Parasite Mutant
Parasite Eve-inspired sci-fi horror RPG, date not announced
- PS5
- PC
Release date
Date not announced
The story so far
What we know about Parasite Mutant
Parasite Mutant is a sci-fi horror RPG developed and published by IceSitruuna, a small studio. It was announced in September 2025 for PS5 and PC and is openly positioned as a spiritual successor to Parasite Eve. Players take the role of the psionic agent Nova, sent to an abandoned and secluded island city filled with horrifying creatures, where events change her fate.
Combat uses what the developer calls ATC, Active Time Chains, which blends the Active Time Battle systems of late-90s RPGs with a chain system that rewards dodging and well-timed attacks. The look is a semi-realistic anime style with optional retro and CRT filters. Equipment is upgraded with attachable modules, and New Game+ lets progress carry over. A playable demo is available on Steam, and the release is still listed as coming soon with no exact date.
What to expect from Parasite Mutant
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
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A Parasite Eve-style horror RPG
The game is described as a spiritual successor to Parasite Eve, following psionic agent Nova on an island city overrun by mutants.
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ATC combat
Active Time Chains merges late-90s Active Time Battle with a three-segment chain system built around dodging and attack timing.
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Retro looks, modern rendering
A semi-realistic anime style comes with optional retro and CRT filters for a late-90s feel.
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Progression and replay
Attachable equipment modules, outfit customisation and New Game+ with inherited upgrades are listed.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Developed and published by IceSitruuna; the Steam page lists it as coming soon, single-player, with 13 languages.Steam (IceSitruuna)
- Announced for PS5 and PC (Steam) with a 2026 release window and no exact date.Gematsu
- Combat uses the ATC (Active Time Chains) system, combining Active Time Battle with a chain-timing system.Steam (IceSitruuna)
- Semi-realistic anime art style with optional retro and CRT filters, equipment modules, outfit customisation and a New Game+ mode.Steam (IceSitruuna)
- A demo can be downloaded on Steam.Steam (IceSitruuna)
Not confirmed
Exact release date
Only a 2026 window has been given. No day has been announced, and the Steam page still says coming soon.
PS5 demo
The demo is on Steam. Push Square noted that no PS5 demo had been released at the time of its report.
Price
No price is shown on the Steam page.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
28 September 2025
Parasite Mutant is announced for PS5 and PC with a 2026 release window. Gematsu
Waiting for Parasite Mutant? Play these
Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
Parasite Eve
The Square classic that Parasite Mutant openly takes as its model: real-time-meets-turn-based horror combat.
Signalis
A retro-styled sci-fi survival horror with puzzles and a late-90s console look.
Dino Crisis
Classic late-90s survival horror with a sci-fi setting and an agent protagonist.
Final Fantasy VII Remake
A modern take on Active Time Battle, mixing real-time action with command-based combat.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Parasite Mutant released?
No exact date has been announced. The game was announced with a 2026 window and the Steam page still lists it as coming soon.
Which platforms is Parasite Mutant coming to?
PS5 and PC (Steam) were announced. The Steam page lists Windows.
Is there a demo?
Yes, a demo is available to download on Steam.
Is Parasite Mutant a Parasite Eve sequel?
No. It is an independent game from IceSitruuna that is positioned as a spiritual successor to Parasite Eve.