Hello Players!

Its been a while since our last devlog, but we want to assure you that development on the game has been in full swing! Today, were excited to share some of the progress we've made.

Updates Based on Your Feedback Weve been listening closely to your thoughts on the prologue, and were thrilled to present some key changes and improvements. Some of these you might have already noticed if you're still exploring the Prologuebut others will be delightful surprises!

Heres whats new:

New Main Menu Artwork
Revamped Tutorials: We made them more intuitive and added new ones for better clarity.
Dash Indicators Updated: Based on your feedback, we changed the color from dark black to bright red for better visibility.
Improved Spike Traps: They now blend naturally into the forest instead of resembling dungeon traps.
Fixed Enemy Collisions in Lava Springs: No more enemies dipping into the lava! (Sorry, no GIF or screenshot this time!) Card Selection Reminder: Cant remember which cards youve picked? Press Tab to review your choices!
More Character Portraits: Variety is the spice of life!
Better Spirit UI: Thanks to your feedback, weve redesigned the spirit (mana) UI to make it more intuitive.

Of course, this is far from the end! In addition to the fixes and features youre already familiar with, weve been hard at work on a host of brand-new surprises that no one has seen before. These updates required plenty of focus and creativity from our team, and were confident that the new Bosses roaming the maps will add a thrilling dose of excitement to your adventures!

New Bosses Are Here!

Weve poured our creativity into designing brand-new bosses to challenge and thrill you. Get ready to face: 1. Krakos

• The ancient ruler of the Void, corrupted by the Soulbinders crystal.
• Attacks by causing explosions on the water-like Void surface in a chessboard pattern.
• Dodge the explosive tiles to survive his wrath!

2. Soulbinder Leader

• Founder of the Soulbinders cult and the games final boss.
• Attacks:
• Releases a barrage of projectiles in all directions.
• Summons magical spears that home in on the player.
• Executes swift dashes across the map to keep players on their toes.

3. The Dragon

• Guardian of treasures in Lava Springs, now blinded by the crystals power.
• Attacks:

[olist]

Fires a cone-shaped barrage of projectiles.

Summons falling meteorites.

Performs powerful sky jumps to crush players. [/olist]

New Enemies

Weve also introduced fearsome new foes to keep you on your toes: Soulbinders Devoted cultists who summon three floating daggers that instantly strike anything in their path. Watch outthese daggers dont behave like normal projectiles! Crystal Shard A fragment of the powerful crystal, it spawns relentless crystal spiders until destroyed. Larger and tougher than earlier enemies, its a high-priority target for survival.

Weapons and Extras

Weve fine-tuned some exciting new weapons for release: Greataxe, Bow, and Scythe: Each one crafted for epic battles (no sneak peeks yetstay tuned!). Other cool improvements: New Coin Pickup Animation: Collecting coins has never been more satisfying!

Thank you so much for your incredible support and feedbackit fuels our journey and inspires us to keep improving. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, happy gaming!

Let me know if youd like further tweaks!

[ 2024-12-12 12:04:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

We are very pleased to announce that the free Prologue to Hollow Survivors will be released later this month!

Mark your calendars: July 24, 2024, at 3:00 PM CET!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2909680/Hollow_Survivors_Prologue/ Hollow Survivors : Prologue is a free sample of what awaits you in the full version of the game and the perfect opportunity to influence the final version of the game. We can't wait to hear your opinions, feedback, and ideas about the game.

See you soon Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2024-07-17 12:33:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Survivors!

Its been a while since youve heard from us but things got pretty dangerous so the information was delayed. Before we get to the scouts report we have an announcement to make. Weve received a lot of feedback pointing out the lacking parts in the tutorial. Now were happy to tell you that revamping the tutorial has been finished. Hopefully, the new features added will make it cover every basic you need so youll no longer find it lacking content!
With that being said, the scouts spotted new dangerous creatures roaming the tower. Heres what weve managed to find out about them thus far:

Minotaur

Slow as it is, this monster can give even the strongest fighter a headache as its ability to block attacks with his shield is unparalleled. Whats more, his attacks are really powerful so you should do your best to avoid getting hit. It is one of the two new big monsters encountered on the Lava Floor. The other well talk about now.

