Survival horror is experiencing a resurgence unlike anything the genre has seen in years. There are some great games been developed by incredible dedicated developers with love and passion to the Survival Horror Genre, Hollowbody is one of those that made a statement when it was released in 2024. I always wanted to talk with Nath and it finally happened.

Between remakes of legendary classics and a growing indie scene unafraid to experiment with atmosphere, storytelling, and psychological tension, horror fans are entering a new era where nostalgia and innovation coexist. Among the most talked-about titles emerging from this movement is Hollowbody, a game that has steadily built a reputation as one of the most promising modern interpretations of classic survival horror design.

Developed by Nath and Headware Games, Hollowbody blends cinematic fixed camera angles, oppressive world-building, resource management, and emotional storytelling into an experience that feels deeply inspired by the golden era of survival horror while still forging its own identity.

Set within a dystopian exclusion zone sealed off from the outside world, players step into the role of Mica, a black-market shipper searching for her missing partner, Sasha. What begins as a desperate rescue mission quickly spirals into a haunting descent through abandoned streets, decaying structures, and truths buried beneath the ruins of a collapsing society.

But what truly makes Hollowbody stand out is its atmosphere. There’s a constant feeling of isolation running through the game an uneasy silence broken only by environmental decay, distant danger, and the sense that something deeply human has been lost inside the walls surrounding the city. It’s a game that understands one of survival horror’s oldest strengths: fear isn’t just about monsters. Sometimes it’s about loneliness, uncertainty, and the emotional weight carried by the people trying to survive.

In this exclusive conversation with La Bóveda, we sit down with Nath to discuss the inspirations behind Hollowbody, the philosophy behind its environmental storytelling, the balance between old-school survival horror and modern design sensibilities, and the ending that left many players questioning what truly happened inside the zone.

For fans of atmospheric horror, psychological tension, and the evolution of survival horror as an art form, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Here the Full interview!