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The Darkside Detective

The Darkside Detective

Release dateJul 27, 2017
Ratings & reviews
Join The Darkside Detective, Francis McQueen, as he investigates the bizarre, the supernatural and those missing cat cases that keep getting dropped on his desk.
AdventureIndieComedySingle playerPoint-and-click

Media & gameplay showcase

Launch Trailer
1 / 13

Best Price Right Now

$6.74
Steam
Purchase
Observed 3 days ago

Historical Low

$5.24
Epic Games Store
Observed Sep 6, 2026

Edition / bundle

Available at 4 stores · 6 editions / bundles

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The Darkside Detective

Store Link
Steam
$6.74
$14.99
Observed 3 days ago
-55%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
Purchase
GOG
$6.75
$14.99
Observed 9 hours ago
-55%
Purchase
Epic Games Store
$14.99
Observed 9 hours ago
0%
Purchase
Xbox
$14.99
Observed 8 hours ago
0%
Purchase
  • Steam
    $6.74
    $14.99
    Observed 3 days ago
    -55%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase
  • GOG
    $6.75
    $14.99
    Observed 9 hours ago
    -55%
    Purchase
  • Epic Games Store
    $14.99
    Observed 9 hours ago
    0%
    Purchase
  • Xbox
    $14.99
    Observed 8 hours ago
    0%
    Purchase

The Darkside Detective - Series Edition

Store Link
Steam
$10.78
$23.98
Observed 3 days ago
-55%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
Purchase
  • Steam
    $10.78
    $23.98
    Observed 3 days ago
    -55%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase

Darkside Detective - Deluxe Edition

Store Link
Steam
$8.49
$18.88
Observed 3 days ago
-55%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
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  • Steam
    $8.49
    $18.88
    Observed 3 days ago
    -55%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase

The Duckside Detective

Store Link
Steam
$12.10
$21.23
Observed 3 days ago
-43%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
Purchase
  • Steam
    $12.10
    $21.23
    Observed 3 days ago
    -43%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase

The Darkside Manor Bundle

Store Link
Steam
$22.93
$44.97
Observed 3 days ago
-49%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
Purchase
  • Steam
    $22.93
    $44.97
    Observed 3 days ago
    -49%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase

The Across the Pond Bundle

Store Link
Steam
$9.21
$22.48
Observed 3 days ago
-59%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
Purchase
  • Steam
    $9.21
    $22.48
    Observed 3 days ago
    -59%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase

Price History

ObservedEpic Games Store · USDGOG · USDSteam · USDXbox · USD
47 days ago—$6.75——
44 days ago—$6.75—$14.99
42 days ago$14.99$6.75—$14.99
38 days ago$14.99$6.75$14.99$14.99
28 days ago$14.99$5.25$14.99$14.99
28 days ago$14.99$5.25$14.99$14.99
28 days ago$14.99$5.25$14.99$7.49
28 days ago$14.99$5.25$14.99$7.49
28 days ago$5.24$5.25$14.99$7.49
19 days ago$5.24$5.25$5.24$7.49
12 days ago$5.24$6.75$5.24$7.49
12 days ago$5.24$6.75$5.24$14.99
12 days ago$5.24$6.75$14.99$14.99
12 days ago$14.99$6.75$14.99$14.99
3 days ago$14.99$6.75$6.74$14.99

About The Darkside Detective

Join The Darkside Detective, Francis McQueen, as he investigates the bizarre, the supernatural and those missing cat cases that keep getting dropped on his desk.

Downloadable Content

1 catalog add-ons
1 DLC
  • The Darkside Detective - Soundtrack
    The Darkside Detective - SoundtrackAdd-on
    2017
    -55%$5.99
    $2.69

System requirements

Minimum
OS
N/A
CPU
N/A
GPU
N/A
Memory
N/A
Storage
N/A
Recommended
OS
N/A
CPU
N/A
GPU
N/A
Memory
N/A
Storage
N/A

Game details

Release date
Jul 27, 2017
Developer
Spooky Doorway
Publisher
Akupara Games
Platforms
Android, Google Stadia, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, iOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle
Themes
Comedy, Mystery
Game modes
Single player
Player perspective
Third person
Languages
LanguageAudioInterfaceSubtitles
Chinese (Simplified)
English
French
German
Spanish (Mexico)
Spanish (Spain)
Age ratings
USK: 12, PEGI: 7, ESRB: T, GRAC: 15+, CLASS_IND: 10, ACB: M
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified

Games in the Series

Related titles in this series with current store prices
2 games
  • The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
    The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
    2021 · Adventure
    -55%$14.99
    $6.74
  • The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon
    The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon
    2027 · AdventureNo current price available

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