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Helianthus release date

Helianthus does not have a release date yet; it has been announced on PC, Linux and Mac. It is developed by Selene Games.

Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site

At a glance
Release dateTBA
PriceFree to playSteam
PlatformsPC · Linux · Mac3 platforms

Key facts

Release date
TBA (not announced)
Platforms
PC, Linux, Mac
Developer
Selene Games
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Status

What’s confirmed about Helianthus

Confirmed

  • PlatformsPC, Linux and Mac
  • DeveloperSelene Games
  • Trailer2 videos released (below)
  • PriceFree to play (Steam)
  • PC system requirementsPublished on Steam (table below)

Not confirmed yet

  • Release dateNo date or release window has been announced.

Worked out from IGDB and the Steam store page. “Not confirmed yet” means no announcement in those sources so far, not that it has been ruled out.

Price

How much is Helianthus?

Free to play

Listed as free to play on Steam.

View on Steam

Source: Steam, checked . In-game purchases, if any, are not counted.

PC specs

Helianthus PC system requirements

OSMinimumWindows 11 (64-bit)RecommendedWindows 11 (64-bit)
ProcessorMinimumIntel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600RecommendedIntel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
MemoryMinimum16384 MB RAMRecommended32768 MB RAM
GraphicsMinimumNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB)RecommendedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB)
DirectXMinimumVersion 12RecommendedVersion 12
NetworkMinimumBroadband Internet connectionRecommendedBroadband Internet connection
StorageMinimum60000 MB available spaceRecommended60000 MB available space
Sound CardMinimumCompatible con DirectXRecommendedCompatible con DirectX
VR SupportMinimumNo compatibleRecommendedNo compatible
Additional NotesMinimumRequires SSD. 1080p / Low settings / 30 FPS target.RecommendedRecommended SSD. 1080p / High settings / 60 FPS target.
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Languages (6)
English, Spanish - Spain, French, Italian, German, Portuguese - BrazilFull audio in English
On Steam for
Windows, macOS, SteamOS / Linux

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

Trailer

About Helianthus

Horror, tension, and vulnerability. Fatal: Unleashed Darkness immerses you in a survival horror experience set in 1974 Texas. Trapped inside a motel scarred by biological trauma, you must explore carefully, survive the unknown, and find a way out before it is too late.

Storyline

Nick, an orphan who has learned to survive on the fringes, is being transported under custody to the police station when the journey spirals out of control. Sheriff Robert, an old acquaintance of his family, begins to act erratically. The conversation grows tense, control of the vehicle slips… and a sudden skid brings them to a halt in front of an isolated motel in the desert: the Amberhusk. A wreck at its entrance turns what should have been a routine inspection into the prelude to something far darker, and a cry for help pushes Nick to step inside. Once inside, the place follows no familiar logic. Its spaces are marked by something beyond simple abandonment: signs of a process that has crossed every boundary, altering human biology and warping everything it touches. As he moves forward, Nick finds no clear answers—only fragments. Remnants of something that happened there… or perhaps something that never truly ended. Then Sophie appears. A child who, against all logic, is still alive. She has a request: to find her brother. But in a place where everything urges you to run and never look back, helping her means venturing even deeper into the unknown. At the Amberhusk, horror does not appear in isolation. Everything seems to be part of something larger—a presence that spreads through the environment, reshaping it from within. And at the center of it all… a recurring figure: the sunflower. A plant that usually seeks the light… but here… seems to have taken root in the darkness.

Screenshots

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FAQ

Helianthus: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When does Helianthus come out?

Helianthus does not have a release date yet; it has been announced on PC, Linux and Mac.

Is Helianthus out yet?

No, not yet. Helianthus does not have a release date yet; it has been announced on PC, Linux and Mac.

How much does Helianthus cost?

Helianthus is free to play on Steam (as of November 3, 2026). Optional in-game purchases, if any, are not counted here.

What platforms is Helianthus on?

Helianthus is coming on PC, Linux and Mac.

Is Helianthus on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside Linux and Mac.

What are the Helianthus PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Helianthus as Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16384 MB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB), with 60000 MB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, 32768 MB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB). The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making Helianthus?

Helianthus is developed by Selene Games.

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