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Krams Design · Published by DANGEN Entertainment · Official site ↗
Positive — 80% positive (45 reviews) · 7 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Can you think like a killer? In this short murder mystery find details in evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI as new detective Desmond.
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Explore The Big Hollow: 1982 and unravel clues as new FBI detective Desmond. Can you think like the killer? Dive into an immersive mystery that challenges your deductive abilities.
About this game
In this short murder mystery set in a small truck stop community you will need to think like a killer to find one and prove your worth as a detective. Learn the art of criminal profiling by scanning pictures for clues, trying to find psychological patterns and linking different cases.
This isn’t just about murder; it's about figuring out if monsters can be mapped.
Think Like a Killer
Examine evidence using techniques inspired by FBI thought processes and procedure
Scan pictures for clues
Make links between findings
Present your hypothesis
1982 in the American South
A tightly focused 2.5 to 3 hour case that tells a deep, atmospheric story in the 1980s American South.
You are Desmond, methodical and intuitive, learning the art of criminal profiling under Lenore Davidson, the cold, exacting representative of the BSU.
A case full of fragments, contradictions, and unfolding secrets. Decipher the 'why' behind the crime, shaping Lenore’s impression of your potential as a profiler.
Map the Monster
For fans of true crime, puzzles, and modernized 2D point-and-click adventures alike.
The Big Hollow: 1982 is about deduction through a grounded, cinematic lens: The Case of the Golden Idol meets The Silence of the Lambs.
For the FBI, the term 'serial killer' is as new as their Behavioral Science Unit.
Will your insights prove the BSU’s worth, or expose its limitations?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000 or higher
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
The Big Hollow: 1982 Update v1.1.10 — Hint System, QoL & Achievement Fixes
Hello everyone,We've just released v1.1.10, a fairly substantial update that addresses a number of feedback points we've received since launch. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their experiences, suggestions, and bug reports!New Hint SystemOne of the most significant additions in this update is a new hint system designed to help players who get stuck without spoiling the investigation.After two failed attempts on a question, you'll now have the option to ask Lenore for advice.Hints are designed to gently steer players in the right direction while preserving the satisfaction of solving the case yourself.When reviewing a question with only one correct answer, already-correct sections will now be skipped automatically.Clicking the "?" button next to correctly entered evidence will now replay the reasoning behind why that answer was correct, rather than simply repeating information about the evidence itself.Added many more "close, but not quite" responses throughout the game, providing additional reasoning and, in some cases, extra hints to help guide your thinking.Quality-of-Life ImprovementsFixed an issue where fullscreen mode could occasionally create black borders.Added Space Bar support as an alternative "left click" input.Achievement FixesFixed the trigger for the "Here's What I'm Thinking" achievement.After investigating reports, we realized the conditions required to unlock the achievement were far more awkward than intended, which explains why so few players had earned it. To correct this, we've fixed the trigger and also added an additional achievement check before the credits roll.If you believe you should have already unlocked the achievement, we recommend loading your save and playing through to the ending again. Since the final autosave occurs in Lenore's office, this should only require a short replay before the credits sequence.Thank you again for all your feedback and support. We hope these improvements make your time in Big Hollow ...Read full article on Community Announcements (xanadujin)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Big Hollow: 1982 launches on May 28, 2026!
We're excited to announce that The Big Hollow: 1982 is officially releasing on May 28, 2026!Think you got what it takes to become a criminal profiler for the FBI? Test your crime-solving skills in The Big Hollow: 1982.The Big Hollow: 1982 - Release Date TrailerCombining cinematic storytelling, criminal profiling and animated 2D visuals, The Big Hollow: 1982 is a concentrated detective thriller built for players who love true crime, deduction, and psychological mystery.Set in the early days of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, the game challenges players to interpret evidence, analyze criminal behavior, and uncover the psychology behind a series of murders.For fans of true crime, puzzles and modernized 2D point-and-click adventures, The Big Hollow: 1982 is about deduction through a grounded, cinematic lens: The Case of the Golden Idol meets The Silence of the Lambs.Read full article on Community Announcements (xanadujin)
