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Dark Fall: The Journal

Developed by Darkling Room · Published by THQ Nordic

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseDec 3, 2013 Price$1.24 Metacritic68/100 Steam reviews250

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.24
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic68/100
Steam reviews250
Languages1

Overview

An adventure game by Darkling Room, published by THQ Nordic — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 77% positive of 280
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:AdventurePoint & ClickHorrorMysteryPuzzleFirst-PersonAtmosphericSupernatural

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Dark Fall: The Journal.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP or Windows Vista
  • Processor: 1 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
  • Additional Notes: Mouse, Keyboard

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows XP or Windows Vista
  • Processor: 1.4 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
  • Additional Notes: Mouse, Keyboard

Supported languages (1)

English

Dark Fall: The Journal FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Dark Fall: The Journal?

Steam classifies Dark Fall: The Journal as a Adventure game, developed by Darkling Room. This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!

How much does Dark Fall: The Journal cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Dark Fall: The Journal at $1.24. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Dark Fall: The Journal single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Dark Fall: The Journal: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Dark Fall: The Journal on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Dark Fall: The Journal for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Dark Fall: The Journal out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 3, 2013.

What platforms is Dark Fall: The Journal on?

Dark Fall: The Journal is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Dark Fall: The Journal single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Dark Fall: The Journal cost?

Steam lists it at $1.24.

What is Dark Fall: The Journal's Metacritic score?

Dark Fall: The Journal has a Metacritic score of 68/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Dark Fall: The Journal?

Dark Fall: The Journal is developed by Darkling Room and published by THQ Nordic.

Where to get Dark Fall: The Journal

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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