The Darkside Detective PC Price Comparison

The Darkside Detective is $0.68, 95% below its $14.99 list price. We compare 19 offers on PC, last checked 20h ago. This game has been free before.

Compare The Darkside Detective Prices Across Stores

The Darkside Detective PC Steam CD Key
Key
Global
Steam
Checked 1d ago
$14.99
$0.68
Best price
-95%
The Darkside Detective (Global) (PC / Mac) - Steam - Digital Key
Key
Global
Steam
Checked 1d ago
$14.99
$0.77
-94%
The Darkside Detective
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Global
Steam
Checked 2d ago
$14.99
$1.04
-93%
The Darkside Detective - PC & Mac (Steam)
Global
Steam
Checked 23h ago
$14.99
$1.19
-92%
The Darkside Detective Steam CD Key
Key
Global
Steam
Checked 1d ago
$14.99
$1.85
-87%
The Darkside Detective
Official
Steam
Checked 2d ago
$14.99
$5.20
-65%
The Darkside Detective
Steam
Checked 1d ago
$14.99
$5.84
-61%
The Darkside Detective
Checked 1d ago
$14.99
$6.75
-54%

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The Darkside Detective Price History

The current price of $0.68 is lower than the 7-day low, making this the lowest price seen in the past week.

7-day: $0.77
30-day: $0.64
All-time: FREE

Oct 11Today

$1.10

$0.64

Lowest recorded The Darkside Detective prices

Store and date first seen at this price	Price	Discount from list price
Epic GamesOfficial · Dec 5, 2025	FREE	-100%
GAMIVOKey shop · Oct 15, 2025	$0.50	-96%
G2PlayKey shop · Jun 20, 2025	$0.55	-96%
G2PlayKey shop · Jun 14, 2025	$0.77	-94%
G2PlayKey shop · Jun 13, 2025	$0.86	-94%

The Darkside Detective Ratings

Highly rated

The Darkside Detective scores 80/100 from 212 player reviews across 4 sources.

OpenCritic: 76/100
Metacritic: 77/100
Xbox20 reviews: 4/5
PlayStation192 reviews: 4.61/5

About The Darkside Detective

This indie point-and-click adventure features Detective Francis McQueen investigating cases in Twin Lakes City alongside his sidekick, Officer Patrick Dooley. Players solve mysteries by pointing at objects and clicking around locations while facing supernatural threats like tentacles and zombies. The story-rich comedy presents a serial adventure format where characters use wit or borrowed assistance to handle bizarre occurrences and dangerous situations. The main story takes about 4 hours, reaching roughly 6 hours with extras and approximately 7 hours for a completionist run. The game is rated Verified on Steam Deck. Development is by Spooky Doorway, and Akupara Games handles publishing.Read more

The Darkside Detective Details

Platforms

Release Date

7/26/2017

Developers

Spooky Doorway

Publishers

Akupara Games

System

Features

Genres

Tags: Point & Click Detective Pixel Graphics Story Rich Funny Supernatural
2D Dark Humor Lovecraftian Cartoony 1980s 1990's
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Age Rating

Mild BloodMild Suggestive ThemesMild ViolenceUse of Tobacco

The Darkside Detective Buying and Gameplay FAQs

How much does The Darkside Detective cost?

The Darkside Detective starts at $0.68 on PC right now, compared with its $14.99 list price.

Where can I buy The Darkside Detective the cheapest?

The cheapest price for The Darkside Detective on PC is $0.68 at G2Play (95% off), a key shop. The best official store price is $5.20 at GameBillet (65% off).

Is The Darkside Detective on sale right now?

Yes, The Darkside Detective is up to 95% off on PC right now, with prices starting at $0.68.

Has The Darkside Detective ever been free?

Yes, The Darkside Detective was free on Epic Games on December 5, 2025.

Is now a good time to buy The Darkside Detective?

Yes. The Darkside Detective on PC is rated an excellent deal at $0.68.

Is The Darkside Detective on Xbox Game Pass?

No, The Darkside Detective isn't currently on Xbox Game Pass. You can buy it from $0.68 on PC instead.

How much is The Darkside Detective on Steam?

The Darkside Detective is $14.99 on Steam.

Is The Darkside Detective single-player only?

Yes, The Darkside Detective is listed as a single-player game, with no multiplayer or co-op modes.

Can I play The Darkside Detective on Steam Deck?

Yes. The Darkside Detective is rated Verified on Steam Deck, so it runs well on the handheld with no extra setup.

What platforms is The Darkside Detective available on?

The Darkside Detective is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. Supported consoles include Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One.

Can you play The Darkside Detective on Mac or Linux?

Yes, The Darkside Detective supports Mac and Linux.

How long does it take to beat The Darkside Detective?

The Darkside Detective takes about 4 hours to beat, or 6 hours with extras and 7 hours to complete everything.

When did The Darkside Detective come out?

The Darkside Detective was released on July 26, 2017.

How much storage space does The Darkside Detective need?

The Darkside Detective needs at least 1 GB of free storage, with 2 GB recommended.

What are the system requirements for The Darkside Detective?

Minimum on Windows: 3rd Gen i3/AMD FX-4100 Series CPU, Intel HD (Integrated), GeForce 6 Series/Radeon R7 Series graphics, 4 GB RAM. Recommended on Windows: 4th Gen i3/1st Gen Ryzen CPU, GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better) graphics, 4 GB RAM.

What age rating is The Darkside Detective?

The Darkside Detective is rated T (Teen) for Mild Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes, Mild Violence, and Use of Tobacco.

Who developed The Darkside Detective?

The Darkside Detective was developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games.

What are the review scores for The Darkside Detective?

The Darkside Detective has 77/100 on Metacritic and 76/100 on OpenCritic.

How many achievements does The Darkside Detective have?

The Darkside Detective has 30 Steam achievements.