The Florist Brings Classic Fixed-Camera Survival Horror to BitSummit PUNCH
New Zealand developer Phil Larsen showed his survival horror game The Florist at the BitSummit PUNCH indie game festival in Kyoto, held May 22-24, 2026. The game uses a fixed-camera system reminiscent of early Resident Evil titles, with tank controls that force the player to navigate a decaying mansion overgrown with colorful flowers. The player character Claire, a florist by trade, wakes up in the ruined building and must solve environmental puzzles to escape. The demo ended with a surprise chase sequence: a plant-covered monster resembling a Clicker from The Last of Us sprinted at Claire from behind just as she reached the exit. Larsen said the game draws inspiration from Resident Evil, Silent Hill, The Last of Us, the film Annihilation, and the anime Jigokuraku. Claire is unarmed in the opening but will gain access to pistols, shotguns, and poison mixtures she can craft as a florist. The Florist is planned for release on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.