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Watch trailer on Steam ↗ARCHIVE 1996
UDAGamelab · Published by UDAGamelab
Last updated 8 Oct 2026
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, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Casual · More free games
Embark on a journey through the eerie corridors of ARCHIVE 1996, navigating both action and adventure as you explore this unique simulation. Make choices that will determine Serena’s survival or demise in this captivating blend of RPG and casual gameplay from UDAGamelab.
About this game
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
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →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
- 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
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
The DEMO for ARCHIVE 1996 is now available on Steam for FREE!!
We are very excited to announce that the DEMO for ARCHIVE 1996 is now available for everyone to experience on Steam starting today.ABOUT GAMEARCHIVE 1996 is a first-person horror game focused on story, oppressive atmosphere, and player choice. You will explore an old hotel, search for clues, and examine files and important objects in order to slowly piece together the truth hidden behind this night. Along the way, you must survive unexpected events, confront your fears, and choose your own path through decisions that affect emotion, perception, and the direction of the story.STORYIn this game, you play as Serena, a young woman who ran away from home carrying the hope of a new beginning. But the quiet night in an old hotel slowly turns into a desperate fight for survival. As midnight approaches, Serena must face the truth, her fears, and the path that may change her fate forever.ABOUT GAME DEMOIn this DEMO, you will experience one of Serena’s paths and one of her endings, as part of the hidden truth. In the full game, your exploration, the clues you uncover, and the choices you make will lead to different paths and different fates.A Note from the DeveloperThis 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, And if you’re interested in ARCHIVE 1996, don’t forget to add it to your Wishlist to support us.Thank you for love my game.UDAGamelabRead full article on Community Announcements (PandaTV)
