The Darkest Files — Genres, rating & game data
The Darkest Files is a simulation game developed by Paintbucket Games, 2025. It stands out for narrative-driven gameplay and a historical setting. Available in single-player mode. With an iRank Score of 89/100, it ranks as an exceptional title in our catalog.
How The Darkest Files was received
Of the 651 Steam player reviews, 96% are positive. Critics score it 80/100 on OpenCritic (11), reflecting a favourable reception.
Players
- Steam players651 reviews96%Overwhelmingly positive
Critics
- OpenCritic11 reviews80/100
Aggregated from public ratings on Steam, IGDB, Metacritic and OpenCritic. iRankGames does not host its own reviews.
iRank Score
89/100 ↗Type
Simulation, Adventure, Puzzle
Released
2025
Updated May 2026
Developer
Paintbucket Games
Platforms
Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 5, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Official trailer for The Darkest Files
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