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Eros Game Studio 79 · Published by Eros Game Studio 79
Last updated 10 Oct 2026
Truth Beneath the Shadows – A detective game where players unravel hidden mysteries by connecting clues to expose a secret organization. Every piece of evidence brings you closer to the dark truth lurking in the shadows.
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play, Casual · 2026 · More free games
Delve into Truth Beneath the Shadows, where every clue leads to darker truths. Unravel hidden mysteries as a detective in this free-to-play adventure from Eros Game Studio 79.
About this game
【Shadows of Grimsborough】
Grimsborough was once a peaceful city. Now, it is being consumed by the shadows of a new power. When William Caulfield, an influential businessman and one of the key investors behind the GreenTech project, mysteriously disappears, a hidden conspiracy begins to unfold.
【 Story 】
You will take on the roles of Max and Sam, two independent journalists determined to uncover the truth. After being hired by Lydia to investigate William's disappearance, they begin following a trail that leads far deeper than they ever expected.
Their investigation takes them to Vincent Syndicate (V-Capital), a rising financial powerhouse that has rapidly expanded its influence throughout the city. But behind its success lies a web of secrets and illegal activities that someone is desperate to keep hidden.
The deeper they dig, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Clues from William's phone, tampered surveillance footage, confidential documents, and abandoned data lead the team to the mysterious code “Protocol-14” and “Warehouse 14,” the place where William mysteriously disappeared.
As every clue begins to fall into place, Max and Sam are forced to confront three crucial questions...
Why did William disappear?
What exactly is Protocol-14?
And who is really pulling the strings from the shadows of Grimsborough?
Uncover the truth / Face the powerful / Expose Vincent Syndicate
【 Key Features 】
Investigation & Evidence CollectionExplore crime scenes, search for hidden clues, and gather a wide range of evidence, from physical objects and documents to conversation records and digital data connected to the case.
Evidence Linking & AnalysisConnect the evidence you discover on the Evidence Board to uncover relationships between people, events, and seemingly unrelated information. Solve mysteries and unlock new leads as the pieces begin to come together.
Choices That Shape the StoryEvery decision you make — during investigations, conversations, and when choosing whether to reveal or withhold information — can affect your team's credibility, the progress of the case, and its ultimate outcome.
Uncover the TruthGather and analyze the evidence to piece together the bigger picture, expose the network operating behind Vincent Syndicate, and bring the hidden truth to the public through The Truth Seekers.
Truth Beneath the Shadows is an investigative Visual Novel where you must search for and connect evidence on the Evidence Board to solve mysteries and uncover the truth behind a secret organization. Every clue may reveal a new connection, and every decision could change the course of the investigation.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows xp or higher
- Processor: Intel Core2Duo or higher/ AMD Athlon 64 or higher
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9 higher
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 400 MB available space
- Sound Card:
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update Notes#14/8/2026
Supported image localization for all languages.Fixed image display based on selected language.Become part of the story! Follow the latest updates on Steam and join our Discord: https://discord.gg/CqWSEN24mBCome chat, share your thoughts, and get excited with us!Read full article on Community Announcements (xxx_start)AnnouncementsOfficial
Truth Beneath the Shadows joins the Buwan ng Wika 2026
Hello everyone!Great news! Truth Beneath the Shadows is now officially participating in the Buwan ng Wika 2026 on Steam! 🎉If you try it out and enjoy it, please consider adding it to your Wishlist to support our team. Thank you for supporting Thai games! 🇹🇭❤️⭐ Check out our other games here: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/ESGBe part of the story! Follow the latest updates on Steam and join our Discordhttps://discord.gg/CqWSEN24mBto chat, share, and get excited together!Read full article on Community Announcements (xxx_start)AnnouncementsOfficial
Truth Beneath the Shadows joins the EAIGC East Asian Indie Games 2026
Hello everyone!Great news! Truth Beneath the Shadows is now officially participating in the EAIGC East Asian Indie Games Celebration 2026 on Steam! 🎉If you try it out and enjoy it, please consider adding it to your Wishlist to support our team. Thank you for supporting Thai games! 🇹🇭❤️⭐ Check out our other games here: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/ESGBe part of the story! Follow the latest updates on Steam and join our Discordhttps://discord.gg/CqWSEN24mBto chat, share, and get excited together!Read full article on Community Announcements (xxx_start)Patch NotesOfficial
Devlog #2 Update - August 2026
Bella's Role Reworked: From a photography-skilled character, she is now a nerdy indie hacker collaborating with Lydia. This shift adds more tech-driven energy to the story!New Facial Expressions for Lydia and Max: We’ve redrawn and updated their expressions to make them look fiercer and more intense, perfectly fitting their detective roles.This is our character revision update for this month. We will be releasing Devlog #3 soon. Most importantly, the game's development has now reached the ending of the story! Please stay tuned for more updates!Become part of the story! Follow the latest updates on Steam and join our Discord: https://discord.gg/CqWSEN24mBCome chat, share your thoughts, and get excited with us!Read full article on Community Announcements (xxx_start)AnnouncementsOfficial
Playable Demo
Become a part of the investigation! The playable demo for Truth Beneath the Shadows is now available for everyone to experience and uncover the thrills! ✨ 🚀 Ways to support and follow us: Playable Demo & Steam: Try out the demo and follow/add to your wishlist on Steam so you never miss an update! Join Our Discord: Come chat, share your thoughts, and dive into the excitement with our community right here! 👉 https://discord.gg/CqWSEN24mBRead full article on Community Announcements (xxx_start)
