Dark Places

Psychological horror with puzzles and monsters in a surreal world

Madbox Entertainment · Released Apr 9, 2019

Reviews: Mixed; 49% of 74
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Jan 9, 2020
Minimum PC: 1 GB DX9 Compliant; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dark Places?

Dark Places is a single-player horror game about a daemon hunter searching for answers while descending into madness. You explore environments filled with nightmarish creatures and work through puzzles.

For you if...

+you enjoy the rough visual style of retro horror

Not for you if...

−you want constant action without stopping for puzzles

What players say

49% of 74 reviews are positive

Players praise the horror atmosphere and visual design. Complaints center on confusing layouts and frustrating puzzles, while recent reviews also report frequent crashes.

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Dark Places system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB DX9 Compliant, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows® XP 32/64 or better
Processor: Dual core 2.4 GHz processor or better
Graphics: 1 GB DX9 Compliant
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: Attention: Windows 8 may cause problems

Does Dark Places have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Dark Places 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: 9
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Dark Places 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