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EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE

Developed by CC ARTS · Published by Hyperstrange

ActionAdventureIndieFree To Play
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 6, 2023 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages8
Achievements26

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by CC ARTS, published by Hyperstrange — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 94% positive of 1,367
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:Action RoguelikeRogue-liteTop-DownRogue-likeAction-AdventureHorrorActionControllerStory RichAdventureSci-fiSurvival

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Graphics HD 2GB or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard audio is enough

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10 or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1050 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard audio is enough

Supported languages (8)

EnglishItalianGermanSpanish - SpainSimplified ChineseJapaneseRussianFrench

EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE?

Steam classifies EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play game, developed by CC ARTS. EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective.

Is EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE free to play?

Yes — Steam lists EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE as Free to Play.

Is EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 6, 2023.

What platforms is EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE on?

EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 26 achievements for EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE.

Who made EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE?

EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE is developed by CC ARTS and published by Hyperstrange.

Where to get EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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