Cyclops

Its appearance spells doom to every foe he faces. Throwing stones with incredible precision and speed, the Cyclops is a truly terrifying enemy wholl put your ability to dodge to the test.

Void Tentacles

While exploring the Void Floor, our scouts discovered a new, unsettling danger. Whole areas filled with void tentacles ready to strike you as soon as you come too close. Some of our people started wondering are they but small independent organisms, or maybe part of some unspoken threat laying deep underneath the voids surface? It might be the best if we never have to figure that out.

New Floor: Holy Palace

Finally, after months of scouting, weve managed to find the path to the last floor. Holy Palace- the lair of the despicable Soulbinders. It is said that they were the ones responsible for making the tower crawl with monstrosities and no hollow can be free without slaying these oppressors. Were yet to scout the area but this is footage of the capabilities of one of them.
As you can see, weve made significant progress in our path to ascension. Please, let us know your thoughts on todays devlog in the comments or on our discord! If you have any ideas or suggestions about the contents of the game make sure to let us know!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285940/Hollow_Survivors/ See you soon, Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2024-05-20 14:25:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Survivors!

We are very pleased to inform you about the next publishing stage of the game - a completely free Prologue is coming, which will allow you to get acquainted with what you can expect in the full version of the game.

You can now add the upcoming free Prologue to your wishlist so you don't miss the premiere!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2909680/Hollow_Survivors_Prologue/ The Prologue is only part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Some of the mechanics and functions available there will not be available, but this is an ideal opportunity to test yourself in the world of Hollow Survivors before the official premiere, leave your feedback, and influence the further development of the game. Join our Discord community!
See you soon, Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2024-04-14 16:23:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Survivors!

Welcome back to the barren lands of the hollows. Recently weve been introducing new weapons, floors, enemies and attacks with every single devlog. Today, wed like to slow down and show you some of perhaps not as exciting but very important work which has been done to improve the quality of gameplay! Today well take a quick look at the UI improvements! In pursuit of optimal visualization a new UI for the merchants has been introduced. The option menu UI has also been updated. With those changes were aiming to offer you a UI that's both clear and intuitive while being eye-pleasing at the same time.

The cards have also received another visual change which adds a bit of a more exciting look to choosing your upgrades!

Last but not least, the well-known enemy: Skull King also received a visual upgrade. With his new crown now he looks like the real ruler of those long forsaken creatures.
Make sure to leave a comment to let us know if you like the visual changes! Well keep improving the looks of the gameplay so your opinions are extremely important so we can meet your expectations. We encourage you to add the game to your Steam wishlists as well as to join our discord community!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285940/Hollow_Survivors/ See you soon, Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2024-04-08 14:26:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Hollows!

Welcome back to the new devlog from the hollow lands. This month the developer discovered the entrance to the new floor- the Void so today wed like to show you his discoveries!

1. New Enemy- Corrupted Totem

You guys got used to enemies with projectiles? Well, this one is different. Corrupted Totem uses the void to create an explosion right under your feet. Be careful and don't let them catch you off guard! This enemy can prove to be deadly in cooperation with other foes, forcing you to make moves youd rather avoid!

2. New Enemy- Ethereal Bull

"Okay, it'll probably run towards me then stop... no, it didn't stop, maybe now? WHEN DOES IT STOP?!" - This one is tough. Ethereal Bull is a relentless being that will chase you until you're defeated. It requires some skill to avoid it during the chaos of the fight, especially when projectiles fly your way and the ground is about to explode under your feet!

3. New Flood- The Void

New map with even harder, unpredictable enemies. Besides normal monsters, youll also have to face the creatures of the void- twisted by the vast emptiness whore hostile to every intruder. Weve only seen their glimpse and to give you an accurate report of their abilities and looks, more observation is needed.

4. New Defeat Animation

Some of you gave us the feedback that the defeat screen is not showing the correct info, so we updated it with a brand new look. It'll look even better when the UI update drops!
Thats it for today! We hope youve enjoyed the novelties and the new enemies will make the gameplay experience even more satisfying! Dont forget to join our discord community and if youd like to support the games development, you can add it to your wishlists on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285940/Hollow_Survivors/ See you soon, Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2024-03-11 14:18:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Thank you Everyone for being with us during Steam Next Fest 2024 February Edition!

