Hide the Corpse, the bizarre virtual reality game by developer Realcast that lets players hide dead bodies, will officially launch on the PlayStation in August 2025. Described as chaotic and quirky,Hide the Corpseis a sandbox VR game that tasks players to find creative ways to stash a body before the four-minute timer runs out. The game will be playable with the PlayStation VR2 for thePlayStation 5.
Hide the Corpsewas originally launched back in 2024 via the Meta Store, and it was met with a number of positive reviews from gamers and critics for its fun gameplay and colorful design. As mentioned, the goal of the game is to find hiding spots across six locations, which have their own sets of challenges, and ensure that the cops don’t find the corpse. In essence,Hide the Corpseis quitesimilar to Draw Distance’sSerial Cleaners, a stealth-action game where players remove any trace of a dead body, but it’s definitely more chaotic thanks to its ragdoll physics and sandbox environment.
Recently, PlayStation announced thatHide the Corpseis coming to the gaming platform on July 10, 2025, which officially gives more people the opportunity to play the bizarre title. The trailer shows the many silly ways that players can stash away a dead body in the game’s vibrant areas, as well as the chaos that theragdoll physicscan bring in the process. In the YouTube comments, many people who haven’t played the game on the Meta Quest found the concept funny and interesting.Hide the Corpseis also set for a PC release sometime in the future, but it’s still listed as “Coming Soon” onSteam.
Hide the Corpse’s Varied Locations Give a Fun Challenge
Hiding a dead body has been a common mechanic in many games, especially those with stealth mechanics. This was further popularized by theHitmanfranchise, whereAgent 47 has to hide dead and unconscious NPCsto avoid getting caught. InHide the Corpse, the six locations give players different options, from the usual hideaway spots like closets and chests, to areas that require an ingenious yet often funny approach. For example, the Museum area lets players conceal the body among exhibits, while Spaceship has zero-gravity, which increases the difficulty quite a bit.
As virtual reality continues to evolve in the entertainment space, video game studios are continuously innovating to give players the opportunity to feel like they’re part of an immersive experience. There are already a number of goodopen-world VR gamesthat do this job well, but having more quirky games likeHide the Corpseis definitely welcome for those who just want a fun time.
