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The Darkside Detective
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The Darkside Detective player count chart
The Darkside Detective has very few players on Steam right now (7). Its all-time peak was 33.
History from Oct 11, 2026
The Darkside Detective monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -45.45% | 18 |
| October 2026 | n/a | n/a | 33 |
How many people play The Darkside Detective right now?
7 people are playing The Darkside Detective on Steam right now. That makes it the #9,022 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 15 players. Today's peak is 21% below its 30-day average daily peak of 19.
Is The Darkside Detective growing or declining?
Today's player count is 21% of its all-time peak of 33, set on Oct 25, 2026.
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About The Darkside Detective
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
- Developer
- Spooky Doorway
- Publisher
- Akupara Games
- Released
- Jul 27, 2017
- Genre
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 5 languages
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The Darkside Detective price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. The Darkside Detective is at its full price of $14.99. It usually goes on sale for about 55% off (around $6.75), and the lowest we have recorded is $6.74.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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The Darkside Detective reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The Darkside Detective achievements
The Darkside Detective has 30 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 32.3% of them; the rarest, Classic Dooley, is held by 6.8% of players.
Problem SolventClose case 1: Malice In Wonderland.78.5%- Ghost WhispererClose case 2: Tome Alone.66.3%
- Ticket To RideClose case 3: Disorient Express.56.3%
- KarmaHidden achievement52.1%
- UrnWanted GiftClose case 4: Police Farce.51.3%
- BloodwolfClose case 5: Loch Mess.47.7%
- Darkside DetectiveClose case 6: Don Of The Dead.45.0%
- That's A WrapHidden achievement43.5%
- BFFsHidden achievement40.3%
- Independence! Yay!Hidden achievement40.0%
- Arcade KidHidden achievement38.6%
- Saved ChristmasClose case 7: Buy Hard.35.0%
- WiseguysClose case 8: Polterguys.33.3%
- Don't I know you?Hidden achievement33.0%
- Dumpster DiverHidden achievement32.8%
- Make Adventure Games Again!Hidden achievement32.2%
- All Bottled UpClose case 9: Baits Motel.30.9%
- Culture ClubHidden achievement30.2%
- Thorough InvestigationHidden achievement29.9%
- Hot RodHidden achievement23.1%
- Toilet HumourHidden achievement21.7%
- Master HackerHidden achievement18.9%
- Look Skyward!Hidden achievement18.8%
- Lost And FoundHidden achievement17.7%
- Light ReaderHidden achievement13.1%
- mooR deRHidden achievement8.5%
- Book WormHidden achievement7.7%
- Camp CounsellorHidden achievement7.6%
- Brickman Super FanHidden achievement7.5%
- Classic DooleyHidden achievement6.8%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
The Darkside Detective DLC
The Darkside Detective has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | The Darkside Detective, Soundtrack ↗ | $5.99 |
Latest The Darkside Detective news and patch notes
- Oct 9, 2026 Agent McScream and Chief Ghouley Plushies
- Sep 3, 2026 Akupara Games 10 Year Anniversary Schedule
- Mar 25, 2026 The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon demo is out now!
- Dec 9, 2025 Introducing The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon
- May 2, 2025 Try Out The Blake Manor LudoNarraCon Demo
- Mar 17, 2025 Spooky Doorway's Next Game!
- Oct 4, 2024 Akupara Games Celebrates 8 Year with Sales and Livestream
- Jul 19, 2024 Duckside Detective Bundle
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The Darkside Detective FAQ
Is The Darkside Detective dead?
The Darkside Detective has very few players on Steam right now (7). Its all-time peak was 33.
How many people play The Darkside Detective?
7 people are playing The Darkside Detective on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 15 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Darkside Detective?
The Darkside Detective reached its all-time Steam peak of 33 concurrent players on Oct 25, 2026.
How much does The Darkside Detective cost?
The Darkside Detective costs $14.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Darkside Detective has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for The Darkside Detective on Steam is $6.74 (55% off), on Oct 20, 2026. It costs $14.99 right now.
Is The Darkside Detective on sale right now?
No, The Darkside Detective is at its full price of $14.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 55%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 55%.
Is The Darkside Detective good?
Steam players rate The Darkside Detective Very Positive: 94% of 4,724 reviews are positive.
When did The Darkside Detective come out?
The Darkside Detective was released on Steam on Jul 27, 2017.
Who made The Darkside Detective?
The Darkside Detective was developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games.
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