a cataclysm that left Earth uninhabitable and in ruins. What was left of the human race looked to the stars for a new world: Trappist 1-E, where they would rebuild and start again. However, those who had survived the cataclysm, were sterile and could not produce children and without a solution mankind would soon go extinct. Earth’s last survivors, a colony known as Aion, decide they will use their technology to jump to different periods in time, extract women and bring them back to their base on Trappist 1-E to be surrogates and prevent mankind’s extinction. However, what seems like good intentions, hides dark truths and when Violet Sinclair is plucked from her time and relocated to Trappist 1-E, she finds herself in a conflict of conspiracy and survival as the true intentions of Aion reveal themselves.