It Reaches Guide
Complete walkthrough, puzzle solutions, endings, monster survival tips, and lore for It Reaches. Updated for the Steam launch version.
- Complete Walkthrough
- Every Puzzle
- All Endings
- Monster Survival Guide
What is It Reaches?
It Reaches is a first-person horror game played through a police body camera. You control officer Jason Thompson, trapped inside an abandoned hospital while being hunted by an entity that never stops. The guide covers the full walkthrough, puzzle solutions, all endings, monster behavior, achievements, and the story behind the facility.
It Reaches is a first-person horror game developed by Emberflight Games, captured through the lens of a police officer's body cam.
Game Information
Game Overview
Gameplay
Players experience the game through a police body camera, creating a claustrophobic and realistic perspective. You must explore the abandoned hospital and its underground facilities, solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources, and evade a relentless entity that hunts you throughout the facility.
Story
What begins as a routine police operation becomes a nightmare for officer Jason Thompson. Trapped within the decaying walls of an abandoned hospital and its claustrophobic underground corridors, he must uncover the dark mystery behind the horror that follows him, because it never stops.
Objective
Find a way to escape the abandoned hospital, uncover the dark mystery left behind, and avoid getting caught by the entity that reaches for you.
Estimated Length
Average playthrough is 4-6 hours for the main story. Completionists hunting all 20 achievements and secrets can expect 8-10 hours.
Start Here
Beginner Walkthrough
New to the abandoned hospital? Start with the chapter-by-chapter walkthrough.
GoStuck on a Puzzle?
Find every combination, code, and solution organized by chapter.
GoUnlock Every Ending
See the exact requirements for the Good, Bad, and Secret endings.
GoSurvive the Monsters
Learn patrol patterns, weaknesses, and hiding spots for every entity.
GoDocumentation
The complete knowledge base for It Reaches, organized by topic and kept current with the latest game version.
Walkthrough
6 ChaptersChapter-by-chapter progression from Awakening through Oblivion, based on confirmed community sources.
BrowseEndings
3 GuidesRequirements and choices for the escape, dark mystery, and secret endings.
BrowsePuzzles
15 GuidesEvery combination, keypad, environmental puzzle, and mechanism in the hospital.
BrowseMonsters
1 EntityBehavior, patrol patterns, and survival tactics for the relentless entity.
BrowseAchievements
20 TrophiesUnlock conditions for all 20 Steam achievements.
BrowseStory & Lore
6 GuidesCharacters, timeline, documents, and the mystery behind the abandoned hospital.
BrowseLatest Guides
Sub Level Walkthrough
Verified route through the underground chapter with patrol timings and puzzle order.
Hospital Keypad Codes
Solving approach and code locations being verified. Exact combinations will be added after release.
Secret Ending Conditions
Possible ending types and conditions being verified. Exact collectible and choice requirements are not yet confirmed.
Entity Patrol Pattern
Safe windows and hiding spots for the entity in the underground sections.
Recently Updated
Complete Walkthrough
Step-by-step guidance through all six chapters, from Awakening to Oblivion.
Puzzle Solutions
General solving strategies and framework. Specific codes and multi-step mechanisms are being verified.
Endings Guide
Speculative framework for the narrative outcomes. Official endings and unlock conditions are pending verification.
Entity Guide
Survival strategies and lore for the encounter in the abandoned hospital.
Popular Guides
How Long to Beat
Average playtime for main story, completionist runs, and speedrun routes.
All 20 Achievements
Achievement framework with 20 expected Steam entries. Exact unlock conditions and codes are being verified.
Story Timeline Explained
Chronological breakdown of the hospital events and character fates.
Bodycam Mechanics
How the bodycam perspective affects visibility, stamina, and encounters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is It Reaches?
It Reaches is a first-person horror game developed by Emberflight Games, played through the lens of a police officer's body cam. You control officer Jason Thompson, trapped in an abandoned hospital and hunted by a relentless entity.
When was It Reaches released?
It Reaches was released on Steam on May 17, 2026.
How much does It Reaches cost?
The base game is priced at $14.99 on Steam. A Collector's Edition and DLC packs are also available.
What perspective is It Reaches played in?
The game is played through a police body camera, giving it a realistic, found-footage style first-person perspective.
How long is It Reaches?
A standard playthrough takes 4-6 hours. Completionists hunting all 20 achievements and secrets can expect 8-10 hours.
Is It Reaches multiplayer?
No, It Reaches is a single-player experience. There are no co-op or multiplayer modes.
How many achievements are in It Reaches?
The game includes 20 Steam Achievements. Several are tied to story progression, while others require finding secrets or completing specific actions.
What genre is It Reaches?
Steam tags classify it as Horror, Action, Survival Horror, Realistic, Dark, and Mystery. It is not tagged as psychological horror.
Who is the main character in It Reaches?
You play as officer Jason Thompson, a police officer whose routine operation turns into a nightmare inside the abandoned hospital.
Where does It Reaches take place?
The game takes place inside an abandoned hospital and its underground facilities. The official description does not name the hospital as Saint Jude Asylum.
Is controller support available?
Yes, the game supports full controller functionality on PC.
Where can I buy It Reaches?
It Reaches is available on Steam for PC. Check the Game Information panel for the official store link.