H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency

H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency

Released Feb 2024

H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency is a fun multiplayer horror game in which you and co-players have to investigate exciting horror cases. Among finding victims and evidence of the horror event that has taken place, you will be faced with jumpscares and scary monsters along your investigation.

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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency launched in early access in August 2023. At launch, the two-person development team (brothers Rob and Wim) posted an ambitious roadmap promising more missions, monsters, maps, character customization, a leveling system, and a reward system, with weekly updates promised. However, there have been no developer news posts or updates about H.I.A. since that August 2023 launch announcement. The game's Early Access flag is now inactive, meaning it is listed as a released game. The most significant recent development is a February 6, 2026 post from the developer (now identified as a solo developer, Kekdot) announcing the Early Access launch of an entirely new game called Anomaly Company, describing it as their "proudest work so far." This strongly implies that the developer has moved on from H.I.A. to a new project, with no communication about what this means for H.I.A.'s promised content or ongoing development. All of the content that was outlined in the August 2023 roadmap remains unconfirmed as delivered or abandoned — the developer simply went silent on the subject.
Evidence
Developer (Kekdot) announces the Early Access launch of a new game, Anomaly Company, calling it their proudest work as a solo developer. No mention of H.I.A. or its future.
news post · Feb 6, 2026 source development ending
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Developer launch post for H.I.A. Early Access outlines extensive planned content including more missions, monsters, maps, a leveling system, and a reward system, with weekly updates promised.
news post · Aug 7, 2023 source content planned
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Kekdot
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Join the fun in this brand new Multiplayer Horror Game!

WELCOME TO THE H.I.A: HORROR INVESTIGATION AGENCY

The H.I.A. is a fun multiplayer horror game in which you and co-players have to investigate horror cases. Among finding victims and evidence of the horror event that has taken place, you will be faced with jumpscares and scary monsters along your investigation. Get the evidence you need and return to the H.I.A. headquarters safe and sound.

FEATURES

  • 1-6 player online co-op Play through fun horror missions together with your friends or with random teammates. Explore unique missions with each their own story and challenges. Have you and your friends got what it takes to complete them?

  • Welcome new employee! As an H.I.A. employee it is your task to help horrified customers in need. Manager Dominic is always on the phone with new customers which you can help. Head over to Ricky, select a case, and finish the job.

  • Casual Apart from solving horror cases, the H.I.A. is also a great place to have casual fun with friends. Hangout, spend time, make yourself look cool, and don't poop your pants when the monster gets you!

SOCIALIZE

Besides the H.I.A. being a horror game, the H.I.A. is also a place to socialize and have fun with others. Make use of chat, chat emotes, gestures and physical emotes to express yourself and communicate with friends and fellow players.

APPEARAnCE

Customize your character appearance and express yourself with a variety of clothing & cosmetic options. Hats, outfits, backpacks and more customization options on its way.

GADGETS

The H.I.A. has a fun and intuitive tool system. Interact with tools around the world, each having their own unique functionality. Pick them up and store them in you tool slots.

SOLVE CASES

Decide which mission you and your friends will be playing by selecting cases in the lobby. Once you and your friend have decided on which case to solve, jump in the car and head to the mission.

NPC INTERACTIONS

Interact with lively NPCs. Some tell you some stories, other ask you for help, and who knows, some might even jumpscare you!

THINGS YOU CAN DO IN H.I.A.

  • Play missions

  • Fun multiplayer with up to 6 players

  • Replayability

  • Socialize with friends or strangers

  • Customize your character

  • Talk with NPCs

  • Equippable tools

  • Horror chasing AI

  • Jumscares

  • Chat & Voicechat

  • Emotes & Gestures

  • Puzzles

  • Find/Collect objects

  • Objectives

  • Arcade Gamemodes (Coming Soon)

And plenty more features added every week!

What you can also expect in H.I.A:

Jumping across obstacles, Fun(ny) horror stories, Different types of Equipment, Socializing, Multiple unique Monsters and Cases to solve, A mighty fun time.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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