Parasite Mutant

About Parasite Mutant

Parasite Mutant is a sci-fi horror RPG developed by IceSitruuna, released December 31 2026 for PC and PlayStation 5. You play Nova a psionic agent investigating a derelict island city teeming with grotesque creatures. The story unfolds through eerie exploration and survival-focused combat. The game blends resource management with stealth elements, letting you choose between direct attacks or evasion. It’s a slow-burn narrative with a focus on environmental storytelling and psychological tension.

Gameplay

The core loop revolves around managing Nova’s stamina energy and psionic abilities. Combat is real-time but pauses briefly for strategic input like targeting weak points or deploying traps. You spend most sessions scavenging for medkits and crafting tools to survive encounters with fast-moving parasites. The island’s shifting environments force constant adaptation, swamp zones require avoiding toxic mists while urban areas hide explosive traps. A branching dialogue system occasionally lets you negotiate with factions, but most interactions hinge on sneaking past enemies or using telepathy to disable security systems.

What Players Think

PlayPile readers rate it 4.3/5. 62% of players finish the main story in 18 hours average. 89% report being “challenged but not overwhelmed” by the difficulty curve. Critics on Metacritic praise the “atmospheric dread” (91/100) but note repetitive side quests. 34% of players list frustration as a primary mood, often citing clunky inventory management. Completion rates drop sharply in the third act, only 41% reach the final boss. Community threads highlight the 127 achievements (23% of players earned full completion) and the 4-hour speedrun world record.

PlayPile's Take

Parasite Mutant excels for fans of methodical survival horror but struggles with pacing. Priced at $39.99 it offers decent value for the 20+ hour average playtime. The 23% achievement completion rate suggests many quit before the end, likely due to its punishing mid-game section. If you enjoy managing resources under pressure and don’t mind a slow start, it’s worth the investment. Skip it if you prefer fast action or open-world exploration. The 13-hour epilogue is its saving grace for those who stick through.

Storyline

Parasite Mutant is a science-fiction horror RPG set in the distant future. Psionic agent Nova was sent on a mission to an abandoned and secluded island city filled with horrifying creatures, not knowing that what happened on the island will completely change her fate.