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: Mixed; 64% of 17 in 30 days
Playing now: 1; right now
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

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 · 64% of 17 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

As published by the developer.

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.