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The Church in the Darkness ™

Developed by Paranoid Productions · Published by Fellow Traveller

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 2, 2019 Price$1.99 Metacritic65/100 Steam reviews129

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic65/100
Steam reviews129
Languages4
Achievements48
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Paranoid Productions, published by Fellow Traveller — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The Church in the Darkness is an action/stealth game where you infiltrate a religious cult and the story changes every time you play. It's 1977 and your nephew has moved deep into the South American jungle. Sneak into his commune, find out what's going on, and try to get the best ending you can.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 59% positive of 148
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:ActionIndieAdventureViolentChoices MatterStealthMultiple EndingsDarkStory RichExplorationSingleplayerAlternate History

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 The Church in the Darkness ™.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 or later (32 or 64 bit)
  • Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Supported languages (4)

EnglishJapaneseRussianSimplified Chinese

The Church in the Darkness ™ 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 The Church in the Darkness ™?

Steam classifies The Church in the Darkness ™ as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Paranoid Productions. The Church in the Darkness is an action/stealth game where you infiltrate a religious cult and the story changes every time you play. It's 1977 and your nephew has moved deep into the South American jungle. Sneak into his commune, find out what's going on, and try to get the best ending you can.

How much does The Church in the Darkness ™ cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Church in the Darkness ™ at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Church in the Darkness ™ single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Church in the Darkness ™: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Church in the Darkness ™ on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Church in the Darkness ™ out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 2, 2019.

What platforms is The Church in the Darkness ™ on?

The Church in the Darkness ™ is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Church in the Darkness ™ single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Church in the Darkness ™ cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Does The Church in the Darkness ™ have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 48 achievements for The Church in the Darkness ™.

What is The Church in the Darkness ™'s Metacritic score?

The Church in the Darkness ™ has a Metacritic score of 65/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Church in the Darkness ™?

The Church in the Darkness ™ is developed by Paranoid Productions and published by Fellow Traveller.

Where to get The Church in the Darkness ™

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

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