Dark Deception

First-person horror maze game built around running from monsters

Glowstick Entertainment · Released Sep 26, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 24K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 216 in 30 days
Playing now: 88; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 4 years ago; Nov 2, 2021

What is Dark Deception?

In this first-person horror action game, you run through mazes in a dark world while avoiding monsters and traps. You can stun enemies but not kill them, and earn experience to unlock powers as you seek a way out.

For you if...

+you like fast arcade-style chases with horror enemies
+you enjoy learning maze routes under pressure

Not for you if...

−you prefer slow horror games built around hiding
−you want to fight and kill pursuing monsters
−you expect multiplayer in the main game

What players say

88% of 24,339 reviews are positive · 82% of 216 in the last 30 days

Players praise the tense maze chases, enemy designs, and sound. They complain most about bugs that can force level restarts and the long wait for the final chapter; some also dislike paying for later chapters.

Screenshots and trailer

Dark Deception system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-4330/AMD FX-6300
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB/ AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: 60fps low settings at 1080p

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 40
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean.