THE HOLLOW

Stealth platformer game · Free in your browser, no download

About this game

How to play

1. Read the visual clues in each room to find a safe route.
2. Move, climb, push or pull crates to open paths while staying out of sight.
3. Use solid cover to hide from the Janitor and the Watcher’s gaze.
4. Reach the checkpoint at the end of each room to save progress.
5. Exit the factory by opening the Watcher’s shutter and running to the door.

Features

• Underground factory filled with oversized machinery
• Crates serve as both puzzle tools and hiding spots
• Patrolling Janitor reacts to running and visible child
• Stationary Watcher attacks when seen in its line of sight
• Moving platforms and submerged passages with an air limit
• Optional replay challenges with faster patrols

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Questions and answers

How do I avoid being caught by the Janitor?

Stay crouched behind marked solid cover and move only when the Janitor is not nearby; running near him triggers an audible warning.

What happens when I die?

You return to the last checkpoint, which saves the room layout and any solved puzzles.

How many times can I attempt the escape?

You can replay the escape as many times as you like, and optional challenges become available after the first completion.

What controls are used for climbing?

Press W or S to climb ladders and marked ledges.

Is THE HOLLOW free to play?

Yes. THE HOLLOW runs free in your browser, with no download and no account needed.

Can I play THE HOLLOW on my phone?

No. It was made for PC and plays with keyboard, mouse or gamepad. Open the link on a computer.