Casual · 2017
The Darkside Detective
Where cultists crawl, where demons dwell, where the occult… occults? *ahem* That's where you’ll find Detective Francis McQueen, the lead investigator of the criminally underfunded Darkside Division. When evil darkens the doorsteps of Twin Lakes City – hell, even when it just loiters around shop fronts or hangs out in…
Key facts
- Released
- 26 July 2017
- Genre
- Casual · Indie · Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 5 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- Spooky Doorway
- Publisher
- Isometric Dreams
- Critics
- Metacritic 73
- Steam reviews
- 94% positive (4,724 reviews)
- Best price
- $6.99 · Green Man Gaming
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Story" vibe
- ≈ 5h to see the end
- Story rich
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat The Darkside Detective?
Expect about 5 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play The Darkside Detective with friends?
No, The Darkside Detective is a single-player experience.
What platforms is The Darkside Detective on?
The Darkside Detective is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Where to buy The Darkside Detective for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $6.99 at Green Man Gaming. Prices are checked daily.
Is The Darkside Detective a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 73. On Steam, 94% positive (4,724 reviews).
What games are like The Darkside Detective?
In the same spirit: The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure and There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension.



