Key Features Single continuous shift survival horror Balance librarian tasks with stealth and evasion Dynamic monster AI reacts to sound and sight Unlock hidden areas and uncover lore
Teaser | After Hours: Library Teaser
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The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Player feedback is crucial for tuning tension, AI behavior, level readability, and task pacing. Early Access lets us iterate quickly on scare timing, difficulty, and UX while we polish assets and expand content.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Roughly until November 10, 2025 (our planned 1.0 release date).”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Planned improvements for 1.0 include:

Additional explorable areas and optional tasks within the library

New dynamic events and stalker behaviors for deeper variety

Final art replacing remaining placeholder assets (characters/props/VFX)

Full audio pass (SFX variations, music cues, mix polish)

Accessibility options (e.g., subtitle tweaks, comfort settings), plus quality‑of‑life improvements

Achievements and final performance optimizations”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Playable and tense from start to finish, featuring:

Core loop (shelving, cataloging, recovery tasks) integrated with stealth and evasion

The main library map with progressive access and discoverable lore

Functional stalker AI, patrols, and detection systems

Controller and keyboard/mouse support with auto input switching

Some placeholder assets and ongoing balance/performance tuning”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we add new content and features leading up to the full release. Early supporters will get access at a lower cost, and the price will better reflect the game’s scope once 1.0 launches.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We’ll collect feedback through Steam discussions and our Discord, run targeted surveys, and share patch notes for experimental branches. Community reports on difficulty spikes, AI behavior, and navigational clarity will directly inform updates.”
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About This Game

A Supernatural Night Shift You’ll Never Forget

Step into the silent stacks of a haunted library where every whisper hides a secret and every shadow could be your last. In After Hours: Library, you are the lone night librarian on a single, continuous shift. Complete real archival tasks shelving, cataloging, and recovering misplaced books while a relentless, book‑headed entity hunts you. Work the job, uncover the truth, and make it to morning.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 ( 64-bit )
    • Processor: 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700HX 2.10 GHz
    • Memory: 16.0 MB RAM
    • Graphics: MSI 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 18 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11 Pro ( 64-bit )
    • Processor: 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700HX 2.10 GHz
    • Memory: 16.0 MB RAM
    • Graphics: MSI 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 18 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
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