Skip to content

Case of 1980

About this game

CASE OF 1980 is a psychological horror game set in the tense, mystery-filled atmosphere of the 1990s.

Story:
The story takes place in 1995 and follows Nathan, who wakes up in his apartment in Texas to the ringing of his landline phone. The caller is his grandfather, who asks Nathan to look after the family farm while he travels to attend a funeral in a town far outside the county.

Nathan agrees and heads to the farm. At first, everything seems perfectly normal. However, as time passes, the situation quickly spirals out of control. Nathan finds himself hunted by forces from the other side, all connected to a mysterious case dating back to 1980 a case with deep ties to the very place where he now stands.



Features:

First-person psychological horror.

A fast-paced, immersive horror experience.

A tense atmosphere inspired by the 1990s.

A variety of locations and story-driven events.




Gameplay:

CASE OF 1980 is a single-player narrative exploration game with a walking simulator style. As the story unfolds, players explore the environment, uncover clues, and complete various tasks using the required tools to progress through the events.

Case of 1980

A sudden call from your grandfather pulls you back to the family farm. As Nathan, you arrive expecting a routine visit, only to stumble upon a horrifying reality tied to a 1980 crime. Trapped and isolated, you must face the entities lurking in the shadows and survive the night.

Developer

DeseretBoy Games

Publisher

DeseretBoy Games

Release Date

11 July, 2026

Platforms