Fear the Dark Unknown overview

Overview

Fear the Dark Unknown comes from Dreamlight Games Studios SL and is published by Dreamlight Games Studios SL. It arrived on Steam on Dec 2, 2019, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Fear the Dark Unknown's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 23 September 2026 - 21:59:01 UTC, with a tracked peak near 9. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 66% positive across 161 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Fear the Dark Unknown is available in 6 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Fear the Dark Unknown has sold up to 4,860 units and has 148 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $89,979. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Fear the Dark Unknown overview details

Fear the Dark Unknown combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

"It is said that our worst fears come from within. But... What if there were a greater fear than we are capable of conceiving? What if that terror were much closer than we think? Suffering is the only way. Fear is a necessary evil." What kind of curse does the Beresford mansion keep inside? For 200 years its inhabitants have suffered the consequences of an unknown shadow, a dark being who walks among us, and whose existence extends beyond what we imagine. Now James and Chloe will face the ultimate test of their lives. They will know the true horror. The suffering of a father. The despair of a daughter. The clock is ticking and the survival game can no longer be stopped. GAMEPLAY Fear the Dark Unknown transports you to the great survival horror classics of the 90's. Choosing between two protagonists , with a fixed camera system that enhances the feeling of being immense in a true horror movie. Face a multitude of challenges, certain deaths and enemies of various kinds that will force you not to waste a bullet. Face them, hide or even flee from them. All mixed with a wealth of puzzles , integrated into the story, which will allow you to learn more details of the Beresford mansion and the Dark Unknown. KEY FEATURES Enjoy more than 30 hours playing two totally different adventures with James Sullivan and his daughter Chloe. Four difficulty levels for combat , from those who want a ride to those who enjoy suffering with each combat. Choose between your four weapons and don't waste a bullet. Survival is your main goal, and it's not easy. Thoroughly examine every room. You ne…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Fear the Dark Unknown is listed as a game with $29.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action, Adventure, and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 23 September 2026 - 21:59:01 UTC, a tracked peak of 9, and 66% positive reviews.

Content descriptors

Blood and gore in realistic graphics. Violence on human and human-like characters. Fear-inducing atmosphere, events and characters.

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Support and legal notes

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