Our Secret Below

Released: Jul 10, 2020
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 08:29 GMT

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16 Jan 2023Developer post
Endings and Updates v1.4.7
Now that The Mortuary Assistant has been released. I wanted to circle back to my previous games and give them some love. My first stop is right here with Our Secret Below. After enough time working on MA, I decided I simply want players to be able to experience the full story of
Now that The Mortuary Assistant has been released. I wanted to circle back to my previous games and give them some love. My first stop is right here with Our Secret Below.
After enough time working on MA, I decided I simply want players to be able to experience the full story of OSB by experiencing the multiple endings that made me so happy with the game. It certainly wasn't impossible but there are parts that were a bit too opaque. While I haven't simply handed over the keys, I have provided a lot of improvements to make endings 2 and 3 a bit easier to understand how to get.
I have also included a few other improvements including overhauling the input system which now supports key binding.
If you've been a supporter of my work since OSB or before, thank you so so much! For you and new players; if you haven't gotten to experience the different endings of OSB, I hope you do now!
Full patch notes

Added highlight icons to help guide players to various important places while not revealing anything about puzzles or other aspects.
Added messaging for achieving ending 2 and ending 3 to help achieve the different endings less opaque.
Various aspects meant to achieve ending 3 now save making it less cumbersome to complete.
Added key binding along with a new input system.
Added keybind prompts for working with a controller and on Steam Deck
Adjusted various events that provide clues for other endings
Fixed a bug where you could not collect the Flashlight or Notes if your inventory was full
Steam Deck support!
Other various bug fixes
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28 Mar 2021Developer post
End Game Experience Improvements
UPDATE NOTES: Endings 2 and 3 are now much more fluid to achieve. Minor quality of life adjustments for item discovery and play After the launch of Our Secret Below, I did some bug fixing and then went right into Kohate for Halloween. Since then, I’ve been working heavily on my n
UPDATE NOTES:

Endings 2 and 3 are now much more fluid to achieve.
Minor quality of life adjustments for item discovery and play
After the launch of Our Secret Below, I did some bug fixing and then went right into Kohate for Halloween. Since then, I’ve been working heavily on my next big project: The Mortuary Assistant.
I work alone and my focus can only spread so far. However, I never want to just ignore my projects so I took some time to change some things I feel were lacking in the end-game experience of OSB.
Basically, I felt that the experience to get ending 2 and 3 were a bit convoluted and kept players from experiencing the entire story (each ending builds on the other to provide a much more compelling experience) so I wanted to smooth that out.
The goals are still the same, so any knowledge of the game you have acquired through playing is still needed but the quality of life approach to achieving each step necessary, I feel, is much more clean.
I think these changes really amplify the experience of the game while not changing things in a major way. I hope you have a great time and get to uncover the full story of Our Secret Below.
Thank you so much for playing and if you enjoy it, please remember to leave a review! Thank you so much!
-Brian
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29 Oct 2020Developer post
Try my latest sci-fi horror for only $4.99
After Our Secret Below, I wanted to take the time between launch and Halloween to push and get a fun little game out in time. KOHATE I decided The Subject was a great setting to be able to expand upon and built a new experience around the Kohat complex location from the game. Koh
After Our Secret Below, I wanted to take the time between launch and Halloween to push and get a fun little game out in time.
KOHATE
I decided The Subject was a great setting to be able to expand upon and built a new experience around the Kohat complex location from the game. Kohate is a, small, stand alone project with a single goal of having a fun time in a single sitting.

Stealth horror
Multiple endings
secrets to discover
Casual mode (no monster)
Designed to be played in one sitting
Kohate a fun and easy way to support my larger projects. I hope you have a chance to give it a try and have some fun!
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15 Oct 2020Developer post
Kohate launch & Mortuary Assistant production started
After I launched Our Secret Below in July, I looked at the calendar and thought it might be cool to try and get a short game in out in time for Halloween. I wanted to jump right into The Mortuary Assistant but figured a few months on MA would not be as impactful as a full new tit
09 Oct 2020Developer post
Dev AMA and Ending 1 Walkthrough
I will be streaming Our Secret Below this morning in just a few minutes to not only give a chance to say hi and talk about the game, but to also work out all the kinks of streaming here on Steam before the launch stream of Kohate on October 15th! Join me in getting the first endi
09 Oct 2020Developer post
Our Secret Below now only $9.89
Our Secret Below is only $9.89 for a limited time! Halloween is approaching and I'd be crazy to not throw Our Secret Below into the mix for spooky fun! I'm also launching my new short horror Kohate on October 15th and wanted to celebrate with a discount on my games throughout the
21 Aug 2020Developer post
Hot Fix 1.2.1
I've done a quick update to fix a few issues for controller users: You now only type "help" in the computer terminal to fix an issue with virtual keyboard not having a "/" Adjusted sensitivity when viewing objects Adjusted sensitivity when using combination dials Changed some wor
I've done a quick update to fix a few issues for controller users:

