The Endless Empty

The Endless Empty

Released Nov 2018

A surreal post-life adventure

96% positive · 317 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

The Endless Empty launched on November 3, 2018 as a complete, self-contained adventure RPG spanning 5 chapters. The developer shipped a balance and quality-of-life patch on January 25, 2019, and in that same post mentioned early work on a second project — which turned out to be the sequel, A Chamber of Stars. No additional story content was ever announced or released for The Endless Empty itself. The game's only DLC is its official soundtrack, which was released on February 17, 2024. The sequel, A Chamber of Stars, launched on July 11, 2025, and the developer's post-launch activity (including a Chinese translation update on January 2, 2026) has been focused entirely on that follow-up title. The Endless Empty shipped as a finished product and has received no content expansions; its story and gameplay are complete. The soundtrack release on February 17, 2024 represents the final content addition to the game's store page.
Evidence
Developer announced and launched A Chamber of Stars, the sequel to The Endless Empty — all subsequent development effort is on the new title.
news post · Jul 11, 2025 source development ending
high
The Endless Empty launched as a complete game on November 3, 2018.
news post · Nov 4, 2018 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Erik Sheader-Smith
Achievements
5
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

A surreal post-life adventure.

It only took a few moments for the feeling of panic to set in. “What if I lived my life wrong? How would I be judged? What if there is nothing after this?

The story begins with an individual, recently deceased, who is struggling to comprehend the reality of being dead. The mind, disconnected and failing, desperately attempts to form some vision of reality. Yet, the memories of its life are only distant whispers. It can't recall a personality, friends, or even an appearance. But there is hope. The memories of the music, the disconnected emotions. And in a rush of information, sometimes there appear memories of her: the rockstar.

The Endless Empty is an adventure RPG with a focus on exploration and choices. The game explores the concepts of death and the afterlife, and takes place in 5 chapters. Each chapter has a different theme and a unique art style. The game takes the player on a branching journey through the unknown. there are a variety of memories to explore; From upbeat suburban neighborhoods, to gritty industrial wastelands, to colorful psychedelic hallucinations.

The game features a multilayered storyline with alternative paths and multiple endings as well as a customized battle system. Complementing the game will be a completely original soundtrack with classical, electronic, funk and rock musical styles.

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Sales of this game will be donated to the Trevor Project (Up to $100 a month).

Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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