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Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two overview

Hothead Games | Nov 7, 2008 | game

Released

0players observed · 7 October 2026 - 23:19:36 UTC

AdventureRPGComedySingleplayerFunnySteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2
  • Units sold (VGI)58,579
  • Revenue (VGI)$320,471
  • Review score85% positive

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2
  • Units sold (VGI)58,579
  • Revenue (VGI)$320,471
  • Review score85% positive
  • Total reviews200
  • Release dateNov 7, 2008
  • DeveloperHothead Games
  • PublisherHothead Games

Genres: Adventure, RPG

Company pages: Developer: Hothead GamesPublisher: Hothead Games

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Game overview

Overview

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two comes from Hothead Games and is published by Hothead Games. It arrived on Steam on Nov 7, 2008, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, 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

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 7 October 2026 - 23:19:36 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 85% positive across 200 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two is available in 1 languages including:

English

3 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, and oflc

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumMicrosoft Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™Pentium® III, AMDAthlon™ 1.0 GHz or better System512 MB of available system memory Video Card: ATI Radeon™ 9500 or better, NVIDIA GeForce™ FX 5200 or better, Intel® GMA 950 or better with 64 MB of video memory (shared or dedicated)*Not listedNot listed
macOSMinimumMac OS X 10.5 or later with latest updatesIntel based Mac 1.5 GHz or better1 GB RAMATI Radeon x1600 or better, NVIDIA GeForce 9400 or better Hard Drive: 350MBNot listed

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two has sold up to 58,579 units and has 145 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $320,471. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two overview details

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two is the second installment in the RPG-adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Whether you're a fan of the first installment or new to the series, you'll be able to pick up and play Episode Two as a standalone experience. Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new characters, and discover their distinctive adult humor for a 100% authentic Penny Arcade experience! Create-a-Player System lets you design and develop your own character, seeing it come to life in 3D and in the comic-style 2D cut scenes Dynamic turn-based combat system, over-the-top animations, and team-up moves during enemy battles Classic adventure game play combines with RPG elements to unravel the game's mysteries and puzzles Authentic Penny Arcade story and dialogue written exclusively by Jerry Holkins Includes Gabe, Tycho, Annarchy, the Fruit F*cker and many other favorite Penny Arcade characters, plus new characters designed by Mike Krahulik The ability to carry over your character, stats, abilities, and inventory across all episodes

SteamPulse editorial summary

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two is listed as a game with $7.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Adventure and RPG. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 7 October 2026 - 23:19:36 UTC, a tracked peak of 2, and 85% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GamePrecipice of Darkness, Episode Two
Steam App ID18020
Typegame
Release dateNov 7, 2008
DeveloperHothead Games
PublisherHothead Games
Price$7.99
PlatformsWindows
GenresAdventure, RPG
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players0 · 7 October 2026 - 23:19:36 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak2
Positive reviews170
Negative reviews30
Total reviews200
Positive percent85%
Review typeVery Positive
Recommendations145
Average playtime619 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateNov 7, 2008
Official Steam feed update (UTC)26 August 2011 - 16:45:00 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)7 October 2026 - 23:19:36 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)7 October 2026 - 23:19:36 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)7 October 2026 - 23:19:36 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
PervertNo description
MillionaireNo description
Moving On UpNo description
ArsonistNo description
EndgameNo description
Can't Nobody Hold You DownNo description
Steel CannibalNo description
Lab AssistantNo description
Reluctant HeroNo description
The Strength To RuleNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support emailNot available
Support URLNot available
Legal noticePenny Arcade, the Penny Arcade logo, and the Penny Arcade Adventures logo are trademarks of Penny Arcade, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Hothead, the Hothead Games logo, and the On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness logo are trademarks of Hothead Games, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/18020
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/18020/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/18020
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Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two?

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two's latest SteamPulse observation records 0 players at 7 October 2026 - 23:19:36 UTC, with a tracked peak of 2 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 10 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two growing or declining recently?

October 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 0 players; the highest observed daily value is 0 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is September 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (59.7%), Canada (7.5%), Australia (6%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (49.2%), Canada (6.4%), Australia (5.1%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (60.5%), Canada (5.6%), Australia (4.3%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (40.7%), China (7.1%), Canada (5.8%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two?

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two currently sits at 85% positive across 200 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 170 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two have?

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two currently has about 414 tracked Steam followers as of 23 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two?

Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two is currently listed at $7.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 145, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

85% positive, 170 positive, 30 negative

Price and discount

$7.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing

Achievements

12

Platform releases
  • Steam 29 October 2008

DLC and packages

Penny Arcade Adventures: Precipice of Darkness, Episode TwoBuy Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two #1126$7.99Penny Arcade Adventures: Precipice of Darkness Combo PackBuy Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two #7135$11.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™ Processor: Pentium® III, AMDAthlon™ 1.0 GHz or better System Memory: 512 MB of available system memory Video Card: ATI Radeon™ 9500 or better, NVIDIA GeForce™ FX 5200 or better, Intel® GMA 950 or better with 64 MB of video memory (shared or dedicated)* Sound Card: Windows supported sound card Hard Disk: 350 MB of available hard drive space *video cards require la…

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