SEPTEMBER 1999

Short first-person horror built around an explorable VHS recording

98DEMAKE · Released Oct 10, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 2,526
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 16 in 30 days
Players: 0; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Oct 8, 2018
Minimum PC: 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is SEPTEMBER 1999?

A free, first-person horror game presented as a VHS-style found-footage recording. You move and zoom while a fixed five-and-a-half-minute sequence unfolds.

For you if...

+you like horror that builds unease without chase scenes
+you enjoy piecing together stories from visual clues

Not for you if...

−you want puzzles or choices that change events
−you prefer longer stories with clear explanations

What players say

83% of 2,526 reviews are positive · 75% of 16 in the last 30 days

Players praise the VHS visuals, sound design, and unsettling visual storytelling. Their main complaint is that there is little to do beyond walking; some also find the story hard to follow.

Screenshots and trailer

SEPTEMBER 1999 system requirements

Minimum: 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run SEPTEMBER 1999?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 and above (64-bit)
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: If you're having trouble lowering the resolution, start the game in windowed mode in your desired resolution, and ALT + TAB in to fullscreen.

Does SEPTEMBER 1999 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does SEPTEMBER 1999 run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does SEPTEMBER 1999 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam