The Empty Eyes

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The Empty Eyes is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by 99 Grados Games and was released on January 15, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

The Empty Eyes is a first-person psychological horror experience that immerses you in an investigation steeped in mystery. Every step inside the house brings you closer to a hidden truth, while tension mounts and fear takes root in your mind.

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Single-Player

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has excellent and well-timed jump scares that effectively keep players on edge.
It features a creepy and immersive atmosphere supported by good ambient sounds and engaging puzzles.
The storyline is engaging and the gameplay includes tense chase scenes and detective elements that enhance the horror experience.

The game relies too heavily on back-and-forth fetch quests and key-finding, which some players find repetitive and exhausting.
The ending is considered rushed, short, and unspectacular by several players, detracting from the overall experience.
There are technical issues including poor optimization, control limitations, lack of customization options, and some bugs affecting gameplay.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The story is generally well-received for its atmosphere, effective storytelling, and integration with gameplay and scares, creating an engaging horror experience. Some players found parts of the narrative rushed or reliant on prior knowledge, but overall it is praised and considered a strong element of the game.
- “This game is insanely good for the price, story 10/10 gameplay solid no bugs.”
- “Also the story was told very well!”
- “If you’re looking for a horror game you can really sink your teeth into—one that balances scares, story, atmosphere, and gameplay—Empty Eyes is an easy recommendation.”
- “The story was alright and the ending felt a little rushed.”
- “Back-and-forth fetch quest puzzles.”
- “It felt like I was expected to understand the backstory before it was fully explained.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being genuinely creepy and immersive, enhanced by effective jump scares and well-placed ambience sounds that build tension. While some find the labyrinthine level design repetitive and occasionally frustrating, most agree that the eerie environment and suspenseful moments successfully create a compelling horror experience.
- “Had a great atmosphere throughout most of the game, puzzles were good, jump scares were great, felt like I was being followed through each area.”
- “The atmosphere was super creepy and the jump scares were very well placed and done right!”
- “And on top of that, you get chase scenes, effective jumpscares, genuinely creepy atmosphere, and puzzles that actually make you stop and think instead of just handing you the solution.”
- “I can definitely see you are trying to make the atmosphere creepy with ambient sounds to creep out players before jumpscares when they least expect it, which is good, but I have played even scarier games with the same concept.”
- “The atmosphere tries to be genuinely creepy but falls short compared to other horror games I've experienced.”
- “While the game uses ambience and jumpscares to build tension, it lacks the depth to create a truly immersive atmosphere.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay offers a solid balance of story and mechanics, though it leans on typical jump scares and can feel repetitive and boring for some. While generally praised for its atmosphere and value, it suffers from poor optimization requiring low settings for smooth play. Overall, it is an enjoyable experience for fans seeking a story-driven horror game.
- “This game is insanely good for the price, story 10/10, gameplay solid with no bugs.”
- “If you’re looking for a horror game you can really sink your teeth into—one that balances scares, story, atmosphere, and gameplay—Empty Eyes is an easy recommendation.”
- “Gameplay is also not scary in my opinion with the typical cheap jump scares.”
- “Nice story and gameplay but bad optimization; I can only play on low settings.”
- “Just repetitive, endless boring gameplay with mediocre scares.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are criticized for being low quality, featuring faded, washed-out visuals, jerky camera movement, and an uncomfortably low field of view, contributing to a cheap and unimpressive presentation.
- “This is just another cheap first person indie horror game with faded, washed-out graphics, jerky camera movement, and an extremely low FOV.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is intense and can be emotionally exhausting for players, indicating it evokes strong and possibly draining feelings.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features an engaging story and gameplay but suffers from poor optimization, requiring players to use low settings for a playable experience.
- “Nice story and gameplay, but bad optimization. I can only play on low settings.”