The Dark Room (2018)
- Developer
- Developers At Large, John Robertson
- Publisher
- John Robertson
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Early Access
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 124 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A sadistic retro text-adventure that blends dark humor with punishing puzzles, making you feel both clever and frustrated as you explore its hidden story.
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What players say
Players praise the dark humor and voice acting, noting it is entertaining in short bursts despite frequent deaths. However, many say the game is very short and updates stalled, leaving the early access release feeling abandoned.
Screenshots
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