Hollow Faces
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About Hollow Faces
Hollow Faces is a puzzle-driven indie horror game from Yellow Basement Games, released October 1 2026 for PC. You play as a team of paranormal researchers documenting eerie phenomena in abandoned locations. The game leans heavy on environmental storytelling and tension-building through slow exploration. You piece together fragmented narratives by examining objects and interpreting audio logs while avoiding unseen threats. It’s a walking simulator with purpose, every step and observation matters. Best for players who enjoy methodical problem solving and atmospheric dread over action.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time moving through decaying environments like derelict hospitals and sealed-off research labs. The core loop involves scanning rooms for interactive clues, solving logic puzzles tied to machinery or locked doors, and reacting to sudden threats that force you to hide or flee. Controls are simple: mouse to look, WASD to move, left-click to inspect. Sound design is critical, you often hear whispers or distant footsteps before seeing anything. Puzzles require matching symbols, aligning machinery, or decoding audio files. The pace is glacial, with tension rising as you realize how easily you can trigger a chase sequence.
What Players Think
Community rating is 8.4/10 with 78% critic score. Average playtime is 12.5 hours, but only 42% complete the full story. Moods are dominated by tense (68%), curious (52%), and anxious (45%). One player wrote “Masterclass in slow-burn dread” while a critic called it “Unsettling atmosphere with clever environmental puzzles.” The game has 78 achievements, including 12 hidden ones tied to exploration. 32% of players report getting stuck on mid-game puzzles, and 18% rage-quit during chase sequences. Completionists love the layered storytelling, but casual players find it too punishing.
PlayPile's Take
Hollow Faces is $29.99 and worth the price if you thrive in high-tension, low-action experiences. It’s not for impatient players, the 42% completion rate suggests many struggle to finish. The 78 achievements add 8 extra hours of optional content for completionists. Skip if you dislike slow pacing or need clear guidance. Fans of Amnesia or The Vanishing of Ethan Carter will appreciate its focus on environment and sound. It’s a niche title that executes its formula well but demands patience.
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Single player
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