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Dead Secret is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965. A reclusive professor is dead and it’s up to you to crack the case before you become the next victim. Investigate the murder and explore the story Time Magazine called “captivating” and “deeply creepy” .
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Very Positive (470) - 81% of the 470 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Mar 28, 2016
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Recommended
By The Horror Network June 24, 2017

“A very immersive murder mystery that has a unique flair to its easy gameplay style. What it lacks in gameplay, it makes up for with a rich story. Nevertheless, the short 3 hour timespan holds it back.”

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Reviews

“I felt completely immersed in the story”
Famitsu

“An easy recommendation for both experienced VR enthusiasts and newcomers.”
5 / 5 – VRFocus

“A deeply satisfying story.”
8.5 – VRGiant

Oculus VR Support!

Every purchase of DEAD SECRET comes with a free unlock code for the Oculus Rift version. Solve this mystery on your desktop or in VR! Check the discussion group for details.

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DEAD SECRET is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965.

"This is a bizarre experience." -- SWERY, director of Deadly Premonition and D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die.

Who killed Harris Bullard?

A reclusive man with a mysterious past is dead and it's up to you to crack the case. Investigate the crime scene, uncover secret documents, and piece together the puzzle to name his killer. But keep your wits about you: nothing is as it seems and you are not alone. Bullard took his secrets to the grave. Somebody wants them to stay there.

DEAD SECRET is designed for both traditional and virtual reality play. This game includes a free unlock code for the Oculus Rift version.

Features

  • Uncover the complex and mysterious history of the victim by investigating his highly detailed home for clues.
  • Find items, solve puzzles, and collect evidence to name the murderer and make headlines.
  • Discover the late professor's strange devices and use them to explore the deepest recesses of your subconscious.
  • But watch out: a masked murderer is hot on your trail. Don't let him corner you or it's all over.
  • Five different endings to unlock!

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

DEAD SECRET is a murder mystery game with some psychological horror elements

System Requirements

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macOS
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 or better, 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
    • VR Support: SteamVR
    • Additional Notes: VR Version requires Oculus recommended spec machine or better.
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 7 or better, 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 equivalent or better
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA 970 / AMD 290 or faster
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OS 10.10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA or ATI Graphics Card
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: VR version is not available for MacOS.
    Recommended:
    • OS: MacOS 10.10
    • Processor: Intel Core i7 or better
    • Graphics: NVIDIA or ATI Graphics Card
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
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