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H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency

Co-op horror investigation with evidence to find and monsters to evade

Kekdot · Released Feb 28, 2024

Action Adventure Casual Indie RPG Free To Play

Reviews: Mixed; 50% of 557
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 12 in 30 days
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency?

This free-to-play horror investigation game has first- and third-person views. As an agency employee helping frightened clients, you choose a case at headquarters, then search for victims and evidence, use tools, solve puzzles, and avoid monsters alone or in online co-op.

For you if...

+you want to play horror missions with friends
+you enjoy searching for evidence and solving puzzles

Not for you if...

−you prefer horror without monster chases or jump scares

What players say

50% of 557 reviews are positive · 75% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players say it can be funny with friends. They complain about the limited selection of cases, missing items that can block progress, and monsters that chase relentlessly or get stuck.

Screenshots and trailer

H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency

H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64Bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: May work with even lower specs

Recommended

OS: Windows 10 64Bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: May work with even lower specs

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English.

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