Secret Hunters: Hidden Chapters and Easter Eggs in HAUNTED
For players who love secrets: how to approach the hidden chapters and easter eggs in HAUNTED on Meta Quest without spoiling the surprise for yourself.
Some players finish the story and then go hunting for what the developers hid. If that is you, this guide is about the hidden chapters and secrets of HAUNTED: Are You Alone?, written to help you look in the right places without spoiling what the studio chose to keep secret.
What is publicly known
The developer shares exactly three clues:
- You can upgrade weapons in the shop and search for hidden secrets there.
- Try drawing a circle with a dot in the middle on the shop floor. Something might happen.
- Other strange symbols unlock two secret chapters. The developer is not telling you which.
That is it. Everything else you discover yourself, and this guide will not claim more than that, because made-up solutions help nobody.
How to hunt methodically
Treat it like an investigation:
- Start with the known symbol. Draw the circle with a dot in the middle on the shop floor. Observe what happens.
- Think like the game. Symbols that make visual sense in a haunted setting are good candidates: simple shapes, repeated patterns, glyphs you have seen in the chapters.
- Notice what the story shows you. Eight chapters of imagery is a lot of material.
- Keep notes. Write down what you tried and what happened. A phone note works.
- Take your time in the shop. It is the one place where you can experiment without being attacked.
Hand tracking helps
The game supports Touch controllers and hand tracking. Drawing with your bare hands can feel natural, but if your hands are not detected, check that hand tracking is enabled in your headset settings and that the room is well lit. With controllers, a steady pointing motion usually works as well.
Hunt with friends
Secret hunting is more fun as a group. One person draws, the others suggest shapes and keep an eye on the boundary. This is the closest HAUNTED comes to a cooperative puzzle, as the game itself is played on one headset.
Respect the surprise
The game's page keeps the order of its nightmares a surprise. Resist reading full walkthroughs before you play. The developer says the order is part of the surprise, and the two secret chapters are by design hard to find.
Beyond secrets
If you are a completionist, remember the rest of the content: eight chapters, two secret chapters and three additional game modes. The shop upgrades give you something to chase, too: every weapon can be improved between chapters.
Safety while you scribble
Even in the shop you are in a real room. Clear the area, stay inside the boundary, and take the headset off if you feel unwell. The game contains sudden loud sounds, flashing and darkened light, gore and intense jump scares, and is not suitable for children, people who are pregnant, or anyone with epilepsy, heart conditions or anxiety disorders.
Where to find the game
Meta Quest 2, Quest Pro, Quest 3 and Quest 3S. Get it on the Meta Horizon Store.
Keep a hunter's log
Secret hunters benefit from a written record. Note each symbol you try, whether anything changed and any visual or audio clues you notice. Look back through your log between sessions with fresh eyes, since patterns often show up when you are not mid-scare. And share theories with friends rather than reading answers online; a solved puzzle you worked out together is worth more than a spoiled one. When you do unlock something, resist the urge to explain it to everyone who has not found it yet.
Why secrets matter in horror
Hidden content gives players a reason to look closely at a space that would otherwise only frighten them. It rewards curiosity, which is the opposite of fear, and that tension makes the shop feel like a strange safe room with something uncanny in the floorboards. If you enjoy that feeling, spend an evening there rather than rushing to the next chapter. The best secrets are the ones that make you slow down.
FAQ
How do I unlock the secret chapters in HAUNTED?
Strange symbols drawn on the shop floor unlock hidden content. Start with a circle with a dot in the middle. The rest you will have to find yourself.
How many secret chapters are there?
Two, in addition to the eight main chapters.
Is there a walkthrough?
None is provided here. The developer intentionally keeps the secrets under wraps.
Where is my progress saved?
Chapter progress, upgrades, unlocked secrets and settings are stored locally on your headset.
