Do you feel a cold shiver running down your spine? Can you hear a faint noise that you can’t just explain away? That’s not just your mind playing tricks on you. That’s Gloomwood, a new stealth horror FPS, crawling closer to release.
We’ve got all the details you need to know on this game, inspired by the Thief series, to help get you excited. Not only that, we’ve picked out five gaming PCs perfect for you to play this twisted title.
Enter a Twisted Victorian Metropolis
You find yourself abducted to a mysterious, forgotten city in the midst of a horrifying transformation. Consumed by an eerie fog brought on by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape. Armed with nothing but your stealth, wit, and your arsenal of eccentric weapons, including your canesword , you must survive this haunting adventure.
Explore
The sprawling metropolis that serves as the setting of Gloomwood is a sight to behold. An intricate, hand-crafted city that is yours to freely explore. Take whatever route you want, whether it be across towering rooftops or through hidden passages. Wherever you go, a deep stealth and sound system will track you by light visibility. It also propagates noise accurately everywhere you tread, so step lightly or prepare to get loud.
Scavenge
From your stealthy canesword to a six-shot revolver and folding shotgun, your arsenal holds a weapon to meet any situation. Not only that, it has useful items like hand-placed traps and a rope-slinging harpoon rifle to help you take advantage of any circumstance. You’ll find the environment in Gloomwood is truly yours to take advantage of, as you eavesdrop on enemies, peek through door cracks, check the bullets in your firearms, and so much more.
Survive
You are far from alone in this fog-drenched urban nightmare. A mob of ghastly monsters and grizzly ghouls prowl the streets. These sharp-sensed monstrosities include the clawed Crowmen and the fearsome, cadaver-seeking Corpse Duster. To give you some hope in overcoming these enemies, Gloomwood is filled with objects for you to pick up, throw, climb, smash, and use.
Can I Play Gloomwood?
Gloomwood is currently in early access on Steam. New content is being added during this process, expanding gameplay, adding new effects like rain, and providing more areas to explore. Presently, there are no announcements stating when the game will launch into its full release.
Gloomwood Official System Specifications
While you steel your nerves, you had better make sure your gaming PC is just as prepared for what Gloomwood has in store. We’ve got the official system requirements for this game for you to check out.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7* or later | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 2.4GHZ Dual Core processor or higher | 2.4GHZ Dual Core processor or higher |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Or Equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Or Equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 1GB available space | 1GB available space |
| Sound Card | A gloomy one | A boomy one |
| Additional Notes | Why’d ya spill yer beans? |
The Best Gaming PCs to Play Gloomwood
So are you ready to face down the things that go bump in the night? We have plenty of amazing gaming PCs and laptops here at Overclockers UK that will help illuminate your way. Check out our top five picks for playing Gloomwood. If these don’t fit your vibes, you can explore our full collections with a click of a button.
Refract Gaming Crimson
Part of our range of pre-built Refract Gaming PCs, the Crimson is perfect for entry level-gamers. It has been designed as a plug-in and play system. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 8600G APU with RX Vega Graphics, it’s great for playing Gloomwood. Plus, like all of our Refract Gaming PCs, the Crimson comes with three-years parts and labour warranty included as standard.
Refract Gaming Amber
The Amber has been designed for casual gamers who want a plug-in and play system, great for diving into Gloomwood. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU, this system is ready for you to jump into the fog surrounding this Victorian city. Elevate your gaming further with the power of its dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Graphics Card. Plus, like all of our Refract Gaming PCs, the Amber comes with three-years parts and labour warranty included as standard.
Gigabyte G5 Gaming Laptop
The Gigabyte G5 gaming laptop is a great option if you’re looking to survive Gloomwood on the go. From its slim frame to the gaming-focused hardware, this laptop has everything you need to enjoy immersive gaming no matter where your travels take you. With its Intel Core i5-13500H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU, the G5 offers outstanding performance in all your favourite horror games. Plus, the 15.6” FHD display with 144Hz refresh rate will bring this game to life in all its scary detail!
OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus
The OcUK Gaming Firefly Essential packs plenty of power into its RGB-lined chassis. It pairs a 12th Generation Intel Core i5 Processor with up to 32GB of fast DDR4 RAM to deliver lightning-quick performance. Plus, it boasts flexible storage options for both two Solid State Drives. Filled with great gaming hardware, it’s a perfect gaming PC for anyone in your family to enjoy titles like Lego Star Wars, Fortnite, Minecraft, and more!
Refract Gaming Jade
The Refract Gaming Jade has all you need to survive Gloomwood at high settings. With an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor and 32GB DDR5 RAM, it’s got everything needed to run efficiently. Equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU and Ada Lovelace architecture, the Refract Jade can harness that power for a spectacular graphical performance. It’s great for other titles like Grand Theft Auto V and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, too. All of this with three-years parts and labour warranty included as standard.
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PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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