The Heilwald Loophole (2022)

- Developer
- Jan Malitschek
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.9 of 5, 364 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam

The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A tense, atmospheric survival horror where every action and decision opens new pathways in a twisted asylum, but death is impossible.
atmosphericdarkpsychological horrorsurvival horrorpuzzlestealthnonlinearnarrative-driven
What players say
Players praise The Heilwald Loophole for its unsettling atmosphere, distinctive PS1-style graphics, and sound design that keeps them on edge. The story about forced medical treatment resonates strongly, though some feel it drops its most interesting gameplay mechanic too early. The game is short but rewarding, with a small speedrun community forming around it.
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