The Empty House - A Dementia Interactive Experience
Release date: Apr 8, 2025
Developers: Dimitri Kozma
Publishers: Dimitri Kozma
Genres: Casual, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

The Empty House – An Interactive Experience About Dementia What Remains When Memories Fade? The Empty House is a deeply emotional and surreal interactive narrative experience that takes you inside the unraveling mind of a woman suffering from advanced dementia. As reality crumbles around her, time loops, memories distort, and once-familiar places become eerie and unrecognizable. This is not a traditional puzzle or action game. Instead, it is an experiment in perception , a descent into forgetting, and an exploration of what it means to lose oneself. Through cinematic storytelling and full-motion video (FMV), you will experience the world through her fractured mind—where choices, no matter how small, can reshape her fading reality . A portion of the proceeds from this interactive film will be donated to organizations dedicated to dementia and Alzheimer’s research, helping to support patients, families, and the search for a cure.   🌓 Two Diverging Paths: Light and Shadows Your journey begins with the Light Path , a more reflective and emotional exploration of memory loss, filled with moments of nostalgia and heartbreak. In ' Shadows of The Empty House' , reality becomes a nightmare. This alternate version of the story is deeply unsettling, full of psychological horror and existential dread. Shadows stretch unnaturally, familiar faces become faceless specters, and time itself bends in ways you can’t understand. The choices you make determine whether you will find solace in the memories that remain—or become lost in the terrifying void of forgetfulness.   🎥 A Unique Interactive FMV Experience 🔹 Over 1.5 Hours of Interactive Video – A rich, cinematic experience with real actors and filmed sequences. 🔹 Multiple Paths & Secret Endings – With over 10 different endings , every choice matters. Some are hidden… waiting to be discovered. 🔹 Psychological Horror Without Jumpscares – The true fear here is existential , built on loss, confusion, and the slow erosion of identity. 🔹 Minimalist & Atmospheric Gameplay – No complex mechanics—just pure, immersive storytelling. 🔹 A Story That Changes With You – No two playthroughs are the same. Your actions shape the narrative.   💔 A Game With a Purpose – Supporting Dementia Research The Empty House is more than just an interactive story—it’s a way to make a difference . A portion of the proceeds from this project will be donated to organizations dedicated to dementia and Alzheimer’s research , funding both patient support and the search for a cure. By playing, you are not just exploring a fading mind—you are helping those who live this reality every day .   🔄 Many Paths, Many Endings There is no single way to experience The Empty House. Each choice alters the journey in ways both subtle and profound. Some decisions will bring clarity . Others will deepen the confusion . Will you fight to hold on to reality? Or will you surrender to the abyss of forgetting? Every playthrough is a new experience . Every ending is a reflection of your choices .   🧩 Who is This Game For? 🔸 Fans of Narrative-Driven & Experimental Games – If you love interactive stories that challenge traditional gameplay. 🔸 Players Who Enjoy Psychological & Existential Horror – A haunting experience without jumpscares. 🔸 Those Interested in Surreal, Atmospheric Storytelling – A journey that blends reality and nightmare. 🔸 Anyone Seeking an Emotionally Deep & Thought-Provoking Experience – A game that lingers long after it ends.   🎬 Extra Content Included ✅ Short Film – Watch the original short film that inspired The Empty House Interactive . ✅ Complete Making Of – Over an hour of behind-the-scenes content revealing the creative process (with subtitles). ✅ Trailer & Additional Cinematic Content – Explore the story through curated bonus material. ✅ Virtual House Tour – Experience the entire environment in a first-person FMV exploration mode . ✅ Secret Unlockables – Hidden surprises that add deeper layers to the narrative.   🚪 Will You Hold On… Or Let Go? There is a door ahead. Do you open it? Or do you turn away? Your choice may be your last.