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Is The Bad Son worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Horror RPG players who want stealth and evasion at the center of survival
- Players drawn to stories about rebellious youths and a mysterious leader
- Players who enjoy dark comedy mixed with unsettling settings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for combat-led gameplay rather than hiding from pursuers
- Players seeking a light or consistently serious tone may find the grim humor and horror an awkward mix
- Players wanting a broad fantasy world beyond the town and its surrounding mountains
Our take on The Bad Son
Survival is built around hide-and-seek: the player must evade pursuit through the night rather than rely on a combat-focused setup.
What is The Bad Son?
Set in 1979, this horror RPG follows a mystery surrounding Malachai and the other “bad sons” in Derrigtown, a town where the young hold power.
The story moves from a coastal village to the Holy Mountains, where Malachai leads young revolutionaries. Survival centers on stealth and hide-and-seek as deranged townsfolk and monsters pursue the player through the night. The setup begins with Tom stranded among cornfields after failing to check his car’s fuel gauge, while a threatening voice calls from the wind. Bizarre characters and grim humor shape the setting, alongside questions about who counts as good or bad and what Malachai wants.
How The Bad Son plays
- 01Stealth Survival
- The player uses hiding and evasion to survive a night of pursuit by townsfolk and monsters.
- 02Two-Part Setting
- The journey spans Derrigtown’s coast and the Holy Mountains, where Malachai leads young rebels.
- 03Dark Humor
- The town’s strange inhabitants and the story’s grim comedy give the horror an offbeat tone.
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The Bad Son: platforms & release
Is The Bad Son worth it?
It is worth it if: horror RPG players who want stealth and evasion at the center of survival. Skip it if: players looking for combat-led gameplay rather than hiding from pursuers.
Where can I download The Bad Son?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Bad Son's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Bad Son on?
Windows only.
