Secret Little Haven

Set in 1999, Secret Little Haven follows Alex Cole, a teenage trans girl beginning to question her identity. Much of her life unfolds online, where she keeps in touch with friends and visits a forum for her favorite magical girl show.

Players explore SanctuaryOS, a fictional computer operating system, using its browser, chat client, doll maker, text editor, and other applications. Forums, messages, and personal files offer glimpses into Alex’s interests and relationships.

The adventure centers on investigating the computer and following Alex’s story, with light puzzles and interactive elements along the way. Progress comes from exploring the desktop and its online spaces rather than from action-focused challenges.

Players often praise the game’s heartfelt story and its portrayal of questioning gender, friendship, and belonging, with many describing a strong personal or emotional response. Reviews also value the nostalgic recreation of early online spaces and the small details of exploring a computer desktop. Some players found the terminal puzzle confusing, and a few mentioned rough edges or wanting more to do.