The Florist: When a flower shop turns into a nightmare – a new survival horror game revealed

The Florist is a first-person survival horror game with a fixed camera perspective, recently announced for PC and consoles and set to launch in 2026. Players will uncover the chilling mystery behind the lakeside town of Joycliffe and a terrifying floral catastrophe.

The Florist (store.steampowered.com)
The Florist (store.steampowered.com)

Reviving the classic Resident Evil horror style

The world of survival horror just welcomed a promising new entry from New Zealand developer Unclear Games: The Florist. The game has drawn attention for its clear inspiration from survival horror legends, especially the iconic Resident Evil Remake (2002).

What sets The Florist apart is its decision to use a fixed camera — a hallmark of old-school horror that shaped the genre’s golden age. This approach allows the developers to tightly control what players can and cannot see, keeping tension high as danger lurks just beyond the frame.

A story of contrast and decay

The Florist follows Jessica Park, a young woman who travels to the quiet lakeside town of Joycliffe to deliver a last-minute bouquet. But the moment she arrives, everything descends into chaos.

Joycliffe quickly becomes a battleground for survival as humanity faces an invasion of strange, deadly flowers. Once symbols of beauty, these blossoms now mutate into nightmarish entities that kill and transform their victims into grotesque creatures.

Instead of relying on darkness or dull tones, The Florist embraces bright colors and vibrant lighting to create a disturbing contrast — a haunting blend of beauty and death that delivers a visual and psychological experience unlike anything else in the genre.

Modern survival gameplay on a classic foundation

Unclear Games promises to deliver “the highest standard of true survival horror,” blending old-school tension with modern gameplay design for a fresh yet familiar experience:

  • Smart puzzles: Players must rely on intuition, environmental clues, and creative item use to progress and survive.
  • Combat and resource management: Equip weapons to face off against monsters and bosses while managing limited resources strategically.
  • Dynamic world: The town of Joycliffe changes over time (day–night cycle), with evolving enemies and shifting environments that increase the challenge.
  • Modern options: Features like autosave checkpoints and unlimited inventory strike a balance between classic difficulty and modern accessibility.

Release date and platforms

The Florist is scheduled for a global release in 2026 across the following platforms:

  • PC (Steam)
  • Consoles: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2

With its blend of classic fixed-camera horror and bright, floral aesthetics, The Florist is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated survival horror games of 2026. If you love the old-school Resident Evil vibe, this is definitely one to add to your wishlist.