The Hollow Shift
A downloadable game for Windows
THE HOLLOW SHIFT
A psychological horror game set in a rural Philippine town in the 1980s—where the past never stays buried. You arrive to visit your grandfather’s cabin, hoping for a quiet stay and a chance to earn some extra funds by taking a night shift at Litoy's small sari-sari store in rural quiet town.
But as the nights pass, something feels… off. Strange noises. Odd occurrences. Whispers of the past that refuse to stay buried.
What begins as a simple job soon spirals into a terrifying mystery—one that forces you to confront the horrors hidden in the dark and uncover a truth that was never meant to be found.
Features:
🕯️ Classic Psychological Horror – Slow-building tension, eerie atmosphere, and a creeping sense of dread.
🏚️ Authentic 1980s Provincial Setting – Explore a small rural town, a grandfather’s old cabin, and other unsettling locations inspired by real-life Filipino provinces.
🎵 Retro Horror Aesthetic – Inspired by PS1-style visuals and atmospheric horror games, with a classic music box soundtrack that holds more secrets than it seems.
🗝️ Puzzle-Solving & Exploration – Search for clues, uncover hidden objects, and solve environmental puzzles to piece together the horrifying past.
👻 A Story of Tragedy & Regret – The past never forgets. Can you escape the nightmare, or will history repeat itself?
CONTROLS:
| Control | Action |
| WASD | Move |
| Left Click / E | Interact |
| Right Click | Zoom |
| Tab | Open/Close Inventory |
| F | Flashlight |
| Esc | Pause |
Alternative Payment for Filipino Players 🇵🇭
I understand that not everyone in the Philippines has access to PayPal or credit/debit cards. If you want to buy the game using GCash you can message me directly on Facebook, and I will provide the payment details. Once the payment is confirmed, I will send you the game files manually.
📩 Message me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoniiPinka/
Are you ready to face the unknown? Or will you become just another forgotten soul in the dark?
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Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $3.99 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Development log
- The Hollow Shift5 days ago
Comments
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A Interesting Game, i really enjoyed it. Nice story and characters. At first i though it was only a nightshift in a market but there was more than that and more exploration. I Just wish it had a run button.
This was quite fun! I enjoyed it. I liked the story, context, different details and stuff. I liked this game and I hope you do bring us more content!
The only thing was I found it hard to get to the last doll due to the hidden barriers in the way, but I got the doll in the end.
Here is my gameplay! Keep up the good work!
Nilaro to ni Caseoh kahapon live at inis na inis sya kase walang guide kung saan next pupunta or san kukunin ung mga doll. hanggang dun lng sya sa may code tas kinlose na nya ung laro.
According to the dev (KoniiPinka), they updated the game and added a guide for the dolls and the other objects in the game to make it easier to find them. Hopefully that should help.
Add a sprint button, pleases, I beg of you.
Great game, not every horror game has a happy ending. I was hoping for more hauntings from the ghost :)
This game... is something else. It has the same eerie vibe as a Chilla’s Art game but with a distinctly Filipino setting. Visually, it looks fantastic, even with its PSX low-poly style. The environment perfectly captures the atmosphere of a rural Filipino town.
Gameplay-wise, it feels like a blend of classic Silent Hill and Resident Evil, and the story? I'm speechless. No spoilers, but it’s absolutely amazing!
There are a few minor issues, like some misplaced colliders and getting stuck in certain areas, but overall, this game is a must-play.
I’m giving it a solid 8 out of 10 dolls! Keep up the great work, KoniiPinka!