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The Quarry (video game)

The Quarry is a 2022 interactive drama survival horror video game developed by Supermassive Games and published by 2K.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Quarry is a 2022 interactive drama survival horror video game developed by Supermassive Games and published by 2K. Set at Hackett's Quarry summer camp, it follows nine teenage counsellors whose choices affect relationships, the story, and which characters survive the night.

Gameplay

The Quarry uses choice-driven, cinematic gameplay in which players control different characters at key points in the story. Decisions, exploration, quick-time events, and dialogue choices influence character relationships, plot outcomes, and endings.

Premise

The story takes place on the last night of summer camp at Hackett's Quarry, where nine teenage counsellors face supernatural threats and hostile locals. The narrative centres on survival through the night and uncovering the camp's secrets.

Release and platforms

The game launched on June 10, 2022, and was released across major PC and console platforms. Sources list Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Reception and style

Coverage described The Quarry as a cinematic horror game and a spiritual successor in style to Supermassive's earlier narrative titles such as Until Dawn. Reviews highlighted its teen-horror setup and branching structure.

Key facts

  • The game was developed by Supermassive Games and published by 2K in 2022.
  • It is an interactive horror game where player choices affect the plot, character relationships, and endings.
  • Players control nine counsellors at Hackett's Quarry summer camp over the course of one dangerous night.
  • All nine playable characters can survive or die depending on decisions made during play.
  • It was released for Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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Canadian context

The Quarry was published in Canada by 2K and is available on Canadian PC and console platforms; Canadian players also follow it as part of the broader market for narrative horror games.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Quarry?
The Quarry is a 2022 interactive survival horror video game developed by Supermassive Games and published by 2K.
What is the game about?
It follows nine teenage counsellors spending one final night at Hackett's Quarry summer camp while facing supernatural danger and violent locals.
How many playable characters are there?
There are nine playable counsellors, and the player controls each of them at different points in the story.
Can characters die in the game?
Yes. Depending on player choices, all nine playable characters may survive or die.
What platforms is it on?
It was released for Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Is it related to Until Dawn?
It is often described as a spiritual successor in style to Until Dawn because both are choice-based cinematic horror games by Supermassive Games.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quarry_(video_game)
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release year, premise, nine playable counsellors, and choice-based survival structure.
  2. PlayStation — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh-sQ3H9PPQ
    Supports: Release date, platform availability, and the nine-counsellor setup.
  3. IGN — https://www.ign.com/games/the-quarry/gameplay
    Supports: Genre, release date, and local/online co-op features.
  4. IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/the-quarry-review
    Supports: Setting, gameplay structure, and survival-focused narrative description.
  5. IGN — https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-quarry/Beginner's_Guide:_Basics_and_Features
    Supports: Release platforms, setting, and survival horror framing.
  6. Steam — https://www.steampowered.com/app/1577120/The_Quarry/
    Supports: Developer, genre, release date, and content description.
  7. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quarry_(video_game)
    Supports: General gameplay and release information.
  8. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quarry_(video_game)
    Supports: The game's survival horror and interactive drama classification.