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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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a genuinely creepy atmosphere with well-placed jump scares that enhance the horror experience.
The story is engaging and well-told, with solid gameplay mechanics and puzzles that challenge the player.
Many players found the game exceeded their expectations, praising its graphics, length, and overall quality compared to other indie horror titles.

There are significant optimization issues, including frame rate problems and slow movement speeds that detract from the gameplay experience.
Some players criticized the game for repetitive gameplay, particularly in key-finding mechanics, and a lack of variety in scares.
The absence of features like a field of view slider and manual save options led to discomfort and frustration for some players.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the solid mechanics and engaging story, while others criticize it for being repetitive and relying on cheap jump scares. Optimization issues were noted, affecting performance on lower settings, but overall, the game is considered a good value for its price.
- “This game is insane 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.”
- “Nice story and gameplay but bad optimization; I can only play on low settings.”
- “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.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The story of the game is highly praised, with many reviewers highlighting its engaging narrative and effective storytelling, particularly in the horror genre. Players appreciate the balance between scares and atmosphere, deeming it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Despite some technical issues, the compelling story contributes significantly to the game's value.
- “This game is insane good for the price, story 10/10 gameplay solid no bugs.”
- “Also the story was told very well!”
- “The story?”
- “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.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its creepiness and effective jump scares, creating a genuinely unsettling experience. Players appreciate the balance of tension, chase scenes, and thought-provoking puzzles, making it a standout choice for horror enthusiasts. Overall, the immersive atmosphere significantly enhances the gameplay experience.
- “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 jump scares, genuinely creepy atmosphere, and puzzles that actually make you stop and think instead of just handing you the solution.”
- “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.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features an engaging story and gameplay; however, it suffers from poor optimization, forcing players to run it on low settings for better performance.
- “Nice story and gameplay, but the optimization is poor; I can only play on low settings.”
- “The game has great potential, but the optimization issues make it nearly unplayable on my system.”
- “Despite the interesting mechanics, the optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and crashes.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The graphics of the game are criticized for being low-quality, featuring faded and washed-out visuals, jerky camera movement, and a very limited field of view, contributing to an overall cheap appearance typical of some indie horror titles.
- “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.”