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SCP: Secret Files is a collection of paranormal cases from the SCP Foundation, an organization tasked with containing dangerous anomalies. You join as an assistant researcher for Dr. Raymond Hamm and complete a strenuous induction program that will make you question everything you know.
SCP: Secret Files is a adventure, story rich and psychological horror game
developed by GameZoo Studio
and published by Pixmain.
Released on September 13th 2022 is available only on Windows
in 10 languages: English, French, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Italian, German and Korean.
It has received 4,821 reviews of which 4,268 were positive and 553 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎
The game is not available on Steam.
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Windows
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel i5-4460 or AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible audio card
- Additional Notes: Best experienced with headphones
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It was fun until I got stuck litterally, running from bad guys.
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I highly recommend this game! this is a good starting point to get into the SCP fandom because not only does it show different SCPs but also shows how scary or unpredictable, even friendly or funny SCPs that are on the wiki. its just that to me it feels like it is missing something, story about your character, the archivist, or maybe there's not a lot of SCPs to explore and overall a short game. Although... I just hoped for the addition of few other SCPs like Shy Guy (SCP-096) or SCPs that usually don't pop up in SCP games like MalO (SCP-1471), even SCPs like The Bear with the Heart of Patchwork (SCP-2295) or ●●|●●●●●|●●|● (SCP-2521)... or less well known ones since this game has the perfect setup for something greater, which the developers can even add more story to your character, the archivist of the foundation. For example, how as your doing your archiving task, you can be stuck in an actual breach or how you go about your life at the foundation and get some more lore about the foundation in general.
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SCP: Secret Files unfolds like a digital dossier of anomalies, each page revealing another fragment of the SCP Foundation’s vast and unsettling world. Instead of focusing on a single continuous narrative, the game immerses you in a series of short, self-contained cases, each designed to show a different face of the SCP mythos. You play as a foundation researcher who begins with a routine task—organizing and reviewing files—only to become entangled in increasingly disturbing anomalies that blur the line between simulation and lived experience. The framing story is intentionally understated, more a doorway than a destination, but it serves as a functional anchor that allows each anomaly to be presented as its own weird, atmospheric vignette. From the start, the game leans heavily on mood, disorientation, and the dread of the unknown, embracing the spirit of the SCP universe rather than tethering itself to a rigid plot. Each case within the collection is built around a different SCP entry, and the developers take full advantage of the anthology format. One story might plunge you into a creeping psychological horror scenario, another might pull you into a surreal dreamscape, while another could adopt an unexpectedly whimsical or stylized presentation. This willingness to shift tone, mechanics, and aesthetic keeps the experience unpredictable. You’re never sure whether the next anomaly will unfold as a claustrophobic corridor crawl, a narrative exploration piece with light interaction, or a visually experimental short story that defies traditional gameplay conventions. This variety serves as one of the game’s strongest qualities, particularly for players who appreciate the SCP Foundation’s eclectic canon of horror, sci-fi, and absurdity. The downside of this variety is inconsistency. Some of the case files deliver genuine tension and surreal horror, effectively capturing the uncanny feel of an SCP encounter. These stronger chapters blend atmospheric sound design, unsettling environments, and slow-building dread to great effect. Others, however, fall flat due to limited interactivity, abrupt endings, or pacing issues that leave them feeling like incomplete concepts rather than finished experiences. Gameplay itself leans far more toward guided storytelling than traditional horror mechanics: you walk, observe, read logs, watch events unfold, and occasionally solve simple puzzles or endure a short chase or reaction sequence. For players expecting heavy involvement, in-depth systems, or survival-style mechanics, the game’s largely passive nature may feel too restrictive. Yet for those who enjoy narrative-driven horror experiences that prioritize atmosphere over action, this structure can be appealing. Visually, SCP: Secret Files shows considerable ambition. Each story adopts its own visual identity—some realistic, some stylized, some experimental—and these shifts give the anthology a sense of breadth and thematic diversity. Environments often carry subtle visual cues that create unease: flickering lights, distorted rooms, warped perspectives, or impossible architecture. Technical execution varies, but the overall presentation succeeds at reinforcing the eerie, inexplicable nature of the anomalies. The audio design follows a similar pattern: when it works, it heightens tension through ambient noise, unsettling drones, and carefully placed audio cues. When it falters, it breaks immersion through awkward footstep loops or voice performances that lack emotional weight. Even with these imperfections, the soundscape usually supports the game’s horror tone enough to make the stronger episodes linger in your mind. The overarching narrative thread—the gradual psychological strain on your character as they review disturbing files—serves more as connective tissue than a fully realized storyline. While it provides context and helps maintain continuity, it never fully asserts itself as a compelling plot. Instead, the emotional and thematic weight lies primarily within the individual SCP tales. This structure is both a strength and a limitation: it allows the game to freely explore wildly different ideas without forcing them into a single narrative, but it also results in a loose, fragmentary experience that doesn’t leave you with a unified sense of resolution. By the end, you may feel more like an archivist who has glimpsed a series of anomalies than a protagonist who has undergone a singular, transformative journey. Ultimately, SCP: Secret Files thrives when it embraces its role as a curated anthology of strange, unsettling, and thoughtfully crafted scenarios. It never tries to reinvent horror through complex mechanics or dramatic storytelling; instead, it channels the SCP universe’s distinctive blend of mystery and the uncanny, presenting anomalies through short, focused experiences that highlight their most intriguing qualities. It is uneven in places, limited in interactivity, and sometimes abrupt in its storytelling, but it compensates with creativity, mood, and a willingness to explore the stranger depths of the SCP canon. For fans of atmospheric horror, experimental narrative games, or the SCP Foundation itself, it offers a memorable and occasionally haunting journey into the unknown—one that lingers less through fear and more through the lingering sense that reality may be far more fragile and bizarre than it appears. Rating: 8/10
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I am a toaster. I want others to experience this game. A lot better than other SCP games that I've seen. 10/10.
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This one really took me by surprise. Such a fantastic blend of art-styles and even genres that is so rare with games. Normally, games stick to one genre but this one will have you shitting yourself one minute, laughing the next and then, maybe, even sprinkle in a little childlike whimsy that, as said, is VERY rare in games, let alone SCP-based games. It's also the devs first ever game so, play it :3
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SCP: Secret Files received 4,268 positive votes out of a total of 4,821 achieving a rating of 8.55.
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SCP: Secret Files was developed by GameZoo Studio and published by Pixmain.
SCP: Secret Files is playable and fully supported on Windows.
SCP: Secret Files is not playable on MacOS.
SCP: Secret Files is not playable on Linux.
SCP: Secret Files is a single-player game.
SCP: Secret Files does not currently offer any DLC.
SCP: Secret Files does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
SCP: Secret Files does not support Steam Remote Play.
SCP: Secret Files is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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