The Darkest Files (AppID: 2058730)

Type: game Genre: Adventure, Indie, Simulation Developer: Paintbucket Games Publisher: Paintbucket Games Release Date: Mar 2025 Metacritic: 80/100
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The Darkest Files has 45 current players. Currently priced at $0.20, it represents green value compared to similar Adventure games.

Total Players
45
Price
$0.20
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Paintbucket Games

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GamePlay

Real-Time Players

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Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $19.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

~20 days until next sale

Community Sentiment

Very Positive — score 90/100.

Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

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Value Score

Great Value — 75th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 75th percentile. Priced as Market at $19.99.

Market pricing tier

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Darkest Files worth buying right now?
Watch — $19.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does The Darkest Files go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
What do players think of The Darkest Files?
Very Positive — score 90/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 25%

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Price History

Lowest Price
$0.20
Mar 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.20
US region

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System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
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
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • Requires an Apple processor
  • OS: macOS Big Sur (11)
  • Processor: Apple M1 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 22.79 (CAD)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Steam Achievements Full controller support Steam Trading Cards Captions available Adjustable Text Size Camera Comfort Custom Volume Controls Adjustable Difficulty Keyboard Only Option Mouse Only Option Playable without Timed Input Save Anytime Subtitle Options Steam Cloud Family Sharing
Tags
3D Adventure Atmospheric Choices Matter Controller Detective Female Protagonist First-Person Historical Immersive Sim +10 more
Supported Languages
English*, German, French
*languages with full audio support
Official Website
https://paintbucket.de/en

Player-to-Price Ratio

2.25
7-day avg players per $1 spent

Current Pricing

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CDN$ 22.79
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.20 (Mar 2026)

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
46
total achievements
Featured:
Settling In
Only the Beginning
👍 Recommendations
348
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
12
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
l
Brazilian rating
📦 DLC Available
3
downloadable content
🆘 Support
⚠️ Content Warning
This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages. Some scenes feature disturbing content in the form of narrative text or imagery and a sensitive general theme.
🎁 Purchase Options
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About This Game

Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court?

Detailed Description

Justice requires courage. The courage to uncover truths that no one wants to see. The courage to confront former murderers who now wear suits and command respect. The courage to be threatened, ostracised or worse. And the courage to look into the darkness and be changed forever.

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.

In 1956, Fritz Bauer and his team of “Nazi hunters” demanded justice when everyone else demanded silence. A small team of prosecutors defying an entire nation. Criminals hiding in plain sight as respected citizens. Experience their dangerous struggle through the immersive investigations. Uncover truths a country has fought to keep buried. Challenge a society desperate to rewrite its own past.

  • Investigate two extensive cases based on true Nazi-era crimes

  • Interrogate witnesses and suspects, break through walls of silence and expose lies

  • Witness different versions of events through Esther's "mind's eye" as you perceive testimonies - which may be truthful, distorted, or deliberately false

  • Reconstruct events step by step from fragmented evidence and testimonies

  • Prosecute perpetrators in court with the right charges, where your investigative thoroughness will be put to the test

  • Shape the outcome with multiple endings - succeed in bringing justice or face the harsh reality of a perpetrator walking free

  • Explore Esther's story, her past and her relationships with family, colleagues and the iconic Fritz Bauer

  • Immerse yourself in stunning cell-shaded 3D graphics inspired by 1950s pulp comics, complete with comic panels that reflect the era

  • Listen to full English voice acting bringing every character to life

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing The Darkest Files right now?
Currently 45 players are online.
What genres does The Darkest Files combine?
The game blends Adventure, Indie, and Simulation elements.
Who developed and published The Darkest Files?
Developed and published by Paintbucket Games.
What makes The Darkest Files unique among its genre?
It centers on a prosecutor’s investigation in postwar Germany, unearthing evidence and confronting witnesses to bring perpetrators to court.

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