Dark Riddle
Released Dec 2023
Find out the scary secrets of the neighbor.
70% positive · 545 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Dark Riddle launched on December 12, 2023 as a free-to-play first-person thriller. The developer has posted very little since launch — only one meaningful update was found, from May 27, 2025, announcing a switch from free-to-play to a paid model. That post framed the change as a way to "keep improving and supporting" the game long-term, but it contains no specific promises of new content, named DLC, roadmap, or upcoming features. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store, no announced expansions, and no post-launch content updates on record. The game appears to have launched as a complete product and has remained in that state. The monetization model change does not constitute a content commitment.
Evidence
Developer announced the game would switch from free-to-play to a paid model the following week, citing a desire to continue improving and supporting the game long-term. No specific new content, DLC, or roadmap was mentioned.
Store description presents a complete self-contained thriller experience with no mention of planned updates, seasons, or additional content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
PAGA GAMES OU
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
Neighbors can sometimes create problems more serious than noise at the wrong time of the day. In this game you have to face an unusual neighbor, whose home is full of chilling secrets. Get into his house unnoticed, bypassing all the traps and video cameras, and get to the truth that can shock you!
The main character in this interactive thriller is yourself, thanks to a realistic camera from the first person perspective. Moving to a new home, you discover some oddities in the behavior of your unsociable neighbor from the house across the street. He never leaves his home, from which strange and unsettling sounds can be heard, like cries. And one dark night a neighbor drags out of his house a bag with something that resembles a human body. It becomes clear that something suspicious is going on. You can not stay away - you need to get into the neighbor's house and find out what's happening inside! However, this will not be so easy to do! Each corner of his yard is adorned with a movable video camera, and all doors and windows are securely locked. And the neighbor himself is a rather dangerous person who will stop at nothing, just to hide all his dark deeds. If he discovers you, you are unlikely to be able to leave his house alive! Stay unnoticed, use your own ingenuity and uncover a terrible secret!
Features:
Advanced camera system from the first person perspective, allowing you to move around freely and look without any delay!
Finding and using useful items. Find a flashlight, pimples, keys, gas cans and much more - all this will come in handy in the neighbor's house!
Characters & Quests
A living and detailed world with characters and quests!
Skins
A large number of skins for neighbor and houses!
Traps & Weapons
A variety of traps and weapons - all this will help you in the game against your neighbor. Use them wisely!
Locations
Various locations that immerse you in the atmosphere of the game!
In a critical situation, you can try to escape and take shelter in your own home - the horrendous neighbor will not be able to get through to catch you!
Your goal is the basement of the neighbor’s house. The key to unraveling all the terrible secrets is somewhere there!
A stunning soundtrack, the sinister melodies - all of it perfectly convey the atmosphere of a mystical thriller!
Will you be able to get to the bottom of the truth, or will you become another victim of an ominous neighbor?
The main character in this interactive thriller is yourself, thanks to a realistic camera from the first person perspective. Moving to a new home, you discover some oddities in the behavior of your unsociable neighbor from the house across the street. He never leaves his home, from which strange and unsettling sounds can be heard, like cries. And one dark night a neighbor drags out of his house a bag with something that resembles a human body. It becomes clear that something suspicious is going on. You can not stay away - you need to get into the neighbor's house and find out what's happening inside! However, this will not be so easy to do! Each corner of his yard is adorned with a movable video camera, and all doors and windows are securely locked. And the neighbor himself is a rather dangerous person who will stop at nothing, just to hide all his dark deeds. If he discovers you, you are unlikely to be able to leave his house alive! Stay unnoticed, use your own ingenuity and uncover a terrible secret!
Features:
Advanced camera system from the first person perspective, allowing you to move around freely and look without any delay!
Finding and using useful items. Find a flashlight, pimples, keys, gas cans and much more - all this will come in handy in the neighbor's house!
Characters & Quests
A living and detailed world with characters and quests!
Skins
A large number of skins for neighbor and houses!
Traps & Weapons
A variety of traps and weapons - all this will help you in the game against your neighbor. Use them wisely!
Locations
Various locations that immerse you in the atmosphere of the game!
In a critical situation, you can try to escape and take shelter in your own home - the horrendous neighbor will not be able to get through to catch you!
Your goal is the basement of the neighbor’s house. The key to unraveling all the terrible secrets is somewhere there!
A stunning soundtrack, the sinister melodies - all of it perfectly convey the atmosphere of a mystical thriller!
Will you be able to get to the bottom of the truth, or will you become another victim of an ominous neighbor?
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