The Secret Order 8: Return to the Buried Kingdom

Adventure· Casual· Hidden Object· Fantasy

Released Jan 2020

Get to the bottom of the unexplainable events in the Buried Kingdom and save all its inhabitants in this thrilling fantasy experience. The eighth part of the Secret Order series introduces new adventures, riddles, secrets, and a solid amount of fun!

82% positive · 155 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Evaluation

The Secret Order 8: Return to the Buried Kingdom launched on January 30, 2020 as the eighth and explicitly final entry in the Secret Order saga. The store description describes it as "the final part of the saga," making clear this is a narrative conclusion, not a starting point for further content. The game shipped as a complete package including a bonus chapter, and there is no DLC listing, season pass, post-launch content roadmap, or developer communication indicating any additional content was ever planned or delivered after launch. This is a finished, standalone HOPA (hidden object puzzle adventure) title that launched complete.

Evidence

Store description explicitly calls this 'the final part of the saga,' and the game shipped with a bonus chapter included — consistent with the genre convention of a complete, self-contained release.

description · Jan 30, 2020 source development ending

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Short description presents the game as a complete adventure experience with no mention of post-launch content or ongoing updates.

store metadata · Jan 30, 2020 source content shipped

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Details

Developer

Sunward Games

Publisher

Artifex Mundi

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

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Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Adventure Casual Hidden Object Fantasy Point & Click Female Protagonist Story Rich 2D Dragons Detective Mystery

About this game

The Buried Kingdom in on the verge of collapse. Maintaining the balance between peace and chaos has become almost impossible, as the dragons start to behave unpredictably. Who is behind all the magic anomalies?

Sarah Pennington returns for another thrilling adventure in the final part of the saga! Explore beautiful locations, encounter unique beasts, solve riddles, reach the finale of this epic quest, and discover the power of friendship!

Veterans of the HOPA genre, Sunward Games and Artifex Mundi (creators of the memorable Enigmatis and Grim Legends), proudly present the eighth part of the Secret Order fantasy saga. Embark on a journey to the hidden world of dragons and other fantastic creatures and try to lift the curse.

Play as a strong female character and deal with everything this immersive adventure game has to offer. Unforgettable hidden-objects scenes, challenging puzzles, and - last but not least - the evil Necromancer and his army of skeletons! Get ready for the mesmerizing story of an adventure game you won't forget. Save the Buried Kingdom!