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House of Empty Names

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88%Game Brain Score
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story
98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

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House of Empty Names is a single player shooter game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Sordar Studios and was released on April 2, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You wake up on a cold floor in an unknown house, missing a kidney, and realize you’ve been kidnapped. Your only goal is to escape at any cost. All within a two-hour playthrough. He hears every sound. He hunts, he lures, and he adapts to your actions. He is a thinking intelligent predator. Choose where to go, where to hide, and how to build your path to freedom. Every decision…

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
atmosphere11 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Strong atmosphere and tense, immersive gameplay with excellent sound design that keeps players on edge throughout.
  • Balanced stealth horror mechanics with fair difficulty, generous save system, and engaging cat-and-mouse gameplay.
  • Compelling story and subtle horror that avoids cheap jump scares, offering a chilling psychological experience with great visuals and Ultrawide support.
  • Some technical issues including glitchy door and object interactions that can occasionally hinder gameplay.
  • Generally considered too easy with limited enemy behavior and hiding spots that reduce challenge.
  • Short length and an ending that some found underwhelming or unexpectedly humorous, which may not satisfy all players.
  • atmosphere
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for being creepy, tense, and deeply immersive, effectively creating a psychological horror experience without relying on cheap scares. Sound design and visuals complement the unsettling mood, keeping players on edge throughout the game. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout element that enhances the horror and leaves a lasting impression.

    • “The atmosphere pulls you in instantly, the sound design keeps your heart racing, and the story creeps under your skin.”
    • “Strong atmosphere and tension throughout, great sound and design, genuinely unsettling and keeps you on edge.”
    • “A very atmospheric and unsettling experience that stays with you after you finish playing.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is subtle and cleverly presented, creating an intriguing and immersive atmosphere that keeps players curious and engaged. Its slow pacing encourages players to piece together the narrative themselves, making the experience rewarding for those who appreciate nuanced storytelling.

    • “The story is really interesting and keeps you curious about what’s going on.”
    • “The atmosphere pulls you in instantly, the sound design keeps your heart racing, and the story creeps under your skin.”
    • “You also uncover some shady operation that has been going on, and if only you could uncover more backstory to bring all these evidences to the authorities.”
    • “The pacing is slow, and the story is subtle, leaving you to piece things together on your own.”
    • “The story is presented in a subtle and clever way, requiring external lore breakdowns to fully understand it.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for creating a creepy and tense atmosphere, with solid visuals especially notable for an indie game and appreciated ultrawide support. Although minor glitches were occasionally reported, they did not significantly impact the overall immersive experience.

    • “I really like the visuals; the atmosphere was really creepy and unsettling, which is great.”
    • “Graphics are pretty good too, especially for an indie game, and I really appreciate the ultrawide support — not every game has that and it makes a big difference.”
    • “It had nice graphics, a tense atmosphere, some decent scares, and it didn't overstay its welcome.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game balances humor and thriller elements with amusing cultural references and funny moments, though some players found the comedic tone undermined the intended scariness, especially in the ending. Overall, the humor adds charm and entertainment without overshadowing the suspense.

    • “A good thriller game with some funny, interesting little details (like some cultural references) spread out across the game.”
    • “Amazing game, for real this is a scary and very funny game; I believe all people will try this. I am waiting for future updates or new games from your studio. That's awesome, bravo!”
    • “Well, that was a funny game, not scary. I managed to beat it in an hour and 10 minutes. It was okay.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its immersive atmosphere and rising tension, effectively creating psychological pressure as players face the kidnapper. Overall, it offers a gripping and intense experience.

    • “The sound, visuals, and overall gameplay were pretty good, and you could feel the tension rising when the kidnapper comes close to you.”
    • “Great atmosphere, tense gameplay, and it puts a lot of psychological pressure on you.”
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House of Empty Names is a shooter game with horror and thriller themes.

House of Empty Names is available on PC and Windows.

House of Empty Names was released on April 2, 2026.

House of Empty Names was developed by Sordar Studios.

House of Empty Names has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked House of Empty Names for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

House of Empty Names is a single player game.

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