The Empty Eyes

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The Empty Eyes is a single player survival simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by 99 Grados Games and was released on January 15, 2026. It received mostly 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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79%Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Great jump scares that are well-timed and genuinely scary, often catching players off guard.
Strong creepy atmosphere with excellent sound design that enhances tension and immersion.
Engaging puzzles and gameplay that require thought and add depth beyond just scares.

Repetitive and excessive key/item finding with confusing maze-like level design leading to frustrating backtracking.
Some technical issues including bugs, poor optimization, lack of control customization, and problematic camera/FOV settings.
Ending is considered rushed, unsatisfactory, or lackluster by many players, reducing the overall impact of the story.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story received mixed feedback, with some praising its well-told narrative and strong integration with atmosphere and gameplay, while others found it rushed or lacking depth. Overall, it is considered engaging for fans of horror, though a few felt it required prior knowledge to fully grasp.
- “This game is insanely good for the price, story 10/10, gameplay solid with 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.”
- “No story.”
- “The story felt like it was expected that I understand the backstory before it was fully explained.”
- “Back-and-forth fetch quest puzzles.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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30%
The gameplay receives mixed feedback, with some praising its solid mechanics and engaging story, while others find it repetitive and relying on cheap scares. Despite optimization issues limiting performance on higher settings, many appreciate the balance of story, atmosphere, and gameplay in delivering a compelling horror experience.
- “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.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game delivers a genuinely creepy and tense atmosphere, enhanced by effective ambient sounds and well-timed jump scares that keep players on edge. While the haunting ambiance and puzzles are praised, some players find the repetitive labyrinthine design and backtracking detract from fully enjoying the spooky experience. Overall, the atmosphere successfully creates immersion and fear, making it a strong point of the game.
- “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.”
- “I can definitely see you are trying to make the atmosphere creepy by having ambient sounds to creep out the players before jumpscares when they least expect it, which is good.”
- “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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are generally criticized for being low-quality, featuring faded and washed-out visuals, jerky camera movement, and an extremely low field of view, typical of a cheap indie horror game.
- “This is just another cheap first-person indie horror game with faded, washed-out graphics, jerky camera movement, and an extremely low field of view.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a strong horror atmosphere that creates an emotionally heavy experience, often leaving players feeling emotionally exhausted.
- “Strong horror presence, emotionally heavy”
- “Emotionally exhausting”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is notably demanding, often requiring extended playtime or additional resources to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
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.”