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House of Empty Names

You wake up on a cold floor in an unknown house, missing a kidney, and realize you’ve been kidnapped. Your one goal is to escape at any cost. Choose where to go, where to hide, and how to build your path to freedom. Every decision brings you one step closer to escape.

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April 2, 2026
122 days ago
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Very Positive88 reviews87.5%

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About the Game

You wake up on a cold floor in an unknown house, missing a kidney, and realize you’ve been kidnapped. Your only goal is to escape at any cost. All within a two-hour playthrough.

He hears every sound. He hunts, he lures, and he adapts to your actions. He is a thinking intelligent predator.

Choose where to go, where to hide, and how to build your path to freedom. Every decision brings you one step closer to escape.

Limited inventory space and item sizes. Manage your resource, combine items, and choose the right tools to carve your path - inspired by classic survival horror games.