Press kit
Hollow Host
A roguelike horror game where players possess corpses while evading an adaptive hunter.
Developer: Crit42 Studio
Quick facts
- Developer
- Crit42 Studio
- Platforms
- PC - Steam
History
Planned for Q4 2026 with a design focus on procedural replayability and high-pressure pursuit.
Press notes
Overview
Hollow Host is a horror roguelike where players are hunted through procedural hellscapes, switching between corpse hosts with unique abilities to survive and push deeper. The core loop combines pursuit tension, route improvisation, and identity swapping as a strategic tool.
Key points for coverage
- Adaptive pursuer behavior designed to escalate pressure as runs progress.
- Three corpse archetypes that alter combat options, traversal, and risk profile.
- Procedural dungeon variation supporting repeated runs with changing priorities.
- Single-player and online co-op structures aimed at both solo horror and group panic.
Editorial angles
- A possession-driven horror concept with strong mechanical identity.
- Coverage hook around AI-driven pursuit and unscripted tension moments.
- Good fit for creators focused on emergent horror gameplay and replay loops.
Official links
- Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3784310/Hollow_Host/
- Introduction trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EQgUx3VE9k
- Steam news feed: https://store.steampowered.com/feeds/news/app/3784310/?l=english&cc=US
- SteamDB: https://steamdb.info/app/3784310/
Contact
Press inquiries: crit42studio@gmail.com
