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Nine Sols Contains Secret First Person Horror Game

Secret Horror Game Hidden Inside Nine Sols

Red Candle Games embedded a first-person horror game within Nine Sols through a Steam beta code, marking a return to horror.

  • Access via Steam beta code shanhaiarchive
  • First-person horror game called yuukimindscape
  • Requires completing Nine Sols true ending
  • Part of September 2025 ARG campaign
  • Features temple exploration with limited flashlight
  • Community participation fills progress bar livestream
  • Nine Sols launched May 2024 priced $29.99

Red Candle Games has hidden a complete first-person horror game inside Nine Sols on Steam. Players can access this secret game by entering a beta code, revealing a departure from the main game that returns to the developer’s horror roots. The hidden experience is part of an ongoing alternate reality game that began in September 2025.

Nine Sols Secret Game Access Steps

Players must own Nine Sols on Steam to access the secret content [2]. Right-click Nine Sols in the Steam library, select Properties, navigate to the Betas tab, and enter the code “shanhaiarchive” [1]. After entering the code, Steam will download additional files for the hidden game titled “yuukimindscape” [3]. The game launches when players start Nine Sols after the download completes.

Nine Sols Beta Access Requirements

The hidden game requires players to have completed the true ending of Nine Sols [2]. Red Candle Games warns that the secret content may reveal story elements from the main game. Players should change their Steam username to “Yuuki Wu” before starting for the full experience [3].

Nine Sols ARG Background History

The hidden game connects to an alternate reality game that Red Candle Games launched on September 10, 2025 [4]. The ARG began with a video titled “The Dark Legacy of the Sun Tribe” posted to the official YouTube channel [4]. The video presented cryptic information about a fictional civilization and asked viewers to inspect their hands for signs of descent from “the four-fingered ones.”

Red Candle Games previously developed horror titles Detention and Devotion before creating Nine Sols, a 2D action platformer released in May 2024 [5]. The hidden first-person horror game marks a return to the studio’s horror expertise while existing within the Nine Sols universe. The secret content demonstrates advanced game development skills by embedding a completely different genre inside an existing title.

Nine Sols Community Response Details

The hidden game features first-person platforming through a temple inspired by Penglai from Nine Sols [6]. Players navigate dark chambers using a limited flashlight while working to save a character named Yuuki. Key features include:

  • First-person perspective with horror atmosphere
  • Temple exploration with limited visibility
  • Score-based completion system
  • Progress tracking via live stream
  • Single high score submission per player
  • Community participation requirements

The community has responded with significant excitement since the discovery on October 1, 2025 [3]. Players share completion videos and theories about potential sequels or expansions. The ARG requires community participation to fill a progress bar displayed on a live stream, though the reward upon completion remains unknown. Nine Sols is currently priced at $29.99 on Steam with regional pricing variations [5].

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FAQ

How do I access the hidden game in Nine Sols?

Right-click Nine Sols in Steam library, select Properties, go to Betas tab, and enter code shanhaiarchive. Download the update and launch the game. Note that you must have completed the true ending of Nine Sols first.

What games did Red Candle make before Nine Sols?

Red Candle Games previously developed two horror titles, Detention and Devotion, before creating Nine Sols as their first action platformer in May 2024. The studio is known for its expertise in psychological horror games.

What is the ARG connected to the hidden game?

Red Candle Games launched an alternate reality game on September 10, 2025 with a video titled The Dark Legacy of the Sun Tribe. The ARG includes community participation to fill a progress bar on a live stream, though the final reward remains unknown.