Dark Deception
Released Sep 2018
Death awaits you in Dark Deception, a story-driven first-person horror maze game. There's nowhere to hide & nowhere to catch your breath. Run or die - it's your choice. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with a mysterious woman, your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape.
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Released, content planned but development status unclear
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Content Planned
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Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Dark Deception is a story-driven episodic horror game that released its base Chapter 1 in September 2018, followed by Chapter 2 (January 2019), Chapter 3 (June 2019), and Chapter 4 (September 2021). The game's story has always been structured around five chapters, and Chapter 5 remains listed on the Steam store as an unreleased DLC with no release date attached.
The most recent developer communication about Dark Deception was a November 11, 2022 announcement introducing a playable demo called "Super Dark Deception" — a 2D mini-game that the developer explicitly stated would be included inside Chapter 5. This confirms Chapter 5 was still in development as of that date. However, no updates have followed since then. As of June 28, 2026, the developer has been silent on this game for well over three years, and no release date for Chapter 5 has ever been given.
The historical pace between chapters ranged from a few months (Chapters 1–3) to over two years (Chapter 4, which arrived 27 months after Chapter 3). Even by the most extended prior gap, Chapter 5 is now overdue by a significant margin with no communication from the developer explaining the delay. The chapter remains officially promised and listed on the store, but buyers should be aware that there is currently no sign of when — or whether — it will be delivered.
Evidence
Developer announced a Super Dark Deception demo — a 2D mini-game explicitly described as content that will be playable inside Dark Deception Chapter 5. This is the last known developer communication about the game.
Chapter 4 and the enhanced update for Chapters 1–3 were released on September 28, 2021, marking the last major content delivery for the game.
Content
4 of 5 released · 1 planned
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Glowstick Entertainment
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Dark Deception is a story driven first-person horror action maze game that mixes the fast-paced style of classic arcade games with fun horror game design. Trapped in a dark world full of nightmarish mazes and ridiculous monsters, the only way out is to face the darkness and find a way to survive.
This is the first chapter in the Dark Deception story. Investigate and survive the first maze. Be careful though. You are not alone. There are monsters in there and they are looking for you. You will face your fears. The question is - what are you afraid of?
Features:
This is the first chapter in the Dark Deception story. Investigate and survive the first maze. Be careful though. You are not alone. There are monsters in there and they are looking for you. You will face your fears. The question is - what are you afraid of?
Features:
- Fast-paced Arcade Horror: No hiding in lockers here. Run for your life and run fast. Enemies can be stunned and avoided, but not killed.
- Power System: Earn XP and unlock powers as you progress that will allow you to even the odds and survive longer against horrendous creatures.
- High Quality: AAA-quality graphics and creative designs give players a variety of unique and terrifying worlds and enemies to survive.
- Hazardous Environments: Enemies are not the only danger. The mazes themselves are full of traps, hazards, and other dangers to watch out for.
- Unique Enemies: Every nightmare presents a unique creature that has its own distinct AI. Players will have to change up their tactics in order to survive.
- Dark Humor: While scary, Dark Deception is not a bloody or gory game and features it's own stylized brand of dark humor. Dark Deception was designed to be enjoyed by everyone.
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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