The Darkside Detective
Developed by Spooky Doorway · Published by Akupara Games
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, casual, indie game by Spooky Doorway, published by Akupara Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Darkside Detective.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 3rd Gen i3/AMD FX-4100 Series
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD (Integrated), GeForce 6 Series/Radeon R7 Series
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 4th Gen i3/1st Gen Ryzen
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported languages (5)
The Darkside Detective 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 Darkside Detective?
Steam classifies The Darkside Detective as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Spooky Doorway. Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
How much does The Darkside Detective cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Darkside Detective at $6.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Darkside Detective single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Darkside Detective: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Darkside Detective on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Darkside Detective for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Darkside Detective out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 27, 2017.
What platforms is The Darkside Detective on?
The Darkside Detective is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Darkside Detective single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Darkside Detective cost?
Steam lists it at $6.74.
Does The Darkside Detective have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 30 achievements for The Darkside Detective.
What is The Darkside Detective's Metacritic score?
The Darkside Detective has a Metacritic score of 77/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Darkside Detective?
The Darkside Detective is developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games.
Where to get The Darkside Detective
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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