Don’t Trust The Crew In Heavy Metal Death Can

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October 16, 2026

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A rusting submarine, a crew transformed into something monstrous and nowhere near enough ammunition to feel comfortable. Heavy Metal Death Can takes survival horror back to its claustrophobic roots, plunging players into an alternate-history version of late-1970s Sweden where something deeply unpleasant lurks beneath the Norwegian Sea.

Developed and published by Krufs Productions, this retro-inspired nightmare is out now on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £14.49, with Xbox Play Anywhere support.

At A Glance

• Game: Heavy Metal Death Can
• Developer: Krufs Productions
• Publisher: Krufs Productions
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Play Anywhere
• Price: £14.49
• Genre: Survival Horror

Welcome Aboard The HMS Domherren

Things have gone horribly wrong aboard the HMS Domherren. A sinister substance known as the Sludge has possessed members of the crew, turning them into horrific zombies and leaving you fighting to survive in the depths. Finding other survivors is only part of the challenge, as you’ll also need to uncover the truth behind the incident and the conspiracy buried within the vessel.

Heavy Metal Death Can takes inspiration from classic PS1-era horror, using fixed camera angles, restricted ammunition and a rust-ridden environment to build tension. This isn’t the sort of adventure where you can blast your way through every encounter. Supplies are scarce, inventory management matters, and every corridor could bring another threat.

So yes, think original Resident Evil and you’ll be somewhere close.

Nordic Noir Meets Old-School Horror

The setting gives the game a distinctive identity, mixing Swedish culture with industrial brutality and deep-sea dread. Its late-’90s-inspired visuals are reimagined using modern rendering technology, while a soundtrack of distorted guitars, analogue synths and unsettling silence helps establish the atmosphere.

You’ll also encounter survivors including the enigmatic Milton and the nihilistic Captain Olof. Both have their own agendas and troubled histories, making trust a precious commodity when cooperation may be your only way home.

Can You Escape The Depths?

The deeper you venture into the HMS Domherren, the more fragments of its disturbing history come to light. Surviving the Sludge is one problem; understanding what happened aboard the submarine is another entirely.

Heavy Metal Death Can is available now on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £14.49 from the Xbox Store, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. If you fancy a trip into the depths where ammunition is precious, trust is scarce and the crew are the least of your worries, this particular can of trouble is ready to open.

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