A Dump in the Dark
Released Jan 2018
Your cheeks will quiver in fear, as ghastly ghouls accost your rear. You will gape in horror, as you face the dark. Only your rump can guide you through.
67% positive · 422 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
A Dump in the Dark launched out of Early Access on January 24, 2018, with the developer celebrating its full release and describing the game as having reached a point "worthy to leave the warm, caring womb of Early Access." Following that, the developer shipped achievements and performance improvements in April 2018 (v1.1), then a small patch in October 2018 (v1.2) that mentioned working on "additional content" — but no such content ever materialized in the years that followed.
The October 2018 note about additional content is the only post-launch hint at more to come, and given that nearly eight years have passed since then with no follow-up content — only a security patch in October 2025 addressing a Unity vulnerability — it is clear that the game shipped as a complete, self-contained experience. The developer's December 2017 post explicitly described the story as coming to an end: "soon this tale will be over." The January 2018 launch post reinforced this, framing the 1.0 release as the conclusion of the game's development journey.
The October 2025 patch was purely a security fix with no content implications. A January 2022 news post was simply an announcement for the developer's next game, Hunkenstein, which further confirms the team had moved on. The game's store description describes a complete 25-stage experience with no mention of ongoing updates or future content.
Evidence
Developer announced full 1.0 release out of Early Access, describing the game as finished and expressing gratitude to the community. Noted only minor remaining work on subtitles and achievements.
Developer described the game's story as nearly complete, stating 'soon this tale will be over' and that remaining Early Access time would be used for polish and optimization only.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Oubliette
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The quaking in your bowels means that something foul is near. The time has come to cleanse the darkness inside you. In a tale that transcends time and space, past and present will meld into a torrid flow of fear. Your cheeks will tremble in delight, or perhaps fear at the sight of unspeakable horrors and terrible acts.
The ♥♥♥♥♥ of your past have come back to haunt you in this dark tale of dumps in the night. Don't let them take you so easily. Survive, evacuate yourself, and discover the secrets of your family's legacy. Do your 'duty' and stave off the forces of the Pit.
Battle ghastly foes, with only your trusty rump to guide you. Tear down the forces of darkness with bullets and feces. Be one with the filth.
Features:
- 5 Types of Dumps: Wriggling Hangers, Cannon Shot, Liquid Diarrhea, Rapid Fire, and Sniper Shot.
- Fend off or destroy a host of fiendish creatures who want to devour you, hack you to bits, burn you to ash, or fill you to the very brim.
- Unravel the mystery of the power that lies within your cheeks, and survive 25 stages of ghoulish filth.
- Change the Future.
Stay aware of your surroundings, for the solutions you seek could be hidden in the shadows, as well as what hunts you. Dispatch your enemies with your sacred droppings, or with whatever may come to hand. You will venture into the depths of the past, and make choices that affect the others. Not choosing is still a choice.
This game is intended for a mature audience.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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