Classic survival-horrors Ecstatica and Ecstatica II get re-released

27 Oct 2026 at 8:59 am UTC | Last updated: 27 Oct 2026 at 9:00 am UTC
By Liam Squires-Hand

Originally released in the late 90s, Ecstatica and Ecstatica II are survival-horror games with a unique style not to be missed. Publisher SNEG has come along to give them a fresh life with various upgrades to make the experience a bit smoother.

Just in time for Halloween, lovely. Seeing more retro games like this become accessible to new audiences is great. A game preservation win.

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• A pioneering survival-horror adventure - guide the hero through fixed-camera scenes where puzzles, not combat, drive progress.
• A unique mix of horror and absurd British humour.
• Immersive, movie-like experience - no UI, no prompts, no quest log.
• Graphics built entirely from ellipsoids - a one-of-a-kind approach to 3D.
• Play as a male or female protagonist.
• Over 200 animated sequences, detailed 3D backgrounds, cinematic cuts and camera angles.

ENHANCEMENTS

• Runs smoothly on modern hardware.
• Three graphics modes: DOS (the original DOS 1994 release), Windows 95 (based on the 1997 re-release) and Software (real-time high resolution render).
• Switch graphics modes on the fly to compare them in real time.
• No GPU needed! The game runs on the CPU alone.
• Intuitive modern controls.
• Full controller support.
• Optional settings, including “Shaking Legs” that brings back the leg jitter from the DOS version and “DOS Ceilings” restoring the original release’s lower door frames and ceilings.
• Three soundtrack versions - the same tracks sound different depending on the setting.

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• The sequel to a pioneering survival-horror adventure, set in a larger world.
• Explore the castle with its dungeons and its surrounding village and wilderness.
• Visceral, physical melee combat: pick up weapons, dodge attacks and fight back.
• Cast spells and drink potions with powerful, unpredictable effects.
• Randomized enemies and encounters, so no two playthroughs are the same.
• Dark fantasy horror with twisted humour.
• Graphics built entirely from ellipsoids - a unique approach to 3D.

ENHANCEMENTS

• Runs smoothly on modern hardware.
• Graphics modes, including Windows 95 (based on the 1997 release) and Software (real-time high resolution render).
• Switch graphics modes on the fly to compare them in real time.
• No GPU needed! The game runs on the CPU alone.
• Intuitive modern controls.
• Full controller support.
• Optional setting for “Shaking Legs” that brings back the leg jitter from the original release.
• Three soundtrack versions - the same tracks sound different depending on the setting.

Platform: ⚛ Proton / Wine (Windows)Release Date: 📅 26th October 2026Devs:SNEGOfficial links:GOGSteamPlatform: ⚛ Proton / Wine (Windows)Release Date: 📅 26th October 2026Devs:SNEGOfficial links:GOGSteam Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com. Tags: Proton, GOG, Horror, New Release, Retro, Steam, Survival, Wine | Apps: Ecstatica , Ecstatica II 2 Likes Some you may have missed, popular articles from the last month:Valve made a Steam Frame Dongle troubleshooting script for Linux gamersStar Wars: Galactic Racer is out now - running quite nicely on SteamOS / LinuxRimWorld switching from Unity to their own Waylith Engine and a new game was teasedNVIDIA driver 615.78.08 released for Linux, notes a new feature to help VKD3D-Proton performance All posts need to follow our rules. Please hit the Report Flag icon on any post that breaks the rules or contains illegal / harmful content. Readers can also email us for any issues or concerns.