97Steam
2024
Top Rated
MiSide
MUST PLAY
Adventure·RPG
The Darkest Files stands out as one of the best Adventure/Simulation titles in recent memory.
93
Verdict
96%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% positive from 580 reviews)
Compelling narrative and story
Limited professional critic coverage
The Darkest Files is a historical investigation and courtroom game based on true crimes of the Nazi era. Investigate cold cases, search for clues, interrogate witnesses, immerse the crimes and defend your case in court to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
Paper Trail
Start filling your case file with evidence.
85.6%
unlocked
Settling In
Unbox your personal belongings.
82.9%
unlocked
On the Safe Side
Successfully question a witnesses statement.
75.5%
unlocked
Only the Beginning
Complete the first day at the office.
75.4%
unlocked
Old Wounds
Listen to Ms Naumann's retelling of events.
71.8%
unlocked
Purring affair
Pet the cat.
71.1%
unlocked
Red Tape
Find all additional documents in your first case.
68.1%
unlocked
At a Glance
Learn how to reconstruct the turn of events.
66.5%
unlocked
Up for it
Listen to Mr Kiebitz' version of the story.
66.1%
unlocked
Recollection
Unlock a buried memory.
65%
unlocked
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German Developer Award 2025
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Paper Trail
Start filling your case file with evidence.
85.6%
unlocked
Settling In
Unbox your personal belongings.
82.9%
unlocked
On the Safe Side
Successfully question a witnesses statement.
75.5%
unlocked
Only the Beginning
Complete the first day at the office.
75.4%
unlocked
Old Wounds
Listen to Ms Naumann's retelling of events.
71.8%
unlocked
Purring affair
Pet the cat.
71.1%
unlocked
Red Tape
Find all additional documents in your first case.
68.1%
unlocked
At a Glance
Learn how to reconstruct the turn of events.
66.5%
unlocked
Up for it
Listen to Mr Kiebitz' version of the story.
66.1%
unlocked
Recollection
Unlock a buried memory.
65%
unlocked
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