The entire team would like to thank you for your feedback, opinions, and ideas. This is extremely valuable information for us and will help us continue to develop the Hollow Survivors.

Join our Discord!

See you soon! Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2024-02-12 18:04:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Players!

We are happy to announce that the demo version of Hollow Survivors is a part of Steam Next Fest February 2024 Edition!

We are launching the Demo on February 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. CET!

We are waiting for you!

Join our Discord!

See you next week! Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2024-02-02 11:39:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Players, We would like to thank everyone who participated and left feedback. It is extremely important for us to improve the demo version before its official premiere - thank you. If you are reading this post after the Playtest has ended, don't worry, we are getting ready for the next stages of game development, which is DEMO RELEASE NEXT WEEK!
Remember that you can still leave your feedback after Playtest 1. Steam Community Hub, where we have created appropriate topics. We also encourage you to create your own.

• PLAYTEST | SUGGESTIONS & FEEDBACK
• PLAYTEST | BUGS & PROBLEMS

2. On our dedicated Discord - https://discord.gg/wneN3QWbwp 3. Directly in the Hollow Survivors Playtest Steam page 4. Google Form - https://forms.gle/8RhGm8EqTFXuuSVaA

Join our Discord!

See you next week! Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2024-02-02 11:28:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Survivors!

Welcome to the new devlog straight from the hollow lands! Today, weve got a lot of things to talk about. Some of which are topics frequently mentioned by a lot of you on different occasions! Without further ado, lets take a look!

Card Archive

Its one of the most frequently asked for features. From now on, youll be able to take a look at the cards youve picked during the run. This will undoubtedly help you to craft your builds!

Translations

Weve translated the game to 12 different languages! This is a shout out to all the members of our community who would like to play in languages other than English.

New weapon- Scythe

This weapon is a real treat for all of you whod like to feel like a true grim reaper. The attack pattern consists of three hits in a combo. The first 2 are quite narrow and deal a medium amount of damage. The third though is a completely different matter. Its a huge AOE attack- perfect way to finish off this combo and if you manage to position yourself correctly, youll deal a LOT of damage.

Soul Essence

This is a new in-game resource which has an important purpose- weapon upgrades. Make sure you move quickly, because once the enemy is slain, his essence drops and you only have some time till it disappears completely!

Direction Hint

Some of you mentioned that you can get lost when you go and explore the floor after the end of the level. Now an arrow pointing out the direction of stairs will appear after finishing the fight so you can focus on exploration!

Weapon pierce animations

This is just a cool looking animation feature for each weapon while entering the portal. Just watch it yourself. It looks good, doesnt it?
That brings us to an end of this devlog. Were sorry for taking more time than usual, but we wanted to show you as much as possible! We cant wait to hear your opinions on the new features so make sure to let us know in the discussion section or on discord. If you enjoy the game and how the development progresses please consider adding Hollow Survivors to your wishlists on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285940/Hollow_Survivors/ See you soon, Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2024-01-31 14:15:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

We are very pleased to announce that the Playtest has just started and are open to everyone!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285940/Hollow_Survivors/

For players who have signed up earlier - you can start playing the Playtest now.

For players who did not sign up before the start - first click the "Request Access" button and then you will automatically get access to the Playtest.

Suggestions and feedback

We encourage you to send your feedback, suggestions, and bugs you may find. We will be very pleased if you leave your feedback. You can do this by: 1. Steam Community Hub, where we have created appropriate topics. We also encourage you to create your own.

• PLAYTEST | SUGGESTIONS & FEEDBACK
• PLAYTEST | BUGS & PROBLEMS

2. On our dedicated Discord - https://discord.gg/wneN3QWbwp 3. Directly in the Hollow Survivors Playtest Steam page 4. Google Form - https://forms.gle/8RhGm8EqTFXuuSVaA

We can't wait to hear your first impressions!

Have fun! Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2024-01-17 14:00:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

get Ready Players!

