We all had the Tormented Souls 2 Experience which figures to be One of the best Classic Survival Horror in the last 10 years. A New chapter in Chilean Survival Horror gets written as Villa de las Mercedes is the latest title proving that Latin American horror has a unique voice worth hearing. Developed by Videoquimia Games, this upcoming indie project blends classic survival-horror design with deeply Chilean themes, myths, and environments rarely explored in mainstream gaming.

Villa de las Mercedes is set in a fictional Chilean town during the 1970s, where rural superstition, religious tension, and urban migration form the backdrop of a creeping supernatural threat. Reports describe Villa de las Mercedes as a Chilean survival horror game being made by indie developer Rodrigo Salgado, drawing on local myths, religious horror, and rural settings. The protagonist, María, must travel from the countryside to an isolated convent school, slowly uncovering secrets inspired by local folklore and the eerie atmosphere of abandoned colonial architecture. The game combines a meticulous sound design and a grounded narrative to evoke the dread of early Silent Hill and Resident Evil yet it feels unmistakably Chilean.

What makes this project stand out is its cultural identity. The visuals, the language, the fears, and the stories evoke a very specific place and time. Rather than imitate foreign horror, Villa de las Mercedes embraces its roots: rural legends, old religious institutions, and the unsettling silence of small-town life. It’s a vision born from local memory and myth, transformed into a digital nightmare.

Chile’s Growing Legacy in Survival Horror

The rise of Villa de las Mercedes arrives at a moment where Chilean developers are beginning to gain global recognition. One of the strongest examples is Tormented Souls 2, a highly praised sequel created by the Chilean studio Dual Effect. Their success showed that Chilean talent can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with international horror developers, delivering polished, atmospheric games that resonate worldwide.

The impact of Tormented Souls 2 isn’t only commercial it’s inspirational. It creates great opportunities for smaller developers like Videoquimia Games, it proves that players are eager for fresh voices, new cultural perspectives, and horror worlds that move beyond the usual settings of Europe, Japan, or the United States. Chile now has the spotlight, and indie creators are seizing the opportunity.

Why Villa de las Mercedes Matters

This game has the potential to become a landmark title in Latin American horror for several reasons:

• It embraces cultural authenticity, drawing from Chilean myths instead of generic monsters.
• It is described as a Psychological Survival Horror,
• It showcases the artistic talent of a single creator, demonstrating the power of passion-driven indie development.

More than a game, Villa de las Mercedes feels like a cultural statement: a reminder that horror comes from the stories we inherit, the places we fear, and the history we carry.

Looking Ahead

As Villa de las Mercedes prepares for its upcoming Steam release, anticipation continues to grow within the horror community. If the final product delivers on the promise of its concept cultural depth, atmospheric dread, and classic survival-horror hallmarks and tension it could help cement Chile as one of the most exciting new voices in the genre.

And for fans of psychological and folklore-driven horror, this game may become one of the most intriguing indie releases to watch in the coming year.