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Haunted Investigation

Horror 1.67 GB 496 views

Game Overview

An abandoned mansion becomes a claustrophobic crime scene where every locked door, dark hallway, and unnatural sound suggests that something is watching. Haunted Investigation is a first-person indie horror experience built around searching for answers while surviving a steadily escalating supernatural threat. Its tone leans into classic haunted-house tension rather than action-heavy monster hunting, using the uncertainty of the environment to make even routine exploration feel unsafe. Playing alone emphasizes vulnerability, while bringing along a friend turns the fear into a shared investigation where panic and communication matter.

The central loop revolves around combing the mansion for clues, examining its secrets, and solving puzzles that open the way deeper into the building’s past. Progress depends on paying attention to the surroundings and making choices that shape how the story resolves, so simply reaching the end is not the only goal. Scares arrive as part of the exploration, keeping players alert as they search rooms and piece together what happened within the estate. Single-player offers the most isolated, nerve-racking version of the premise, whereas multiplayer supports cooperative problem-solving and the familiar horror-game ritual of trying to stay calm while a teammate reacts badly to a sudden noise.

Multiple endings give the mystery more replay value than a straightforward haunted-house walkthrough, encouraging another run to uncover alternate outcomes and details missed the first time. The mansion setting is familiar territory for the genre, but the emphasis on investigation, puzzles, and branching decisions gives it more purpose than a sequence of scripted jump scares. Haunted Investigation suits players who enjoy the tense, exploratory side of games such as Phasmophobia or smaller first-person horror releases, especially when played with one reliable friend. Genre veterans may find its premise recognizable, but newcomers looking for a contained co-op scare session and a mystery with consequences should find plenty to enjoy.

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Installation

  1. Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
  2. On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
  3. When complete, extract the archive to a Haunted Investigation folder using 7-Zip.
  4. Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
  5. For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.

System Requirements

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 8000 MB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6000 MB available space
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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting

How do I fix missing DLL errors for Haunted Investigation?

After extracting Haunted Investigation, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.

What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?

The full archive is 1.67 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.

Do I need to run the game as administrator?

Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.

How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?

Haunted Investigation requires a NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390 or equivalent. Update your NVIDIA or AMD drivers to the latest version for the best performance.

The game won't launch — what should I try?

Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements, including Version 11. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.

My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?

A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.

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