Dark Places

Dark Places

Released Apr 2019

Dark Places is a psychological single-player game set in a surreal world filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. Solve puzzles and try to survive.

55% positive · 146 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Dark Places launched into full release on April 9, 2019, graduating from Early Access. The 1.0 release post described a complete storyline, redesigned levels, and a fully polished product. Both DLC items — the Original Soundtrack and a Support DLC — were released before the game's full launch (October and November 2018), and no further DLC has been announced or listed. All developer activity, including four feature patches and the 1.0 launch post, concluded on April 9, 2019. There have been no developer communications of any kind since that date. The store description presents the game as a finished single-player experience with no mention of ongoing updates, future content, or live service elements. The game shipped as a complete, self-contained package.
Evidence
Developer announced the full 1.0 release of Dark Places, highlighting a complete storyline, rebalanced gameplay, and various improvements. This is the last known developer communication.
news post · Apr 9, 2019 source content shipped
high
Support DLC released prior to the game's full launch. No unreleased DLC exists in the store listing.
dlc listing · Nov 21, 2018 source content shipped
low

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Madbox Entertainment
Achievements
9
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Dark Places is a psychological single-player game set in a surreal world filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a daemon hunter desperately searching for answers and slowly descends into madness.

Key Features:

• Terrifying and atmospheric environments
• Original soundtrack comprises over 1 hour of haunting, melodic music
• Challenging gameplay - test your patience like in the good old 90s.
• Unusual Puzzles
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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