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About The Darkest Files
The Darkest Files is a historical investigation and courtroom game based on true crimes of the Nazi era. Investigate cold cases, search for clues, interrogate witnesses, immerse the crimes and defend your case in court to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Release Date
Mar 25, 2025
Developer
Paintbucket Games
Publisher
Paintbucket Games
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Is The Darkest Files worth buying?

Steam
96.09% positive
'Overwhelmingly Positive', 665 reviews
Metacritic
80

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What is The Darkest Files about?

You are Esther Katz, a young prosecutor who has just joined Fritz Bauer's new special unit. Your task seems impossible: to investigate crimes committed years ago, where evidence has been destroyed, witnesses silenced and the perpetrators embedded in the highest ranks of society. Every decision matters. Every interrogation can bring you closer to the perpetrator or lead you astray. Silence is your worst enemy. Time is working against you. And German society is not ready to face its past.

AdventureHistoricalDetectiveFemale ProtagonistPuzzleSimulationAtmosphericPolitical Sim

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Darkest Files?

Right now the lowest price for The Darkest Files we're tracking is $12.99 at Steam. We compare 1 store and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Darkest Files has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Darkest Files is $12.99 at Steam on June 10, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is The Darkest Files worth buying?

96% of 665 Steam user reviews for The Darkest Files are positive ("Overwhelmingly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 80.

When was The Darkest Files released?

The Darkest Files released on March 25, 2025, developed by Paintbucket Games and published by Paintbucket Games.

What platforms is The Darkest Files available on?

The Darkest Files is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Darkest Files?

The cheapest The Darkest Files price right now is $12.99 at Steam.

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All-time low: $12.99 at Steam on Jun 10, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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