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The Darkside Detective

Point-and-click, Puzzle, by Spooky Doorway, released 2017

Quick facts

Single player
Yes
Multiplayer
No
Time to beat
About 5 hours
Languages
6 languages

From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.

What you need to play it

Pick your device.

MinimumRecommended
WindowsWindows 10Windows 10
Processor3rd Gen i3/AMD FX-4100 Series4th Gen i3/1st Gen Ryzen
Memory4 GB RAM4 GB RAM
GraphicsIntel HD (Integrated), GeForce 6 Series/Radeon R7 SeriesGeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better)
Storage1 GB available space2 GB available space

From the publisher’s listing on Steam.

Can my PC run it?

Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.

A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.

Needs about 1 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.

Where to buy

In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (PS5)

Price by country

Cheapest in United States, at $14.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.

CountryStorePriceIn US$Lowest in 90 days
United States LowestSteam$14.99$14.99$14.99

Last checked 19 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator

Common questions

Can you play The Darkside Detective alone?

Yes, The Darkside Detective has a single-player mode.

Is The Darkside Detective multiplayer?

No. The Darkside Detective is listed as single player only.

How long is The Darkside Detective?

The Darkside Detective takes about 5 hours at a normal pace, 6 hours to complete everything, based on 5 players’ reports on IGDB.

What languages does The Darkside Detective support?

Audio: English. Interface: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain).

Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Spanish (Spain).

Can my PC run The Darkside Detective?

The minimum is 3rd Gen i3/AMD FX-4100 Series, 4 GB RAM and Intel HD (Integrated), GeForce 6 Series/Radeon R7 Series.

What platforms is The Darkside Detective on?

Android, Google Stadia, iOS, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One.

Where is The Darkside Detective cheapest?

In United States, at $14.99 on Steam, as last checked.