Hollow Survivors: Prologue
Released Jul 2024
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades, new weapons, and save the Tower.
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Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Hollow Survivors: Prologue is a free standalone preview for the full game, Hollow Survivors. The store description is explicit: "The prologue is only part of the full game and is completely free." The full game launched on April 10, 2025, as announced in the developer's news posts on April 8 and April 10, 2025.
Since the full game's launch, the developer has continued updating the prologue — on July 26, 2025, they added 30 new card upgrades ported from the full game, along with new dialogue and balance changes. The developer's note in that post ("it's been a long time since I updated the prologue version") suggests updates are periodic rather than continuous, but the July 2025 post is the most recent developer communication available, and it shows active engagement with the prologue as a gateway to the full product.
As of today (September 24, 2026), the last developer communication for this app was on July 26, 2025 — approximately 14 months ago. There is no established regular cadence for prologue updates (only one major content post and one feature patch in the entire history), so it is difficult to conclude that silence signals anything beyond irregular maintenance. Critically, the prologue's nature as a permanent free preview tied to an actively sold full game means it does not have a conventional "completion" state — the developer has neither announced it is finalized nor that further backports are planned. Given the prologue's design as an ongoing advertisement for the full game, this app is best understood as continuing to serve that function.
Evidence
Developer announced the full game Hollow Survivors officially launched on April 10, 2025, with expanded floors, enemies, and a full campaign.
Store description explicitly states the prologue is 'only part of the full game and is completely free,' framing it as a preview of the full version.
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Developer
Publisher
Games Incubator
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
The prologue is only part of the full game and is completely free. Every player will be able to play it and see what awaits them in the full version of the game.
Hollow Survivors: Prologue is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where you play as one of the few remaining sane Hollows. Slash through hordes of horrific creatures and fight your way to the top of the Tower. Discover new weapons and upgrades, and confront the evil cult that turned you into a Hollow.
Experience an exciting action-packed adventure where your choices and skills determine your fate. Will you rise to the ultimate test?
Hollow Survivors: Prologue is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where you play as one of the few remaining sane Hollows. Slash through hordes of horrific creatures and fight your way to the top of the Tower. Discover new weapons and upgrades, and confront the evil cult that turned you into a Hollow.
FACE POWERFUL ENEMIES
Unleash your fury, crush your enemies and triumph over menacing bosses that stand in your path. Nothing can stop you from achieving your goal.CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON
Pick a weapon that best suits your combat style. Use a swift scythe to quickly cut down your enemies or wield a great axe to overwhelm them with power.GROW STRONGER
Death is not the end in Hollow Survivors: Prologue. Utilize the souls you gather to purchase permanent upgrades from other Hollows, ensuring that you grow stronger with each run.BEFRIEND OTHER HOLLOWS
Grow your relationships with other Hollows, uncover dark secrets, and rebuild the settlement.UNIQUE BUILD = UNIQUE LOOK
Each soul-card you select directly influences your character's appearance. Every unique combination creates a distinct look for the player.CUSTOMIZE YOUR CHARACTER
Buy cosmetic upgrades to craft a unique look for your character. From subtle tweaks to dramatic transformations, you have the freedom to customize your hero exactly how you envision.Experience an exciting action-packed adventure where your choices and skills determine your fate. Will you rise to the ultimate test?
Last evaluated Sep 24, 2026
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