Through the Darkest of Times (2020)
- Developer
- Paintbucket Games
- Publisher
- HandyGames
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.2 of 5, 1,146 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 5.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
As a resistance leader in Nazi Berlin, you constantly weigh risky, meaningful decisions against the ever-present threat of discovery and loss.
tenseatmosphericdarkemotionalpunishinghistoricalmanagementstory rich
What players say
Players praise the game's historical perspective and emotional impact, but are split on its gameplay, calling it a text-heavy, linear strategy sim where history cannot be changed, and some report bugs or limited replay value.
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