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ARCHIVE 1996

Tonight, you are not just helping Serena survive. You are deciding whether she will live, lose her mind, or vanish in this hotel forever.

Action Adventure Casual Indie RPG
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ABOUT THE GAME

ARCHIVE 1996 is a first-person horror game under THE SECRET STORY franchise.

In this installment, you will explore an old hotel in the year 1996. focused on exploration, story, and player choice. Everything you do every answer you choose, every clue you find, and everything you overlook will gradually affect Mood Score, Serena’s state of mind, and the events unfolding around her.

Explore hotel rooms, hallways, and hidden areas. Answer calls from mysterious strangers, face events that grow more unnatural as the night goes on, and uncover a truth that may turn a single night into a nightmare with no way back.

STORY

You play as Serena, a young woman who runs away from home in search of a new hope. Late-night phone calls, moving shadows outside her room, words from a stranger who seems to know her far too well, and a hidden truth buried within this hotel are pulling Serena toward a path she may never return from unchanged.

GAME FEATURE

  • 1996 visuals and atmosphere

Step into the world of an old 1990s hotel, filled with dark, uneasy atmosphere and a stronger narrative presentation.

  • Mood Score Multiple Ending

Player choices affect Mood Score, perception, dialogue, and Serena’s path

  • Varied gameplay and activities

Experience first-person gameplay with interactive mechanics, NPC encounters, and hotel activities that bring the world of 1996 to life.

  • Subtitle Story 3 language support

     The story can be played in English, Thai, and Chinese.

A Note from the Developer

This project is being developed entirely by a solo developer.

Thank you for your patience and support. Every part of the game from story, design, gameplay, atmosphere, to presentation  has been created and refined with care by one person.

If you enjoy the game and would like to support its growth, your purchase, feedback, and review truly mean a lot.

Thank you for love my game.

UDAGamelab

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 , AMD Ryzen 3
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OnBoard Graphic , Nvidia Geforce GT730 , radeon vega 7
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 , AMD Ryzen 5 or higher
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX1050 , AMD Readon RX580 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
UDAGamelab
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Features
Single-player, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ARCHIVE 1996 free to play?
Yes, ARCHIVE 1996 is free to play on Steam.
What genre is ARCHIVE 1996?
ARCHIVE 1996 is a Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation game.
Who developed ARCHIVE 1996?
ARCHIVE 1996 was developed by UDAGamelab and published by UDAGamelab.
What platforms does ARCHIVE 1996 support?
Available on Steam for Windows.