Beyond The Darkness

Horror puzzle-platforming with a lamp as your only defense

My Little Studio · Published by IndieGO Publishing · Released Nov 14, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 102
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Nov 26, 2024
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 570; 6 GB RAM · 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Beyond The Darkness?

This 2.5D adventure follows Millie, a young girl searching for her missing family through worlds formed from distorted memories. You explore memory fragments, piece together past events, and solve puzzles while conserving your lamp's limited flame.

For you if...

+you like dark fairy tales centered on childhood fears

Not for you if...

−you want multiplayer rather than a solo adventure

What players say

86% of 102 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzles, visual style, and gradually building tension. Some criticize the ending's artwork because they suspect it is AI-generated.

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Beyond The Darkness system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 570, 6 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10, 64-bit.
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 570, 1 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7850, 2 GB
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Beyond The Darkness have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Beyond The Darkness run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 19
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Russian.

Does Beyond The Darkness use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam