| Zoochosis | |
| Developer: | Clapperheads |
| Publisher: | Clapperheads |
| Engine: | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Platforms: | Microsoft Windows |
| Released: | September 23, 2024 |
| Genre: | Survival horror |
| Modes: | Single player |
Zoochosis is an upcoming indie horror video game developed and published by Clapperheads. It was announced on January 16, 2024[1] [2] with a release date set for September 23, 2024.[3] The game has drawn attention for its premise, focusing on a player's role as a zookeeper tasked with creating vaccines and curing mutated animals.[4]
In Zoochosis, players assume the role of Paul the zookeeper experiencing their first night shift, during which they discover that the zoo's animals have started to mutate, such as giraffes, zebras, elephants, moose, hippopotamuses, gorillas, penguins and wallabies. The gameplay revolves around making vaccines, curing the mutated animals, and unraveling the mystery behind the zoo's sudden epidemic.[5] [6]
The developers have indicated that the game will feature several possible endings, which will vary depending on the player's decisions regarding which animals to rescue and which to avoid.[7]
Additionally, Zoochosis is played from the perspective of a bodycam, adding a layer of immersion to the experience.[8]
The first trailer for Zoochosis received attention for its unique horror setting and concept. Edwin Evans-Thirwell of Rock Paper Shotgun praised the game as an "open homage to The Thing".[9] PCGamesN likened it to "Resident Evil meets Planet Zoo",[10] while Dread Central described the game as "The Thing meets a zoo".[11]