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The Darkside Detective

Join The Darkside Detective, Francis McQueen, as he investigates the bizarre, the supernatural and those missing cat cases that keep getting dropped on his desk. Is it your kind of game?

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About The Darkside Detective

Join The Darkside Detective, Francis McQueen, as he investigates the bizarre, the supernatural and those missing cat cases that keep getting dropped on his desk.

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IGDB

65%

48 ratings

Steam:

94%

3,776 reviews

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$14.99

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Platforms
PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox · Switch
Release date
July 27, 2017
Length
About 5 hours
Difficulty
2/5 (estimated)
Genres
Point-and-click · Puzzle · Adventure · Indie
Themes
Comedy · Mystery
Perspective
Third person
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Verified
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is The Darkside Detective?
About 5 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is The Darkside Detective on?
The Darkside Detective is available on PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox · Switch.
Does The Darkside Detective have co-op?
No, The Darkside Detective is single-player only.
Does The Darkside Detective run on Steam Deck?
Verified
What does The Darkside Detective cost?
$14.99 on Steam.

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