The Darkside Detective — Genres, rating & game data
The Darkside Detective is a puzzle game developed by Spooky Doorway, 2017. It stands out for narrative-driven gameplay. Available in single-player mode. With an iRank Score of 79/100, it ranks as a highly rated title in our catalog.
How The Darkside Detective was received
Of the 5,113 Steam player reviews, 94% are positive. Critics score it 76/100 on OpenCritic (27), reflecting a favourable reception.
Players
- Steam players5,113 reviews94%Very positive
- IGDB community46 reviews74/100
Critics
- OpenCritic27 reviews76/100
Aggregated from public ratings on Steam, IGDB, Metacritic and OpenCritic. iRankGames does not host its own reviews.
iRank Score
79/100 ↗Type
Puzzle, Adventure
Released
2017
Updated May 2026
Developer
Spooky Doorway
Publisher: Akupara Games
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC, iOS, PlayStation 5, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Official trailer for The Darkside Detective
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