Playtest Launch - January 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM CET

Weve got exciting news for you! We are launching our Playtest this week! Youve got the last chance to sign up

1. Login to your Steam account 2. Go to the Steam page 3. Scroll a little lower on the page 4. You will see the banner like below, and click the green button "Request Access"

The green banner to sign up you will find here

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285940/Hollow_Survivors/

Feel free to join our Discord and chat directly with us

See you soon, Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2024-01-15 09:21:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Players!

Our entire team would like to wish you Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Its been a good year for our game. Weve released the demo and found a new publisher making our community grow. Wed like to thank all of you for being there with us and supporting us throughout the year 2023. We cant wait to face what the year 2024 has in store for us and we hope youll be a part of our journey.

As always wed like to invite you to join our discord community

Have a wonderful Christmas and see you soon Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2023-12-23 14:00:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Players!

Were happy to see you again. Today wed like to continue a topic mentioned in the previous devlog- the Lava Floor as well as introduce two new spells, a new weapon and an exciting feature which will tremendously impact your gameplay! Lets take a look, shall we?

Lava Floor

In this hellish landscape only the strongest monsters shall survive. Therefore, its not surprising that enemies youll get to face on this floor will have considerably higher hp and more challenging attack patterns. To make defeating the monsters more satisfying weve introduced an improved AI which makes the enemies smarter.
Today, wed like to introduce you to three enemies youll encounter on these lands. The first one shoots a barrage of bullets once every few seconds but is immobile. The second- giant skull will charge at the players and their considerable size makes them harder to dodge without dashing. The last enemy we want to show you is the minotaur- a creature known for its great defense. Armed with a sturdy shield hell block every attack coming from the guarded direction. Use your agility to maneuver around him and deal a clean hit.

Two new spells

Thats right! Were introducing two new spells to give you more diversity while creating your builds! The first one is called Explosion Curse. Its a curse cast on an area which causes the area to explode after a moment. This spell, although very powerful in terms on pure damage will require you to predict the movement of your enemies to showcase the full capabilities of this ability. The other spell is the Wave Blast. A highly concentrated blast of energy which hits enemies just outside of your melee range. Keep in mind that this spell will not hit enemies which are too far or too close so keeping a proper distance and planning your movement carefully is of utmost importance when using this ability.

New weapon- Bow

Thats right! Were introducing a new ranged weapon for all of you who want to strike your enemies from a distance. Keep in mind that this considerable range comes at a price of lower damage and slower fire rate.

New Feature- Multiple upgrades

Previously, you could only choose one upgrade from each category (attack, spell, dash). Now, you can equip up to 2 upgrades of the same type and make some interesting combinations! There is a small catch to it- the second upgrade of the same category will have its effectiveness lowered by 50%. Thats why the order will also become an important factor while developing your hollowed fighters.
Thats it for today! We cant wait to hear your opinion on the contents of this devlog, so let us know in the comments below or on discord! If you enjoy our work, please add the game to your wishlists on Steam to not miss on any future update!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285940/Hollow_Survivors/ See you soon, Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2023-12-18 15:55:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Survivors!

Welcome to our first monthly devlog! First and foremost, wed like to thank all of you for the suggestions, opinions and all the feedback youve given us throughout the entire Scream Fest. Well take our time to think of the best way to address your concerns and ideas, so you can look forward to the future devlogs! Today, we're excited to show you the new features we've been busy with. We're always eager to hear what you think, so please share your thoughts with us. Let's jump right into the updates!

1. Forest floors decorations

Your feedback was loud and clear the forest levels seemed a bit too dull and empty. We hear you, and we agree. Thats why we've spruced up these areas with vibrant new decorations! During the visual upgrade, we made sure to keep the unique spirit of the hollow tower alive. Let us know that you think!

2. New weapon Great Axe

To make another step towards ensuring that every Survivor has a weapon suitable for their desired playstyle, were adding a new one. Great Axe is a melee weapon with a bigger range and much bigger damage ( 40 -> 50 -> 80, while sword deals 25 damage per hit). Its grievous damage doesnt come without a cost though, as swinging a weapon of such size is surely a great effort which comes with a considerably slower attack rate. Let's discuss how this changes your strategy on Discord!