You now only type "help" in the computer terminal to fix an issue with virtual keyboard not having a "/"
Adjusted sensitivity when viewing objects
Adjusted sensitivity when using combination dials
Changed some wording in the options menu to better fit controller or mouse usage
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13 Aug 2020Developer post
Full controller support now in OSB!
I've done a number of small adjustments to the game in this update with one larger update being full controller support! I spent a long time re-working item interaction and computer terminal usage for controller support. The Normal mouse and keyboard experience stays the same but
I've done a number of small adjustments to the game in this update with one larger update being full controller support!
I spent a long time re-working item interaction and computer terminal usage for controller support. The Normal mouse and keyboard experience stays the same but if you switch to a controller, the game will automatically use a virtual keyboard when needed and alter item interaction to suit controller usage.
Full List of Updates

Full Controller Support with virtual keyboard
Tips now display in the loading screen
Adjusted some item placement in the game to improve game flow
Changed some wording in some item descriptions to help guide the player more
More bug fixes
Thank you so much for playing Our Secret Below and keep and eye out for a steam page for my new mini game Kohate coming out in October!
-Brian
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14 Jul 2020Developer post
Drop it like it's Hot FIX v1.0.6
Though I have loved trolling with the space bears and the intentional design of having limited item space. I have decided it's better to give the ability to drop items. The last thing I want is new players thinking the game is unintentionally broken if they accidentally fill thei
Though I have loved trolling with the space bears and the intentional design of having limited item space. I have decided it's better to give the ability to drop items.
The last thing I want is new players thinking the game is unintentionally broken if they accidentally fill their inventory. I feel this solution does not impact the game in a negative way so it's beneficial for all. Enjoy!

Added ability to drop items. Clilck "drop" button in the pause screen
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13 Jul 2020Developer post
Hot Fix v1.0.5 (French and German)
Fixed an issue where certain dialogue systems would freeze if playing German or French Fixed an issue where journals could be stuck closed Fixed a bug where the hint alert would not show up if you start the game with hints on
Fixed an issue where certain dialogue systems would freeze if playing German or French
Fixed an issue where journals could be stuck closed
Fixed a bug where the hint alert would not show up if you start the game with hints on
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13 Jul 2020Developer post
Hot Fix v1.0.4
Minor fix I noticed after fixing ultra wide. Fixed a bug where the resolution drop down menu would populate over and over every time the option menu was opened.
Minor fix I noticed after fixing ultra wide.

Fixed a bug where the resolution drop down menu would populate over and over every time the option menu was opened.
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13 Jul 2020Developer post
HOT FIX v1.0.3
After some discussion on the community hub about ultra wide not working, I have gone ahead and done a pass to have the UI support Ultra wide. UI will no longer be cutoff if using ultra wide resolutions
After some discussion on the community hub about ultra wide not working, I have gone ahead and done a pass to have the UI support Ultra wide.

UI will no longer be cutoff if using ultra wide resolutions
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12 Jul 2020Developer post
Hot Fix v1.0.2
Fixed some more small issue and some quality of life adjustments.
12 Jul 2020Developer post
Hot Fix 7-11
Some smaller bug fixes found through play sessions and watching others play: Fixed a bug where you could use a door to get out of the world Fixed an issues where various ambient sounds/music were not playing
Some smaller bug fixes found through play sessions and watching others play:

Fixed a bug where you could use a door to get out of the world
Fixed an issues where various ambient sounds/music were not playing
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11 Jul 2020Developer post
Hot Fix - OSB v1.0.1
Fixed more bugs found through play sessions! Bug fixing with various puzzles Better communication with countdown on the security system
Fixed more bugs found through play sessions!

Bug fixing with various puzzles
Better communication with countdown on the security system
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10 Jul 2020Developer post
Hot Fix 7-10
I have gone ahead and pushed a new update that fixes a few issues I and others have encountered playing. Please see below for full changes: Subtitles now automatically turn on when choosing French or German in options Fixed an issues where space bears would float in the air if yo
I have gone ahead and pushed a new update that fixes a few issues I and others have encountered playing. Please see below for full changes:

Subtitles now automatically turn on when choosing French or German in options
Fixed an issues where space bears would float in the air if you had a full inventory
Fixed an issues where the door at the top of the stairs could not be closed
Fixed an issue where the notes icon had an "N" on it implying that you could press the N key when, in fact, you click within the world to use notes.
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06 Jul 2020Developer post
Our Secret Below Launching July 10th!
I'm so excited that launch day is approaching! It's been a very hard and long road full of 14 hour or longer work days, stressful kickstarters, and lots and lots of development! I can't be grateful enough to those who have supported the project both through Kickstarter and throug
21 May 2020Developer post
OSB Dev Update
OSB positioned to launch next month if all goes well with polish. Check out the video to see where things are at! Be sure to wishlist and get the game at launch with a 10% discount!
20 Apr 2020Developer post
Our Secret Below Demo
I'm very excited with how well received Our Secret Below was on Itch and even more floored by the success of the Kickstarter campaign! Steam is my primary target for full release of Our Secret Below and I have been going through the various processes required to finish setting up
13 Feb 2020Developer post
Our Secret Below Kickstarter is live!
LIVE ON KICKSTARTER! Our Secret Below is heading to Kickstarter today and I'm very excited for it! I'm hoping that I can raise $3,600 to help me pay for the things that will make OSB the best it can be. CHECK OUT THE KICKSTARTER Production and cost Production is going smoothly an

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