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The Empty Eyes

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75%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
80% User Score Based on 45 reviews

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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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80%Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features excellent and well-timed jumpscares that effectively create a terrifying atmosphere.
  • Strong and immersive horror atmosphere with creepy ambient sounds and emotionally intense moments that engage players.
  • Engaging story and solid puzzle design that requires genuine thought, contributing to the overall immersive experience.
  • The labyrinthine house design leads to player disorientation and frequent backtracking, causing frustration and pacing issues.
  • Lack of in-game guidance and confusing puzzle mechanics can force players to rely on external tutorials to progress.
  • Technical issues such as missing controls remapping, no in-game volume or resolution options, and occasional bugs reduce gameplay comfort.

  • story

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The story received praise for being compelling, dark, and well-told, effectively balancing scares and atmosphere, though some found it somewhat underdeveloped or rushed toward the end. Overall, players appreciated the narrative as a strong element that enhanced the horror experience.

    • “Also the story was compelling and very dark at the end.”
    • “This game is insanely good for the price, story 10/10 gameplay solid 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.”
    • “No story.”
    • “It felt like I was expected to understand the backstory before it was fully explained.”
    • “The story was alright but the ending felt a little rushed.”

  • atmosphere

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy, immersive quality, enhanced by effective ambient sounds and well-timed jump scares that keep players engaged without long lulls. While some note that repetitive labyrinthine level design and excessive backtracking can detract from the experience, the overall spooky ambiance, combined with thoughtful puzzles and chase sequences, creates a compelling horror setting.

    • “I really like the atmosphere and how they didn't let you wander around for minutes before more action was around the corner. The levels really sucked you into the atmosphere of how wrong everything was.”
    • “Had a great atmosphere through 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!”
    • “Atmosphere?”

  • gameplay

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    18% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    Gameplay receives mixed feedback, with some praising its solid mechanics and engaging story, while others find it repetitive or reliant on cheap jump scares. Optimization issues affect performance, and audio balancing for streaming can be challenging. Overall, it suits players seeking a horror experience that combines atmosphere and gameplay, though it may not satisfy those looking for deeper scares.

    • “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.”
    • “From a streaming/recording content POV, it was really difficult and annoying to get the correct volume settings so I wasn't deafening my viewers with gameplay audio that drowned out my mic.”
    • “Just repetitive, endless boring gameplay with mediocre scares.”
    • “Nice story and gameplay but bad optimization; I can only play on low settings.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally criticized for being low quality, featuring faded, washed-out visuals, jerky camera movement, and an uncomfortably low field of view. Overall, the graphical presentation is seen as subpar and lacking polish.

    • “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% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a strong horror atmosphere that creates an emotionally heavy and intense experience, which some players find emotionally exhausting.

    • “Strong horror presence, emotionally heavy”
    • “Emotionally exhausting”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is quite demanding and may require significant effort or multiple attempts to progress effectively.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game features an engaging story and gameplay but suffers from poor optimization, requiring players to use low settings for a smooth experience.

    • “Nice story and gameplay but bad optimization; I can only play on low settings.”
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The Empty Eyes is a survival simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for The Empty Eyes include first-person, indie, linear, psychological, exploration and others.

The Empty Eyes is available on PC and Windows.

The Empty Eyes was released on January 15, 2026.

The Empty Eyes was developed by 99 Grados Games.

The Empty Eyes has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Empty Eyes for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Empty Eyes is a single player game.

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