The player takes on the role of a nameless humanoid stranded on derelict space station Irid Novo, and must battle vicious creatures in order to solve the mystery behind the events that happened there.

The game progress can be saved at breaches which do not resurrect foes as they respawn after a certain amount of time.

They may be hidden behind secret doors or in seemingly inaccessible places that can be reached by utilizing the jump mechanic.

[5][6][7] Hellpoint has been dubbed a "Soulslike" game, due to similarities in gameplay mechanics with the Dark Souls series.

[8][9] A playable free sequel chapter, Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast, was released on February 20, 2020.