Press release

The Big Hollow: 1982 Launches Today on Steam and GOG

Test your case-solving and criminal-profiling skills in this short, story-driven murder mystery thriller set in a small truckstop town.

OSAKA, JAPAN - May 28, 2026 - Developer Krams Design and publisher DANGEN Entertainment have announced that The Big Hollow: 1982 is available now on PC via Steam and GOG.

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.

The Big Hollow: 1982 - Release Date Trailer

 

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?  
 

 

Title: The Big Hollow: 1982

Developer: Krams Design

Publisher: DANGEN Entertainment

Genre: Narrative Detective Thriller

Players: 1

Platform: PC

Price: $6.99 USD

Release Date: May 28, 2026

Languages: English

 

About Krams Design

Founded by solo developer Dane Krams, Krams Design is dedicated to creating games driven by cinematic storytelling without sacrificing player agency. Drawing from a background in film and television editing, Dane strives to combine the visual language of cinema with the interactive depth of classic point-and-click adventures into focused, emotionally layered experiences.
 

After releasing Anna’s Quest in 2015, which was awarded “Best Story” by AdventureGamers.com, Dane spent nearly a decade shaping the world and themes behind The Big Hollow: 1982, evolving the project alongside his own personal and creative journey. What began as a passion project has developed into a deeply considered work, brought to life through personal experience and a transition into full-time development.
 

Homepage: https://kramsdesign.com/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KramsDesign

 

Any press, streamers or other content creators interested in covering The Big Hollow: 1982, please sign up for a review key using this form.


Press contact and inquires: justin.pfeiffer@dangenentertainment.com

The Big Hollow: 1982 on Steam

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4012690/The_Big_Hollow_1982/
 

DANGEN Entertainment

Homepage: https://dangenentertainment.com/

Twitter/X: https://x.com/Dangen_Ent

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DangenEntertainment

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/dangen

Discord: https://discord.gg/dangen

 

DANGEN ENTERTAINMENT is an indie-focused publisher that specializes in localizing and releasing awesome games in multiple languages around the world. Our company mantra comes from the Japanese definition of the word “DANGEN,” which means “words of conviction.” We at DANGEN ENTERTAINMENT wear many hats, but our most important role is to help deliver a multitude of great games to as many gamers as possible.