About the game
Dead of Darkness – a top-down survival horror game with pixel art from Retrofiction Games, released on January 23, 2025. It's a detective story with a Lovecraftian cosmic horror: the investigation into the death of a daughter leads the hero to an island where the locals are becoming increasingly hostile, and something worse than humans lurks in the darkness. Velvet Island, 1985 The story takes place in England in 1985. Private detective Miles Wyndham is trying to understand the death of his daughter, and all clues lead to Velvet Island. At first, the locals simply behave strangely, but their hostility toward the stranger grows, and soon Miles is forced to fight for his life. There are more than fifteen characters on the island, each with their own story, somehow connected to its dark secrets. Evidence and Reason Investigating here isn't just for show. The environment needs to be examined, objects studied, documents read, and the clues found form the basis for answers. They also unlock hiding places and secret passages. Every encounter with the monsters takes a toll on Miles's psyche: the worse his condition, the more intense the hallucinations, and at some point it becomes difficult to discern what's real and what's not. Thirteen types of enemies There are thirteen types of enemies, some of which constantly pursue the hero. Each can be dealt with in various ways: fight, flee, or outwit. Resources and inventory space are limited, so it's best to plan your route in advance, as in classic games of the genre. The game has been well received, with over 85% positive reviews on Steam and a Metacritic score of 76. Download Dead of Darkness You can download the game as a torrent for PC on this page. It has nothing in common with The Darkness 2 or other games with the word "Darkness" in their titles. Features of the game A detective horror film set in England in 1985. Velvet Island and more than 15 characters. Hallucinations that depend on the hero's sanity. 13 types of enemies, some of them pursue the hero. Limited resources and inventory.
Repack & installation
What’s included and how to get it running
Installation
1. Unpack the archive (make sure the folder path has Latin characters only). 2. Run the game.
What’s new
Updated to version Build 21947665.
Will it run on my PC?
Minimum system requirements
- System
- Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Pentium D830
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