Out now

When the Darkness comes

Developed by Sirhaian · Published by Sirhaian

AdventureFree To PlayIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 1, 2019 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements32

Overview

An adventure, free to play, indie game by Sirhaian, published by Sirhaian — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 92% positive of 8,314
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:Psychological HorrorFree to PlayWalking SimulatorIndieFirst-PersonHorrorDynamic NarrationNarrationAdventureAtmosphericDarkStory Rich

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 When the Darkness comes.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3xxx
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 970
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 550 MB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7,8,10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 and up, or similar.
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 1060 and up, or similar.
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 550 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

When the Darkness comes 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 When the Darkness comes?

Steam classifies When the Darkness comes as a Adventure, Free To Play, Indie game, developed by Sirhaian. When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes.

Is When the Darkness comes free to play?

Yes — Steam lists When the Darkness comes as Free to Play.

Is When the Darkness comes single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for When the Darkness comes: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is When the Darkness comes on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is When the Darkness comes out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 1, 2019.

What platforms is When the Darkness comes on?

When the Darkness comes 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 When the Darkness comes single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does When the Darkness comes cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does When the Darkness comes have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 32 achievements for When the Darkness comes.

Who made When the Darkness comes?

When the Darkness comes is developed by Sirhaian and published by Sirhaian.

Where to get When the Darkness comes

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

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