In September, after three years in development, solo developer Headware Games released Hollowbody for PC via Steam and GOG. This survival horror tech-noir game serves as a dystopian love letter to classic horror titles, while also creating a unique identity with its grim, futuristic setting. Set in a long-abandoned British city, Hollowbody immerses players in a gritty, tech-driven narrative that grips them as they explore its haunting urban landscape.

In this near-future world, players take control of Mica, an unlicensed black market shipper on a desperate mission to find her missing partner. After her hover crashes within the dangerous exclusion zone, she is left stranded and vulnerable, with limited resources to survive. Forced to navigate this hostile environment, Mica must solve environmental puzzles, manage resources, and face life-threatening dangers as she searches for a way to escape beyond the wall.

The game brings back the classic survival horror elements inspired by early 2000s titles, blending dynamic and fixed camera angles to heighten the tension. Players will face a mix of logic puzzles, limited combat, and resource management, with an emphasis on exploration and narrative. The dystopian world of Hollowbody is fully voiced, featuring detailed world-building that enhances the immersive experience.

With carefully paced save points to balance tension and respect players’ time, Hollowbody also offers difficulty options for those who prefer to focus on exploration rather than combat. After completing the game, players can unlock additional content to extend their experience.

For fans of survival horror, Hollowbody stands out as a gripping journey through a dark and dangerous future, combining the best of nostalgic gameplay with a fresh, tech-noir twist.