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Nocturne Hollow
Nocturne Hollow is a gothic mystery visual novel currently containing the complete opening and Episode One. Explore the available areas of Hollow Veil, uncover supernatural clues and memories, and begin the introductory paths for Lucian, Evelyn, and Damien.

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Single-player
Family Sharing
Profile Features Limited 
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Nocturne Hollow is a branching gothic mystery visual novel built around character relationships, exploration, player choices, and interconnected story routes. Early Access allows us to release the playable opening chapter while continuing to develop the larger narrative.

Community feedback will help us identify technical issues, unclear choices, pacing problems, continuity errors, and areas where the user interface or exploration systems need improvement. It also gives players a clear opportunity to experience the project during development while understanding that the story and character routes are not yet complete.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Nocturne Hollow to remain in Early Access while additional chapters, character routes, locations, artwork, and endings are developed and tested.

Because the game contains a branching narrative and interconnected route content, the development schedule may change based on production requirements and player feedback. We do not currently have a fixed date for leaving Early Access.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

We plan for the full version to substantially expand the story beyond the opening chapter.

Planned additions include:

Additional story chapters
Continued and expanded character routes
Complete route conclusions and major endings
Additional mansion locations and exploration sequences
More relationship choices and consequences
Additional character artwork, backgrounds, and event scenes
Further refinement of the user interface, pacing, audio, and visual presentation
Expanded narrative connections between player decisions and later events

These features represent our current development goals and may change as production continues.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version contains the playable opening chapter of Nocturne Hollow.

Players can explore the opening areas of the mansion, meet the principal characters, make initial relationship and story choices, and begin several character-route storylines.

The current build does not contain the complete main story or completed character routes. Some route branches currently end after their available Chapter One content and will continue in future updates. Final route endings, later chapters, additional locations, and other planned content are still in development.

The current build is playable from the beginning through the end of the available Chapter One content, but players should expect ongoing revisions to dialogue, artwork, balance, pacing, interface elements, and story continuity during Early Access.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to review the price as substantial new chapters, routes, and other content are added.

The price will increase during Early Access and/or when the game reaches its full release, depending on the amount of completed content available at that time. Any pricing changes will be communicated in advance when possible. However, anyone who purchases during Early Access will continue to receive updates through the full release at no additional cost. ”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to gather community feedback through Steam discussions, player reviews, bug reports, and responses to development updates.

We are particularly interested in feedback concerning:

Bugs and technical problems
Broken choices or route progression
Story continuity and unclear narrative information
Character development and pacing
Exploration and interface usability
Visual, audio, and accessibility issues

Player feedback will help us identify problems and prioritize improvements. However, the central story, characters, themes, and overall creative direction will remain guided by the intended vision for Nocturne Hollow.”
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Key Features

Investigate the Opening Mystery

Experience the complete opening and Episode One of a gothic supernatural mystery centered on Hollow Veil, your missing sister Lisa, and the strange forces within the mansion.

Explore the Currently Available Areas

Investigate the accessible locations within Hollow Veil, uncover environmental clues, encounter supernatural events, and discover memory fragments connected to the mansion’s history.

Choice-Driven Episode One

Make dialogue and exploration choices that affect relationship values, story variables, memories, and the alternate scenes available during Episode One.

Introductory Character Paths

Begin the currently available story paths for Lucian, Evelyn, and Damien. These paths contain distinct Episode One scenes and conclusions but are not complete character routes.

Developing Relationship Systems

Build initial trust, suspicion, fear, and other relationship values that influence available interactions and future narrative possibilities.

The House Hunger System

Your actions affect the mansion’s growing hunger and instability, influencing its behavior and certain events during the current episode.

Atmospheric Gothic Horror

Experience a story shaped by supernatural mystery, psychological tension, loss, obsession, corruption, and hidden truths.

Original Music and Sound Design

Explore Hollow Veil through ambient soundscapes, haunting music, and cinematic audio presentation.

Active Development

Later episodes, full character routes, additional locations, expanded scenes, major story conclusions, and final endings remain in development.

Story

Story

Several months ago, your sister vanished without explanation.

No witnesses.

No body.

No answers.

Then a letter arrives.

A single clue points toward a town that officially shouldn't exist.

Following the trail leads you to Nocturne Hollow—a place trapped between memory and nightmare.

