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Content notice: Occultus Vitae contains themes and visuals intended for mature audiences. These include: Graphic Violence: Depictions of blood, injuries, and disturbing imagery in line with the horror setting. Psychological Horror: Themes of mental distress, fear, and hallucinations. Strong Language: Occasional use of mature language in dialogue and environmental storytelling. This content aims to enhance the atmosphere and narrative depth but may not be suitable for all players. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Last updated 3 Oct 2026
A psychological horror adventure where you explore abandoned locations and unravel dark legends. Set in a remote castle hiding a black magic experiment gone wrong, you'll face haunting environments, challenging puzzles, and a fight to survive the horrors lurking within.
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Indie, Early Access · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Delve into the eerie halls of Occultus Vitae - Hidden Life, an indie early access adventure where you unravel haunting legends and solve puzzles to survive.
About this game
About This Game
Dive into the Shadows of Forgotten History
Step into the shoes of an urban explorer with a taste for the mysterious and macabre in Occultus Vitae. What starts as a thrilling journey into abandoned places and whispered legends quickly descends into a harrowing struggle for survival. Do you have what it takes to uncover the truth, escape the horrors, and keep your sanity intact?
A World of Secrets Awaits
As a seasoned adventurer of the unseen, you’re drawn to places others fear to tread. Legends, conspiracy theories, and forbidden tales are your lifeblood. When you hear a chilling rumor of an experiment gone horribly wrong beneath a forgotten castle, your curiosity gets the better of you.
Explore the underground laboratory rumored to have been the site of a failed experiment in black magic—a place where something monstrous was unleashed, leaving only death and madness in its wake.
Key Features
Immersive Exploration: Roam through hauntingly detailed environments, from decrepit castle halls to the depths of a forsaken underground lab. Every shadow hides a story, and every creak of the floorboards hints at something sinister.
Deeply Engaging Story: Uncover the chilling truth behind an experiment that blurred the lines between science and the occult. Confront your fears as you piece together the twisted events of the past.
Psychological Horror: As you delve deeper, reality begins to blur. Face unspeakable horrors that test your sanity, making you question what’s real and what’s not.
Challenging Survival Gameplay: Solve intricate puzzles, evade relentless threats, and manage your resources wisely to escape the terrors lurking in the shadows.
Atmospheric Sound Design: A spine-tingling soundtrack and immersive sound effects create an ambiance of dread and tension, pulling you deeper into the nightmare.
A Game That Fights Back
In Occultus Vitae, you’re not just exploring; you’re surviving. Every decision matters, every sound could mean danger, and every shadow might hide the unknown. As the lines between legend and reality blur, you’ll find yourself racing against the dark forces unleashed decades ago.
Will you uncover the truth, or will the darkness consume you?
