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coolmysterydev · Published by coolmysterydev
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Investigate a disappearance in a quiet American suburb in 1997. Spend the night exploring the early internet and following a digital trail in this first-person mystery-horror experience.
Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More free games
Delve into the eerie quiet of 1997 Suburbia as you uncover secrets through early web mysteries.
About this game
The Story
In the quiet town of Covenbrook, a girl has gone missing.
Some say she ran away, but rumors online suggest something far worse.
With nothing else to do, you start digging.
Gameplay
Secrets of Suburbia is a story-rich, first-person mystery game that weaves horror and web exploration into it's core.
You can investigate at your own pace.
Key Features
Explore an internet of 1997. Discover fan sites, hidden forums, weird websites, and people's real online personas at 56kbps*. Once you get past that firewall mom installed.
Think Like a Detective. Progress through careful observation and deduction. Find keys, uncover passwords, infiltrate accounts, and connect digital clues with real-world consequences.
Search the suburbs. Venture beyond your bedroom into quiet streets, pristine homes, and forgotten spaces. Behind locked doors, buried secrets are waiting for someone curious enough to look.
Investigate the mystery at your own pace. There are no quest markers. Follow any lead and piece together a mystery that grows stranger the deeper you dig.
Or Just Stay Home. It's Friday night. Your sister is playing VirtuaPets. Your friends are on SwordScape. You JUST got the GameSphere for your birthday. Forget all of what's happening and get lost online. Y2K isn't for another 3 years, anyway!
* (Actually, it's a lot faster than that. Don't worry about dial-up.)
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 plus
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD RX 580 (4GB)
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
1.2 Demo Update
I've released the 1.2 update for my demo, which I am polishing for the Steam Next Fest.Highlights of this update:PC Overhaul. I changed the way the desktop is rendered so that it renders onto the PC screen. Now the screen curves, has glare, and can have it's own processing effectsOverhaul websites to make them more 90's consistent. i am using a bunch of new 90's graphics that I sourcedPC Settings window, Terminal. Adding more juice to the computer, you can change the settings of your PC. There's also a terminal window, but it's blocked by Danger Detective.I'm really happy with this update. The next update will focus more on making the IM windows work better, plus some story updates.Let me know if there is anything you want to see in the game!Read full article on Community Announcements (gary)
