The Darkest Files

Mar 25, 2025
Developer: Paintbucket Games
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)Nintendo Switch
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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.

Released: Mar 25, 2025
Developer: Paintbucket Games
Publisher: Paintbucket Games

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Can my PC run The Darkest Files?

The Darkest Files needs at least Dedicated graphics card - Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or equivalent (Onboard/integrated graphics not supported) and 8 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: x64
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Dedicated graphics card - Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or equivalent (Onboard/integrated graphics not supported)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space

Is The Darkest Files worth buying?

Steam

95% positive

'Overwhelmingly Positive', 280 reviews

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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 $19.99 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 $11.99 at Steam on October 1, 2026. The current best price is about 67% above that low.

Is The Darkest Files worth buying?

95% of 280 Steam user reviews for The Darkest Files are positive ("Overwhelmingly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 80.

Can my PC run The Darkest Files?

The minimum system requirements for The Darkest Files are — OS: Windows 10; CPU: x64; GPU: Dedicated graphics card - Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or equivalent (Onboard/integrated graphics not supported); RAM: 8 GB RAM; Storage: 5 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

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 PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do The Darkest Files prices drop?

The Darkest Files last hit a new low of $11.99 on October 1, 2026 at Steam. Current best price is $19.99. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.