Dive into a thrilling survival adventure where an unknown liquid takes control of your life. Extract Serum to stay alive, battle dangerous creatures, solve puzzles, and uncover clues about past events.
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Mixed (172) - 56% of the 172 user reviews for this game are positive.
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May 23, 2024
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Our goal is to create a thrilling and engaging player experience from the time that they invest in the game, exploring and crafting as they navigate through the harsh environment of SERUM. We want players' insights to help us further balance the game. We value constructive feedback and appreciate the community’s help.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“SERUM will be in early access for roughly twelve months until we’ll launch Version 1.0. We’re open to feedback during the early access phase of what players consider the most important features they value most. For the Game Island team, this means being able to schedule enough time to accommodate community feedback or new ideas.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“While aspects like the story probably won’t change, it will continue to evolve core player features like crafting, tools, weapons and exploration. We envisage all of these will continue to be developed further based on community feedback.

Design features may also be refined further. For example, the game's crafting and UI system is something that would evolve based on player feedback.

Since we are developing in UE5, technical initiatives like continued optimisation, the overall balancing of gameplay and configuring the game to run smoothly on different systems will all contribute to the version 1.0 launch.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“SERUM’s early access release candidate aims to provide hours of exploration, crafting and resource gathering. Players will be able to forge weapons and use formulas to craft Serums that they source in the game world. Generally speaking, players can utilize crafting, build elements of their home base and hunt, all of which are core features in singleplayer game mode.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“While we can’t say for sure what the game's final pricing will be, it is very likely there will be an increase in price for the 1.0 version full release, this factors in all of the work and additional features added to the game. A lower retail price for early access is a way for us to show appreciation to the player community for their constructive feedback and to acknowledge the time they will invariably invest exploring, crafting and hunting in SERUM, not to mention helping us shape our overall vision for the game.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Our social media channels, particularly our Steam page devlogs, have been running for a while now, and these will continue to play an important role in updating the community on what we are working on, but also providing a keen insight into SERUM’s mysterious world.

Support on things like bugs and technical assistance during its early access period will also help the community provide essential feedback. We remain committed to a transparent creative process that brings players into the process of building the game.”
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Reviews

“The game’s genuinely intriguing premise, atmospheric setting, and unique mechanics provide a solid foundation for growth.”
Casualgamer.com

“Overall, I believe the game Serum has a very cool and strongly executed concept.”
Gamingcypher.com

“Players who enjoy a challenge and appreciate a well-thought-out survival experience will find SERUM to be a rewarding journey.”
Fullsync.co.uk

About This Game

Unravel the mystery of Serum and survive the fight against time amidst a ruined world of destruction and mutated creatures.

Your life is at stake! The toxic fog obscures the dangers in an apocalyptic world where every second counts. A relentless timer on your arm decides between life and death. Prove your courage, explore the mysterious environment for resources and brew serums for unique abilities. Every dose of serum can make the difference in the fight for survival against mutated enemies. Find shelter in the chaos, search for technology and modify weapons for greater effectiveness. The race against time begins now.





Unravel the mystery of Serum and find your way out while exploring different biomes and their unique characteristics. Find clues about past events and use the new-found wisdom to survive while experiencing beautiful graphics delivered with the power of Unreal Engine 5.


Figure out how to create new tools, traps, and weapons. Gather Serum from animals and plants and expand your safe zone to create a sustainable source of the substance. Prepare wisely for your next excursion to ensure it won’t be your last one.




Take advantage of a unique brewing mechanism that allows you to create various mixtures of Serum. Experiment with dozens of combinations and use them to enhance your abilities. Ensure you’re carrying enough to get you out of a tough spot.




Clash with various creatures using a multitude of weapons: melee, ranged, and throwing including spears, bows and clubs. Use Serum to infuse and modify your weapons and gain the upper hand against mutated abominations that roam the island.




Endure in a hostile environment under the pressure of time. Manage your health, stamina, and beware of Serum side effects.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

The game is using the AI-generated prompts in audio form.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Killing mutated animals, zombies, and occasionally people. Breeding mutated animals. Injecting legal medicine into the body.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (x64)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
    • Memory: 12 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB or Intel Arc A750, 8 GB
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
    • Additional Notes: Low settings, 1080p @ 30 FPS. CPU must support at least the SSE3 instruction set. Does not require the AVX instruction set.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (x64)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, 8 GB
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
    • Additional Notes: High settings, 1080p @ 60 FPS. CPU must support at least the SSE3 instruction set. Does not require the AVX instruction set.

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