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About HOLE
HOLE is a low-resolution, single-player first-person shooter built around short, punishing gunfights. Enemies spawn endlessly across three stages, each session lasting roughly five to thirty minutes, and the developer estimates two to three hours of play to unlock all three stages. There is no story and no traditional clear condition; staying alive is the whole point.
The game suits players who have limited time but want a hard FPS challenge, or who prefer casual single-player shooting without worrying about losing equipment. The Steam listing notes partial controller support and Family Sharing, and streaming is permitted both with and without monetization.
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Gameplay Basics
The core loop is simple: reach the floating microwave oven, jump into the hole, and survive a stage full of dangers. When you want to go home, find the microwave again and jump back through it. Enemies spawn infinitely, so there is no moment where a stage is declared cleared.
Stages have no time limit, but typical runs last five to thirty minutes. The difficulty comes from constant enemy pressure and the game's gun jamming, which the description suggests you clear while swearing. Quick decisions and steady aim matter more than long-term planning.
- Keep the microwave's location in mind so you can exit the stage whenever you choose.
- Expect guns to jam under pressure; staying calm while clearing a jam can save a run.
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Stages and Progression
There are three stages in total, but only one can be challenged at the start. The remaining stages unlock over time, with the developer estimating two to three hours of play to open all of them.
Because enemies spawn endlessly and no stage has a clear state, progress is measured by survival and by gaining access to the later stages rather than by completing objectives.
- Get comfortable with the first stage before worrying about the locked ones.
- Treat each run as a survival exercise rather than a mission to complete.
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Weapon Selection
Four guns exist in the game, but only one is usable at the beginning. The official description does not explain how the other firearms become available, so treat any specific unlock method as unconfirmed.
Since HOLE is described as a small but hard gunfight with jamming weapons, learning the behavior of whichever gun you have is central to surviving the endless spawns.
- Learn your starting gun's rhythm, including how it handles jams.
- If another gun becomes available to you, give it a short trial run before relying on it.
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Platform and Controls
This Steam listing is for Windows; macOS and Linux are not listed as supported platforms. The store page marks the game with partial controller support, meaning some controller functionality is available, though the listing does not specify which modes or sessions are covered.
Family Sharing is among the listed features, so households that use it can share access to the game through that Steam feature.
- If you prefer a controller, be aware the listing only promises partial support.
- Family Sharing can let others in your household try the game without a second purchase.
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Streaming Options
The developer explicitly permits streaming of HOLE, both with and without monetization. That makes the game friendly to creators who want to monetize their content as well as those who do not.
With no story and short stage sessions, the game lends itself to compact streams or highlight clips centered on intense combat moments rather than narrative exposition.
- Short runs make it easy to produce tight, action-focused stream segments.
- The permissive streaming policy means monetized broadcasts are fine.
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