- Update #8 - Cistern overhaul, obstacles on maps, additional storage chest - 16 February 2026
Hey everyone,after more than a year since release, I'm happy to share a new update of the game with you.As I shared with you last April, I was at the point where I said that Dead of Darkness is finished as is. However, while working on my next project and recently revisiting Dead of Darkness, I noticed a few things that I felt needed improvement. Some of these have been mentioned by players as well, so maybe some of you will be pleased with the new changes:1. Additional itembox in the mines One of the most frustrating moments of likely having to backtrack is when entering the western part of the mines. Not only is it required to bring a special key, but also the lantern for the dark area behind it. So in a worst-case scenario, players had to backtrack two times to the save room in the Graham Memorial basement. To prevent that from happening, I've placed an additional itembox very close…
- Dead of Darkness celebrates its first anniversary! - 23 January 2026
Today Dead of Darkness has its first anniversary! 🥳To celebrate, the game is now 35% off on Steam (the highest discount yet!) And... here is a small tease of the next project I’m working on (hopefully it will be revealed later this year)
- Dead of Darkness will be at Comic Con Stuttgart 2025 - 20 November 2025
Excited to announce that Dead of Darkness will be at Comic Con Stuttgart (Germany) from November 29th to November 30th!You’ll find me in Hall 10 in the Gaming Zone.Swing by the booth to play the game, have a chat, or just grab a poster or some goodies.More information can be found here:https://www.comiccon.de/
- Halloween Sale - 22 October 2025
HALLOWEEN SALE!Dead of Darkness is now 30% OFF on Steam! (that's the highest discount yet!)Sale lasts until November 1st!
- 25% off during Steam Autumn Sale - 2 October 2025
Hey,Dead of Darkness is now 25% off during the Steam Autumn Sale!Go check it out and feel free to leave a review, it supports me a lot in terms of visibility :)Kind regards,Markus
- 25% off during the "Games Forged in Germany" event! - 24 July 2025
Dead of Darkness is now 25% off during the "Games Forged in Germany" event, running from July 24 to July 31. That's the highest discount yet!Also make sure to check out all the other amazing games participating in the event! :)
- 20% Off During Summer Sale & Console Version Announcement (physical too!) - 26 June 2025
Hey,Dead of Darkness is now 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale!Also, the game will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S next week on July 2. The game has been ported by Eastasiasoft.Physical editions for consoles are also in the works, with more details to be shared at a later date.
- Dead of Darkness 20% off during the Zombies vs. Vampires Fest - 26 May 2025
Dead of Darkness is participating in the Zombies vs. Vampires Fest, which means that you can get the game now for 20% off!
- Trading Cards, Console Ports and Sale! - 10 April 2025
Hi everyone, Over the past few weeks, I’ve released a bunch of smaller updates that mostly addressed bugs reported in the forums or on Discord. Today, I'm happy to share with you a bigger Steam-related update! Community Items Starting right now, Dead of Darkness also has community items! Trading Cards – These showcase some of the detailed creature concept art created for the game, along with additional information on each creature. Badges Emoticons – Showing various expressions of Miles and Olivia, some of which weren’t even used in the final release. Backgrounds – Based on the game’s key art, some also show additional creature details. Console Ports This is the question I get the most, and while I don’t think it affects the majority of you here, a few words on console ports: The game will release on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The ports are being developed by…
- Update 6 - 08.04.2025 - 8 April 2025
This update fixed a few minor issues and one bigger bug: -Fixed that it was possible to re-visit the large area in Graham Manor 3F after having survived the enemy ambush with Olivia
- Update 5 - 03.03.2025 - 2 March 2025
Update 5 - 03.03.2025 Fixed a bug where some Xbox Controllers didn't properly register Select/Back/View- as well as R2-button presses when connected via Bluetooth Fixed a glitch where Olivia moved weirdly in place for a few frames during one of the last dialogue scenes Fixed a bug where a boss could get briefly stuck in the walls Fixed a bug where a sound in an endgame scene was played multiple times at once Fixed a typo in the English achievement descriptions Fixed the map layout in Graham Manor 1F for the puzzle room with the two statues and the large chest
- Update 4 - 16.02.2025 - 16 February 2025
Update 4 - 16.02.2025 Hi all. There is a new update for Dead of Darkness. There was one game breaking bug that would cause Olivia to lose all items from her inventory and itemchest during a switch from Olivia to Miles. This was reported to me two times. The bad thing about this bug is that you will only notice it ~1 hour after it happened. Should you have run into this issue, please reach out to me either on Discord or contactretrofictiongamescom, so that we can see if I can help you fix your save game. More details below: Fixed a bug where the game could crash in the bar in Graham Manor when accidentally clicking with the mouse on a invisible debugging trigger area in the outer frame of the room Fixed a bug where skipping the St. Albion sequence AFTER Olivia gave Miles the injection could cause Olivias data to be erased (inventory, itemchest etc.) Fixed a bug where blood pools were vis…
- Update 3 - 02.02.2025 - 2 February 2025
Small update: Hotfix: Fixed a bug where sometimes the Adam room key wasn't dropped. This wasn't game breaking, but prevented players from getting a weapon upgrade Fixed a bug where in some very rare cases the tutorial message for equipping weapons could lead to a crash when using the keyboard
- Update 2 - Build 1.1.6 - 31 January 2025
Hi all, a new patch has been released. This patch removes a few bugs and adjusts the balancing of the game. I adjusted the difficulty of the Path of Faith and Tower of Faith for the difficulties Moderate, Easy and Very Easy. Detailed More details below: 31.01.2025 - Build 1.1.6 Fixed a few obsolete warp triggers that were still visible in Inspect mode Fixed two bugs where you could enter the dark part of the old tunnels without receiving a prompt that reminds you to carry the lantern Fixed a bug where killing Danielle could cause a crash when re-entering the room Fixed a bug where skipping one of the final scenes mid-cutscene could lead to a game freeze Added that the hammer will be removed permanently from the inventory after two uses Adjusted the Joseph 2nd Phase enemy hitbox Slightly readjusted the statue puzzle in Graham Manor Fixed a bug where using first aid kits, antivenom, stron…
- Update 1 - 26.01.2025 - Build 1.1.5 - 26 January 2025
Hi all, I have just released a patch that deals with some of the bugs that have already been reported and that I've been able to reproduce. One of them caused crashes, so be sure to keep your game updated. There are a few other (seemingly rare) issues that I'm still working on. If you encounter any bugs or other weird behaviour, please report it in the forum, I've created an extra subforum for these issues. Thank you! Fixed a bug where you couldn't inspect the dead body of a maid in Graham Manor (will only work in a new game) Fixed a bug where you could pass terrain in the final sequence of the game that shouldn't be passable Fixed a bug where the first boss rarely could get stuck in place due to a collision on a light source Fixed a bug where disabling tutorial messages could lead to a crash Fixed a bug where the text for difficulty options was cut off at the edge of the screen in some…
- