Through the Darkest of Times

Through the Darkest of Times

Released Jan 2020

Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.

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Evaluation

Through the Darkest of Times launched on January 30, 2020 as a complete, finished historical strategy game. Following launch, the developer shipped several bug fix patches in the weeks immediately after release (through March–May 2020), which is standard post-launch polish. No DLC, expansions, or additional content were ever announced or released for the game itself. The developer has made no statements suggesting further content is planned. The two news posts from 2025 (November 2025 and March 2025) are promotional bundle announcements — one pairing the game with a related title called "Ground of Aces," and another celebrating the release of a new Paintbucket Games title called "The Darkest Files." Neither of these indicates new content coming to Through the Darkest of Times; they are marketing posts leveraging the game's existing reputation alongside new or separate releases. There is no DLC listed on the store, no roadmap, and no developer communication suggesting the game will receive additional content. The game shipped as a complete, standalone product and remains so.
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No DLC is listed on the store — the game has no paid or free expansion content
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Store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained narrative experience with no mention of additional content, seasons, or expansions
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Details

Publisher
THQ Nordic Mobile
Achievements
56
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Dark times mean fear and risks. The risk of being caught by patrolling National Socialists, who are looking for people who publicly stand against their point of view. The risk of being beaten up or even killed by the German military because we‘re opposing the regime. The risk of losing everything, including our loved ones. This is how we live. This is how we try to survive through the darkest of times.

You are the leader of a small resistance group in 1933’s Berlin, of ordinary people, from Jews to Catholics and Communists to Patriots who simply can’t stand aside. Your goal is to deal with small blows to the regime – dropping leaflets to spread awareness about what the Nazis are really up to among the people, painting messages on walls, sabotaging, gathering information, and recruiting more followers. And all of that while staying undercover – if the regime’s forces learn about your group, the life of each member is in grave danger.

Through the Darkest of Times is a historical resistance strategy game, focusing on conveying the somber mood of the period and the very real struggles of average people living in the 3rd Reich. Historical accuracy means that your small group of resistance fighters will not change the outcome of the war, nor will you prevent all of the Nazi’s atrocities, but you can certainly do everything in your power to save as many lives as you can and oppose the fascist system wherever possible.

Features:

  • Experience the Darkest of Times in 4 chapters

  • Fight for freedom, weaken the regime, and lead your resistance group

  • Plan activities, find collaborators, and try not to get caught

  • Feel the weight of responsibility as you make difficult decisions and face the dire consequences

  • Beautifully illustrated expressionistic scenes and events

Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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