The Dark Gift

A Christmas horror walking simulator about an unexplained gift

JustTomcuk · Released Dec 23, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 122
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Dec 25, 2024
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 760; 8 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Dark Gift?

This single-player, linear horror game takes place in a holiday-decorated home. You walk through the house after waking in the basement with no memory, and a mysterious package arrives while your wife and son are out shopping. A typical playthrough lasts about 30–40 minutes.

For you if...

+you prefer story-focused horror over action or elaborate gameplay systems

Not for you if...

−you want open-ended exploration rather than a fixed path
−you avoid jump scares in horror games

What players say

77% of 122 reviews are positive

Players praise the tense atmosphere and sound design. Common complaints include slow walking and the lack of a menu or basic settings, while several recent reviewers report being unable to move their character at the start.

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The Dark Gift system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 760, 8 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: WINDOWS 10, 11 (64-BIT Required)
Processor: Intel Core i5
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does The Dark Gift have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Dark Gift 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
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Portugal.

Does The Dark Gift 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