The Darkest Files is a historical investigation and courtroom game based on true crimes during the Second World War. Investigate cold cases, search for clues, interrogate witnesses, immerse yourself in the crimes and defend your case in court to bring the perpetrators to justice.
54 Players in Game
201 All-Time Peak
86,76 Rating
Steam Charts
54 Players in Game
201 All-Time Peak
86,76 Rating
At the moment, The Darkest Files has 54 players actively in-game. This is 0% lower than its all-time peak of 62.
The Darkest Files Player Count
The Darkest Files monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
| Month |
Average Players |
Change |
| 2025-04 |
56 |
0% |
280 Total Reviews
266 Positive Reviews
14 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score
The Darkest Files has garnered a total of 280 reviews, with 266 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for The Darkest Files over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
426 minutes
Objection!
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
692 minutes
For what it is, it's very, very good.
If you like games where you need to research and build out a timeline of what 'really happened' in a situation, you'll get a lot from this.
I love the fact that you can't trust anyone's testimony, as they're all either misremembering details, making assumptions, or outright lying based on guilt/some other agenda. It's up to you to take everyone's claims into account, and craft the most plausible story you can think of backed by evidence.
My only gripes with this game:
[*]The archive room is criminally underutilised. You only use it at the start of each case - but it could have been used so much more to dig up obscure documents about people and events. Why was it Peters and not the archive room that gave us that supplementary document in case 2? Why is the other dude the one giving us blueprints?
[*]Being able to go back over interviews in more detail would be nice - the transcripts are far too simplified, and don't contain all the info given. You don't strictly need the additional info, but it would help with confidence in the blueprint planning
But the most important gripe here, spoiler alert:
[spoiler]It's way too short! 2 cases feels like almost nothing. If this was 4 regular cases, then a bigger case centred around the Auschwitz sub-plot as a finale - the last of which is where I thought it was going - this would be a strong contender for my personal favourite game in the genre. As it stands it leaves me wanting. Hopefully there's a plan for some DLC at least.[/spoiler]
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
952 minutes
Probably the best Investigator game I've ever played. If you like puzzle-games, digging in files and connecting the dots (and maybe not connecting shit, actually) this one's for you.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1081 minutes
Amazing game for those who like investigations & puzzles. Had a really good time!
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
392 minutes
my review for the darkest files!
pros:
- amazing art style, unique and nice to look at.
- really good mysteries, and it felt really fun piecing things together
- great mechanics
- good story
cons:
- the game should've had way more cases. i was really disappointed by the lack of more.
- really abrupt ending, and some of the character arcs felt really unfinished. it felt like the devs were a bit rushed.
overall, fun game with a meh ending and should've been a lot longer.
7/10
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
241 minutes
This is such a fun and intriguing game to play. I enjoy the investigative aspects of this and the artwork is superb. Definitely not your run of the mill investigator game. The characters are interesting and engaging. Well worth a playthrough.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
341 minutes
if you enjoy detective / investigation type games, this is a good find. I also really enjoyed the fact that the cases were actually real, though at the same time it's also heartbreaking considering the circumstances of what the game is based on.
Unfortunately there's only 2 cases to solve, I wish there was at least 1-2 more.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
490 minutes
This is by far the most satisfying and compelling investigation-style game I have ever played.
👍 : 4 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
564 minutes
There's a lot of love put into this. The second case was a bit tiring, but it's still a beautiful game and worth playing through. Also a bit emotional. I felt for the characters
PS: I would love to see more cases added, now that the gameplay and graphics are all set in place.
👍 : 5 |
😃 : 0
Positive
The Darkest Files Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS *: Windows 7 (SP+1)
- Processor: x64
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10 capable GPUs
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: Anything
The Darkest Files Minimum MAC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS: High Sierra 10.13+
- Processor: x64
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: Anything
The Darkest Files has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
The Darkest Files Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 4 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
Version 1.0.4
Date: 2025-03-27 15:55:59
👍 : 36 |
👎 : 0
Version 1.0.4.3
Date: 2025-03-29 20:19:11
👍 : 38 |
👎 : 0
Version 1.0.4.4
Date: 2025-03-31 14:05:48
👍 : 40 |
👎 : 0
Version 1.0.5
Date: 2025-04-07 15:25:33
This is a major balance patch which adds a lot of possible solutions for conclusions and interruptions, making the game less strict and more open to different ways of thinking.
👍 : 28 |
👎 : 0
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