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Is South of Midnight worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-adventure players who want a story centered on folklore and family history
- Fans of Gothic settings who prefer third-person exploration and combat
- Players seeking a single narrative journey with supernatural creatures and magical abilities
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a systems-heavy role-playing game with extensive character customization
- Those seeking open-ended multiplayer sessions or highly replayable procedural content
- Buyers interested only in a standalone soundtrack, artbook, or documentary rather than a full game
Our take on South of Midnight
Its focus on a directed folktale adventure leaves less room for open-ended play, deep role-playing systems, or repeated multiplayer sessions. The additional digital materials broaden the edition’s contents, but they do not change the game’s primarily narrative-driven structure.
What is South of Midnight?
South of Midnight is a third-person action-adventure set in a macabre version of the American Deep South.
Players control Hazel, who becomes a Weaver after a hurricane devastates her hometown of Prospero. She travels through Southern folklore-inspired regions, encounters mythical creatures, and uses magical weaving abilities to repair damaged bonds and spirits. Combat includes confronting and subduing dangerous Haints, while exploration reveals memories, local stories, and Hazel’s family history. The journey follows Hazel’s efforts to rescue her mother, protect Prospero, and understand the connections between family, history, legacy, and identity. The Weaver’s Edition includes the full game plus an artbook, soundtrack, comic book, music video, and director’s-cut documentary, all in English.
How South of Midnight plays
- 01Weaving Magic
- Hazel uses an ancient power to mend damaged bonds and spirits while progressing through the world.
- 02Folklore Creatures
- Encounters with Southern mythological beings include battles against destructive Haints.
- 03Family Mystery
- The story connects Hazel’s journey with hidden parts of her family’s past.
- 04Digital Extras
- The Weaver’s Edition adds an artbook, Olivier Deriviere’s soundtrack, a comic, a music video, and a director’s-cut documentary.
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South of Midnight: platforms & release
Is South of Midnight worth it?
It is worth it if: action-adventure players who want a story centered on folklore and family history. Skip it if: players looking for a systems-heavy role-playing game with extensive character customization.
Where can I download South of Midnight?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens South of Midnight's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is South of Midnight on?
Windows only.
