The Sorrowvirus

WATCHMAKER / May 30, 2020 / Adventure, Casual, Indie

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Consumed by greed, Wyatt's parents subject him to a cycle of death without end, sending him into Purgatory each time to capitalise on the Catholicon, a cure-all they value more than their son, with the potential to reshape humanity. As he ebbs, Wyatt's only desire is to be free, forever.

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What's new

1.1.4 Hotfix + April Fools' Language Support

2021-04-02

1.1.4 Hotfix: • Fixed issue where first Push Actor was invisible when "Effects" setting was set to "Low" • Added Language Drop-Down on the first-time launch Gamma set-up screen. • Added Localisation Support for "Their skin will burn yours" graffiti before "The Cave". • Adjusted Localisation Triggers for the Compass Puzzle, players no longer have to be right against the wall for the text to appear. (This text does not appear when the language is set to English.) • Updated Localisation Files. • Other minor updates & fixes. Language Updates: • Added Bad Translation for April Fools', all lines were manually put through an online translation tool, ensuring the return of your favourite characters, such as "Dan Wise Northumberland" and "Ali Jazzy Grey." This addition is permanent and not limited to just April Fools' Day. All changes have not yet been applied to the Abridged Branch.

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What players say

Positive

84% positive, 38 reviews

Recommended10 hrs played

The Sorrowvirus is a psychological horror adventure that approaches the genre from a deeply emotional and philosophical angle rather than relying on traditional scares. Developed by WATCHMAKER and published by Adam Sklar, the game centers on Wyatt Heyll, a terminally ill young man trapped in a horrifying cycle of death and resurrection. His parents, obsessed with defeating mortality, expose him to an experimental...

0 found this helpful, 2026-06-20

Recommended6 hrs played

I genuinely care for this game so much, i find the characters so endearing. I have held this game near and dear to my heart for years. There's clearly so much care put the storytelling in the gorgeous yet haunting environment , as well as what is directly stated and/or implied in the dialogue.

1 found this helpful, 2026-06-21

Recommended46 hrs played

This game is phenomenal and I love every part of it. Keep up the great work, I’m eager for more

1 found this helpful, 2026-01-12