# Getting Ill: Understanding the grossest horror game in development and how it takes more than a few cues from Valve's seminal shooter Half-Life 2

> Ill's been an attention-hogger ever since its Summer Game Fest 2025 reveal. It is, quite possibly, the grossest game in development.

- **Source:** [Eurogamer](https://www.eurogamer.net/ill-horror-game-team-clout-half-life-2?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a74515c83293e04b7a7975b)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #game #development #grossest #cues #getting #half #horror #life
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