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The Archivist
A psychological horror experience set in the Backrooms. Explore a failed government facility, hack corrupted systems, and descend into a story where memory and reality collapse.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

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?

“The Archivist is a narrative-driven game where atmosphere, pacing, and story impact matter a lot. Early Access allows me to gather player feedback early, refine the experience, fix issues, and improve the game’s narrative flow and mechanics over time.

The Early Access version is free to download and keep, and it helps shape the final version into a more polished and meaningful experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently expect the game to remain in Early Access until approximately the first quarter of 2027, though this timeline may change as development progresses.”

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

“We intend for the full version to build upon the Early Access experience by expanding the game's content and refining existing systems based on player feedback. Our current goals include additional story content, new areas to explore, gameplay improvements, performance optimizations, and overall polish. Development priorities may change throughout Early Access as the project evolves.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is in an alpha state. It is fully playable and showcases the core narrative, atmosphere, exploration, and hacking mechanics, but some content is incomplete and subject to change. Players may encounter bugs, unfinished systems, or placeholder elements as development continues.”

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

“The Early Access version is currently free to download and keep. We currently intend for the full version to become a paid release, though our plans may change during development.”

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

“Player feedback is a key part of development. Feedback, bug reports, and suggestions from the community will help guide improvements, balance changes, and refinements to the overall experience. Updates will be shared regularly as development progresses.”
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Planned Release Date: Q1 2027

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About This Game

Narrative-driven psychological horror game set inside a government facility researching the Backrooms, spaces where reality fractures and memory bleeds into architecture.

You play as Marco, a cybersecurity worker sent to recover lost research files after an unexplained incident. As you descend deeper into the Backrooms, familiar hallways distort, systems turn hostile, and fragments of Marco’s past begin to surface. What starts as a routine job becomes a journey through grief, memory, and the search for meaning.

Explore shifting environments, hack security systems, uncover hidden documents, and experience a story that blurs the line between reality and memory.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Potato
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX 1060
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: Potato
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: RTX 2060
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
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