The deeper you investigate, the more the town begins to change around you.

Or perhaps it is changing you.

Main Characters

Evelyn Ashcroft

Evelyn Ashcroft

A determined investigator driven by questions others are too afraid to ask. Her search for the truth may uncover far more than she expected.

Lucian Voss

Lucian Voss

The enigmatic archivist of Blackthorn Manor. Calm, intelligent, and guarded, he seems to know far more about the Hollow than he admits.

Damien Blackthorn

Damien Blackthorn

Charming, dangerous, and impossible to read. Damien offers answers—but every favor carries a hidden cost.

Elena Vale

Elena Vale

A compassionate local resident whose concern for newcomers may conceal secrets of her own.

Mature Content Description

This game contains mature themes including:

  • Strong language

  • Depictions of alcohol consumption

  • Psychological horror

  • Violence

  • Blood

  • Supernatural themes

  • Romantic content between consenting adults

  • Suggestive situations

  • Emotional distress

All romantic content involves consenting adults.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Nocturne Hollow contains mature horror themes, psychological tension, occult imagery, strong language, blood, violence, disturbing supernatural scenes, alcohol references, and romantic/suggestive dialogue between adult characters.

The game does not contain explicit depictions of sexual acts, pornographic content, sexual assault, non-consensual sexual activity, incest, bestiality, or sexual content involving minors.

Any romantic content involves consenting adult characters and is presented as story-driven romance, flirtation, or suggestive tension rather than explicit sexual activity.

About This Game

ABOUT THIS GAME

The road to Nocturne Hollow was never supposed to be found.

When a cryptic message connected to your missing sister leads you beyond an unnatural wall of fog, a violent crash leaves you stranded at Hollow Veil—an isolated mansion where memories fade, truths shift, and every inhabitant seems to know more about your arrival than they are willing to reveal.

The current build contains the complete opening and Episode One of Nocturne Hollow.

During Episode One, players can explore the currently available areas of Hollow Veil, uncover memory fragments and supernatural clues, make relationship and story choices, and begin the introductory character paths for Lucian, Evelyn, and Damien.

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE CONTENT

  • The complete opening sequence and Episode One

  • Interactive exploration of the currently available mansion locations

  • Branching dialogue and environmental choices

  • Memory fragments and supernatural encounters

  • The House Hunger system

  • Relationship tracking for Lucian, Evelyn, and Damien

  • Introductory Episode One paths for Lucian, Evelyn, and Damien

  • Alternate scenes based on choices, discoveries, and story variables

  • Multiple intentional Episode One path conclusions

The Lucian, Evelyn, and Damien paths currently included are introductory portions of their larger storylines. They are not complete character routes, and their final route endings are not included in the current build.

Elena appears during Episode One as part of the central mystery, but her complete storyline is still in development.

CONTENT STILL IN DEVELOPMENT

The following content is not currently complete or accessible:

  • Episodes following Episode One

  • Complete character routes

  • Final character-route conclusions

  • Major story endings

  • The complete central mystery

  • The complete story surrounding Lisa’s disappearance

  • Additional mansion locations

  • Expanded exploration events

  • Additional relationship and intimate scenes

  • Further memory fragments and supernatural encounters

  • Later uses of the House Hunger and relationship systems

  • Additional artwork, audio, animations, and interface improvements

Nocturne Hollow remains in active development. Dialogue, artwork, audio, interfaces, relationship values, story variables, exploration events, route progression, scene order, and other content may change.

Major updates may also affect compatibility with saves created in earlier versions.

The house remembers.

And it has been waiting.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Nocturne Hollow uses generative AI-assisted tools during development for concept art, visual asset iteration, promotional artwork, audio cleanup, drafting support, and production workflow assistance.

All AI-assisted material is reviewed, edited, curated, and implemented by the developer before inclusion in the game. The game does not generate AI content during gameplay, and players do not create AI-generated content through the game.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-4300 or equivalent
    • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU with 1 GB VRAM
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 4000 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound device
    • Additional Notes: Requires a display resolution of 1280x720 or higher. Keyboard and mouse required. Compatible with most modern integrated graphics solutions.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or equivalent
    • Memory: 8192 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or better
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 6000 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound device
    • Additional Notes: Recommended for the best visual experience, high-resolution artwork, animated character sequences, video playback, and future content updates.
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