The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom
Released Apr 2017
Discover the secret Buried Kingdom!
82% positive · 234 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom is a casual hidden-object adventure game published by Artifex Mundi that released on April 6, 2017. The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained experience with a defined set of content: 38 locations, 34 minigames, 18 hidden object scenes, and a bonus game included in the package. There are no DLC listings, no announced expansions, and no developer roadmap or post-launch content commitments of any kind.
Notably, all 50 developer news posts scanned are entirely unrelated to this game — they concern a separate title called "Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love," which shares the same publisher (Artifex Mundi) Steam news feed. None of these posts reference The Secret Order 5 in any way. This is consistent with how Artifex Mundi publishes news across its catalog: updates for one game appear on the feeds of others.
This game follows the standard Artifex Mundi HOPA (hidden-object puzzle adventure) model, which are typically launched as complete, standalone products with no post-launch content cycle. The game launched with a bonus chapter already included, and no content was ever announced beyond what shipped at launch. It is a finished product as of its April 6, 2017 release date.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained game with a defined content set: 38 locations, 34 minigames, 18 hidden object scenes, and a bonus game. No DLC, season pass, or post-launch content is referenced.
All developer news posts in the feed are for a different game (Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love), sharing the same publisher news channel. None reference The Secret Order 5 or any planned content for it.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Artifex Mundi
Achievements
31
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
After the Griffin Order banned time travel, Sarah decided to take some time off. While enjoying her rest, she received a surprise invitation from her childhood friend and fellow explorer, Julie. A thrilling quest leading to a mythical buried kingdom is about to begin!
REVEAL THE SECRETS OF THE LEGENDARY BURIED KINGDOM!
After Sarah Pennington's last mission, the Griffin Order decided to destroy all time travelling devices and permanently ban time travel. This gives Sarah an opportunity to take some time off and reconnect with family and her old friend, Julie.
MEET DROI, YOUR PERSONAL DRAGON SIDEKICK!
A renowned explorer, Julie has discovered the location of the legendary Buried Kingdom! She wants Sarah to accompany on her quest to reach it.
DEFEAT THE SINISTER DRAGON CLAN!
What should be a happy reunion between friends quickly turns into a life-or-death mission when the Dragon Clan, which possess a strange power hidden in the darkest depths of the sea, kidnap Julie!
TEST YOURSELF IN 34 MINIGAMES AND 18 HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES!
Now it's up to Sarah and her cute little helper to search the kingdom for answers and find a way to save her dearest friend!

REVEAL THE SECRETS OF THE LEGENDARY BURIED KINGDOM!
After Sarah Pennington's last mission, the Griffin Order decided to destroy all time travelling devices and permanently ban time travel. This gives Sarah an opportunity to take some time off and reconnect with family and her old friend, Julie.
MEET DROI, YOUR PERSONAL DRAGON SIDEKICK!
A renowned explorer, Julie has discovered the location of the legendary Buried Kingdom! She wants Sarah to accompany on her quest to reach it.
DEFEAT THE SINISTER DRAGON CLAN!
What should be a happy reunion between friends quickly turns into a life-or-death mission when the Dragon Clan, which possess a strange power hidden in the darkest depths of the sea, kidnap Julie!
TEST YOURSELF IN 34 MINIGAMES AND 18 HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES!
Now it's up to Sarah and her cute little helper to search the kingdom for answers and find a way to save her dearest friend!

Features
- Enter the Dragon's Lair!
- Explore 38 atmospheric hand-painted locations!
- Meet larger than life characters!
- Solve 34 challenging minigames!
- Befriend an adorable dragon!
- Collect every dragon egg!
- Save the Buried Kingdom in the bonus game!
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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