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The Darkside Detective

Spooky Doorway· July 27, 2017
CasualIndieAdventure
GameValio RecommendationMaybe

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Losing players
Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
Quality
87/100
Value
79/100
Popularity
29/100
$1.18

Where to buy

Live prices across 5 stores · Updated 3 hours ago ago

Spread$13.81
Avg$6.24
Hist. Low$0.81
Best Price -92%
in 2 days
Kinguin

Kinguin

Key Reseller · Updated 3 hours ago ago

$1.18$14.99

You save $13.81 vs MSRP

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#2
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −90%
in 1 day

Key Reseller · 3 hours ago

$1.55
#3
Steam
Steam −55%
in 37 days

Official Store · 3 days ago

$6.74
#4
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −55%

Key Reseller · 6 months ago

$6.75
#5
GamersGate
GamersGate
in 4 days

Key Reseller · 5 days ago

$14.99

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Current Price

$1.18

Hist. Low · $0.81

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
87/100
95% positive (3,723 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,723 reviews — solid data foundation
Value
79/100
$1.18 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.81 — room for better deals
Popularity
29/100
Player count surging +112%
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

July 27, 2017

Developers

Spooky Doorway

Publishers

Akupara Games

Platforms

Linux, Windows, MacOs

Achievements

30

Steam Recs

3,721

Official Website

darksidedetective.com

Categories

Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsMouse Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 5 languages

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainSimplified Chinese

PC Requirements

Recommended

OSWindows 10
Processor4th Gen i3/1st Gen Ryzen
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better)
Storage2 GB available space

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

95%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

4k

POSITIVE · 200 NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

17

PEAK (24H) · 23 ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Darkside Detective worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy The Darkside Detective cheapest?

The best current deal for The Darkside Detective is on Kinguin for $1.18.

That's a 92% discount.

What type of game is The Darkside Detective?

The Darkside Detective is categorized as: Casual, Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is The Darkside Detective available on?

The Darkside Detective is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was The Darkside Detective released?

The Darkside Detective was released on July 27, 2017.

How many people are playing The Darkside Detective?

According to recent data, The Darkside Detective has approximately 17 concurrent players yesterday.

Is The Darkside Detective on sale right now?

The Darkside Detective is currently 92% off on Kinguin for $1.18.

Who made The Darkside Detective?

Developed by: Spooky Doorway

Published by: Akupara Games

What are the best deals for The Darkside Detective?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for The Darkside Detective across different stores:

  • GamersGate: $14.99
  • GreenManGaming: $6.75 (-55%)
  • Steam: $6.74 (-55%)
  • Kinguin: $1.18 (-92%)
  • Gamivo: $1.55 (-90%)
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