Is The Darkside Detective Worth Playing in 2026?
2017
Google Stadia
PlayStation 4
Linux
Android
Only If You Have Time
Middling reviews. Fine for a deep backlog session if the genre really pulls you, not a priority pick.
Time to Beat
3.7h
Main Story
5.6h
Main + Extras
6.5h
Completionist
Aggregated review score: 65/100 · Developed by Spooky Doorway · Published by Akupara Games
Should You Play It?
Worth It If...
- ✓ This clears in a weekend (3.7h main story), pick it up without derailing anything else in your backlog.
- ✓ There's a solid chunk of extra content beyond the credits if you want more (5.6h with extras, 6.5h to 100%).
- ✓ You enjoy puzzle-box logic and poking at every corner of a scene.
- ✓ You like being made to think, not just react.
Skip It If...
- ✗ Reviews are mixed (65/100). It has fans, but it is not a consensus win.
- ✗ You want a game with real longevity. This is over almost as soon as it starts (3.7h main story).
- ✗ You want fast-paced gameplay. This is deliberate and puzzle-heavy by design.
- ✗ You want fast-paced action. This asks you to slow down and solve, not react.
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