// The Darkside Detective(2017)
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What is The Darkside Detective about?
Where cultists crawl, where demons dwell, where the occult… occults? you’ll find Detective Francis McQueen, the sole member of the criminally underfunded Darkside Division. When evil darkens the doorsteps of Twin Lakes City – hell, even when it just loiters around shop fronts or hangs out in shady alleyways – he’s there, ready to investigate the cases that nobody else will. He is The Darkside Detective. The Darkside Detective is a classic point and click adventure game with a distinct sense of humour. It’s available now for PC, Mac and Linux. Join Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley as they investigate 6 bizarre cases. From the occult to the supernatural, anything is possible in this micro adventure game.
Game modes: Single player
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What is the cheapest place to buy The Darkside Detective?
Right now the lowest price for The Darkside Detective we're tracking is $1.62 at Kinguin — 89% below Steam's $14.99. We compare 5 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.
What is the lowest price The Darkside Detective has ever been?
The lowest price we've recorded for The Darkside Detective is $1.28 at Kinguin on May 28, 2026. The current best price is about 27% above that low.
Is The Darkside Detective worth buying?
94% of 5,148 Steam user reviews for The Darkside Detective are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 77.
When was The Darkside Detective released?
The Darkside Detective released on July 27, 2017, developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games.
What platforms is The Darkside Detective available on?
The Darkside Detective is available on Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.
When do The Darkside Detective prices drop?
The Darkside Detective last hit a new low of $1.28 on May 28, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $1.62. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.
Where's the cheapest place to buy The Darkside Detective?
The cheapest The Darkside Detective price right now is $1.62 at Kinguin, 89% below the Steam price.
| Store | Discount | Price | Buy link |
|---|---|---|---|
 KinguinBest price | — | $1.62 | Buy The Darkside Detective at Kinguin |
 Instant Gaming | -88% | $1.95 | Buy The Darkside Detective at Instant Gaming |
 GamersGate | — | $6.75 | Buy The Darkside Detective at GamersGate |
 Steam | — | $14.99 | Buy The Darkside Detective at Steam |
 Green Man Gaming | — | $14.99 | Buy The Darkside Detective at Green Man Gaming |
All-time low: $1.28 at Kinguin on May 28, 2026 — the current best price is 27% above it.
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