Dark Fall: The Journal

Point-and-click horror about ghostly disappearances at an abandoned train station

Darkling Room · Published by THQ Nordic · Released Dec 3, 2013

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 272
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: Unknown; no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC: DirectX 9 GPU; 0.3 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Dark Fall: The Journal?

This single-player, first-person adventure takes place in a haunted train station and nearby hotel, where you investigate after your brother calls for help. You search rooms, read documents, solve puzzles, and use equipment to hear the dead and glimpse the past as a nonlinear story unfolds.

For you if...

+you like keeping handwritten notes to connect puzzle clues
+you prefer unsettling sounds and unseen presences to jump scares

Not for you if...

−you expect modern graphics and presentation
−you want clear objectives and extensive in-game guidance

What players say

78% of 272 reviews are positive

Players praise the eerie atmosphere, sound design, and puzzle logic. Common complaints concern confusing navigation and hard-to-find clickable spots, with several players reporting that they need walkthroughs to progress.

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Dark Fall: The Journal system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 0.3 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista
Processor: 1 GHz Processor
Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Notes: Mouse, Keyboard

Does Dark Fall: The Journal have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Dark Fall: The Journal run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

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

Does Dark Fall: The Journal 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