The Darkest Files
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?
96.2Rating
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About This Game
The Darkest Files is a adventure/indie game designed for single-player, developed by Paintbucket Games and released in 2025. With an estimated 20,000 copies sold, it is considered a modest seller on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 96.2/100 — a exceptional reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 7.42 hours, with side content bringing that to 8.57 hours, and a completionist run can reach 12.03 hours. The game has 3 DLCs available, expanding the base experience with additional content. Players commonly describe it as Adventure, Detective, Historical, Female Protagonist and Puzzle.
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User Reviews
96.2
Overall Score / 100
9.6/10
Steam (652 reviews)
Playtime Estimates
7.42h
🎯 Main Story
8.57h
⭐ Main + Sides
12.03h
💯 Completionist
Based on 14 player submissions
DLCs (3)
The Darkest Files: Prosecutor Edition Upgrade
$19.99
The Darkest Files: Supporter Edition Upgrade
$4.99
The Darkest Files: Soundtrack
$7.99
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Game Information
Release Date
March 25, 2025
Developer
Paintbucket Games
Publisher
Paintbucket Games
Platforms
Windows, Mac
Controller
Full Support
Price
$19.99
Analytics & Metrics
Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
75
Hard to call the data is inconsistent at this point.
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.
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System Requirements
🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
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
Minimum
- Requires an Apple processor
- OS: macOS Big Sur (11)
- Processor: Apple M1 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 5 GB available space
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