3. New floor - Stone&Lava

Brace yourself for the stone & lava floor, a perilous blend of rock and molten danger, complete with a formidable new boss. The Beholder - guardian of this realm will challenge you with his lasers and myriad bullets. Keep in mind the boss is still in testing and adjustments and upgrades to the balance will be made.

4. Meta progression- merchant

Our beloved merchant also received some changes. Weve introduced an upgrade mechanism which allows you to help him (through a hefty donation) expand the range of the goods he offers with better, more powerful upgrades.

5. Updated visuals

Weve also improved the looks of the level up mechanism, added an entirely new animation and made the upgrade cards darker (and way cooler). In our opinion, small details like these make all the difference.
Thank you for reading the entire devlog. We cant wait to hear from you on our discord!
If youre enjoying our work thus far and would like to support us, you can add the game to your wishlists on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285940/Hollow_Survivors/ See you soon, Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2023-11-15 15:00:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Thank you for joining us on Steam Scream: The Revenge!

This festival is over, and with it, we are turning off the demo version, but don't worry, the next stage of game production is the upcoming Playtest!

We encourage you to sign up now

Thank you once again for being with us during this festival!

Join us now on Discord where we can chat directly

See you soon! Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2023-11-02 18:00:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Players!

Steam Scream Fest is back to give you the Halloween thrill youre all looking for!

Starting today until November 2nd at 7:00 PM CEST you can enter and traverse the barren, grim lands of Hollow Survivor Halloween Demo. Thats right, our game is also part of the event!

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If thats not enough, you can travel to the undead lands on NecroCity and protect the Ziggurat and its inhabitants from the relentless attacks of the living!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1489310/NecroCity/

Join us now on Discord where we can chat directly

Spooky Halloween! Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2023-10-26 17:00:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

Players!

We are happy to announce that starting today you can sign up for Hollow Survivors Playtests! Some of you might wonder How do I sign up for Playtest?, were happy to provide you with an answer in advance! All you have to do is to visit the games main page on Steam and find the big green button Request Access

As soon as the Playtest starts youll receive a mail and access to the Playtest version of the game in your Steam Library, its that simple!

Were looking forward to your presence at launch and a lot of crucial feedback! For those of you who havent already, we encourage you to join our discord community and add the game to your Steam Wishlist as it helps us gain visibility and make more people interested in our production.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285940/Hollow_Survivors/ See you soon, Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2023-10-23 17:00:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Players!

Thank you for your support and contributing to discussions about our game. Today, I come to share some very good news and discuss organizational matters.

First things first, I am happy to say our game has been expanding, reaching more and more players interested in the genre as well as publishers. Due to the desire for further development, increasing number of tasks and the desire to create the best game that exceeds your expectations, I joined forces with the publisher - Gameparic! With that being said, together with our new publisher, well create regular publications about the progress of production, which will appear approximately every month. I strongly encourage you to read them, watch the materials provided and give us your feedback in the comment section and on discord. I hope that together we can create one of the coolest roguelikes available! At the same time Id like to invite all of you to our server on Discord, where you have an opportunity to talk to people directly related to the production of the game, find and meet other people interested in it or suggest solutions/ideas for things youd like to see implemented in the final product. Remember- every single suggestion helps us big time and it makes you part of this game
Dont forget to add Hollow Survivors to your Steam Wishlist to stay up to date! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285940/Hollow_Survivors/ See you soon, Hollow Survivors Team

[ 2023-10-23 13:23:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Transition Floor - the player's safe hub - is getting a makeover! It was fairly empty before: no landmarks, nothing to explore or upgrade. It's no longer the case! Or at least it won't be in the next few weeks. Here are some of the changes that are coming: - Lost souls are now floating over the Transition Floor adding to the serene atmosphere.
- 4 new buildings and characters added to the game, each with a unique purpose. Here are some sketches before they are turned into pixel art:
- Transition Floor will be LIT Quite literally:
I'm pretty excited about this. I think the result will be stunning. My Links: CLICK Thanks for your support

[ 2023-07-07 11:15:21 CET ] [ Original post ]