Prepare for a journey into fear, mystery, and survival like no other. Add Occultus Vitae to your wishlist now, and be ready to face the shadows!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i9 9900K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3070
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
🛠️ Patch Notes – Version 0.1.6
Hey everyone,Update 0.1.6 is live! This patch focuses on atmosphere, lighting, and some important quality improvements:💡 Lighting & Shadows OverhaulThe first level’s lighting has been completely reworked. Unrealistic light sources were replaced with darker, dusk-like illumination for a more immersive and eerie look.📜 Forest Cabin Document FixThe document on the table inside the locked forest cabin has been moved deeper into the room, preventing it from being picked up through the window.🐰 New Easter Egg AddedA hidden Easter Egg has been added to the first level. Can you find it? 👀🎧 Ambient Sound Loop FixedAmbient background sound now loops continuously instead of stopping after one playthrough.🔢 Combination Lock Visibility ImprovedLighting and indicators on the combination lock have been adjusted to ensure visibility across all graphic settings.More atmospheric updates and hidden details are coming soon, thank you for playing and helping us shape Occultus Vitae!– Place2Start Studio 💀Read full article on Community Announcements (Dr. Brinkmann)Patch NotesOfficial
🛠️ Patch Notes – Version 0.1.5
Hey everyone, Update 0.1.5 is here, bringing some long-awaited improvements to visuals and usability. Here's what's new: 📄 "New Document" Indicator Added Newly discovered documents are now marked as “new” by highlighting their category in red within the notes menu. This helps you quickly find what you haven’t read yet. 💡 Lighting Bug Fixes Several known lighting issues have been addressed, improving overall visual consistency and removing unintended brightness or flickering in certain areas. 🌑 Improved Shadow Rendering Shadows have been redesigned to appear softer and more natural, replacing the old flat black textures with more realistic depth and form. Thanks for all your continued feedback — each patch gets us closer to delivering the full horror experience we envision for Occultus Vitae. – Place2Start Studio 💀Read full article on Community Announcements (Dr. Brinkmann)Patch NotesOfficial
🛠️ Patch Notes – Version 0.1.4
Hey everyone, Here’s what’s new in the latest update 0.1.4 for Occultus Vitae! This patch focuses on gameplay progression, atmosphere, and bug fixing. 🌗 Global Lighting Adjustments (Again!) We’ve further fine-tuned global lighting settings to enhance the overall visual balance and mood of the environment. 🧩 First Puzzle Implemented A new puzzle has been added! It’s now required to uncover more story elements and progress to the end of the level. Pay attention to your surroundings! 🎥 Autofocus Feature Added We've added an autofocus system that automatically adjusts the camera to the object you're observing. This provides smoother transitions and improves immersion during interactions. 🎵 Background Music for Atmosphere New ambient background music has been implemented to support the overall atmosphere and intensify the creepy, immersive vibe of the game. 🪨 Environment Fixes Fixed a bug that caused floating stones in the environment. Resolved an issue in one building where part of the floor was slightly invisible, causing visual inconsistencies. As always, thank you for testing, exploring, and helping shape Occultus Vitae. More updates coming soon! – Place2Start Studio 💀Read full article on Community Announcements (Dr. Brinkmann)Patch NotesOfficial
🛠️ Patch Notes – Version 0.1.3.2
Hey everyone, Here’s what’s new in the latest update 0.1.3.2 for Occultus Vitae! This patch focuses on gameplay progression, immersion, and further lighting refinements. 🌗 Global Lighting Adjustments (Again!) We’ve once again fine-tuned the global lighting settings to improve the overall mood and visibility across the environment. Expect a more atmospheric and balanced visual experience. 🧩 First Puzzle Implemented A new puzzle has been added! It’s now required to uncover additional story elements and to complete the level. Explore carefully and connect the clues to progress. 🎥 Autofocus Feature Added We’ve introduced an autofocus system that adjusts the in-game camera to focus on the object or area you’re looking at. This creates smoother transitions and enhances immersion during interactions and exploration. More updates and content are on the way. Thanks again for testing, exploring, and helping us shape Occultus Vitae! – Place2Start Studio 💀Read full article on Community Announcements (Dr. Brinkmann)Patch NotesOfficial
🛠️ Hotfix 0.1.2 – Patch Notes
Hey everyone, Hotfix 0.1.2 is now live! We've made a few important adjustments to improve your experience with Occultus Vitae. Here's what's changed: 🌕 Global Lighting Adjustment We’ve fine-tuned the overall lighting to improve visibility and atmosphere throughout the level. Shadows and brightness should now feel more balanced. 🛠️ Debug Key “L” Removed The temporary debug feature that caused the player to lose 20% health when pressing L has been removed from the live build. 🎧 Audio Bug Fix – Intro Fixed an issue where the intro phone call audio was overlapping or mixing with unintended sounds. It should now play cleanly as intended. Thanks again for all your feedback and support. More updates and content are coming soon! – Place2Start Studio 💀Read full article on Community Announcements (Dr. Brinkmann)
