Infestation: Origins
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About Infestation: Origins
Infestation: Origins is a co-op horror adventure game from Nightmare Forge Games. Released on September 5 2025 for PC it tasks players with exterminating grotesque versions of urban legends and pop culture icons. Set in a series of decaying American suburbs you play as a pest control professional using traps gadgets and teamwork to survive. The game blends arcadey combat with strategy elements like resource management. It supports single-player but shines in local or online co-op with up to four players. Think chaotic bug-slaying meets folklore horror with a focus on tense survival and slapstick gore.
Gameplay
Each session starts with a job briefing that assigns you a location and enemy type. Gameplay alternates between stealthy exploration and frantic combat as you battle mutated ghouls giant insects and kaiju-style versions of classic monsters. You carry a limited set of tools like insecticides flamethrowers and sticky bombs which degrade over time. Co-op requires split-second coordination to defend against swarms while managing health and ammo. The game’s difficulty scales with each level forcing you to adapt strategies. Multiplayer mode emphasizes communication as one player might bait enemies while others flank. Controls are responsive but punishing if you lose track of objectives. The blend of horror and over-the-top action keeps sessions fast-paced and unpredictable.
What Players Think
PlayPile members rate it 4.5 out of 5 with 92% of critics calling it “a standout co-op horror title.” Average playtime is 12 hours though 68% of players report 15-20 hours. The game’s completion rate sits at 67% with 32 achievements averaging 2.4 hours each. Community moods highlight “thrilling but unfair AI” and “addictive but punishing co-op.” On forums 43% label it “a chaotic good time” while 19% gripe about “spike in difficulty at level 8.” Metacritic scores it 89 with praise for its “unapologetic absurdity and tight multiplayer loop.” Critics note the game’s charm lies in its balance of terror and dark humor.
PlayPile's Take
Worth playing for fans of chaotic co-op and survival horror. At $39.99 it’s a mid-tier buy with 32 achievements that reward persistence. The game’s first half is accessible but the second half demands skill and patience. If you’ve played Dead by Daylight or It Takes Two and want something with more slapstick than subtlety this delivers. Avoid if you hate permadeath or toxic multiplayer. The 68% completion rate suggests it’s more marathon than sprint but the horror-comedy vibe and inventive enemy designs make it memorable.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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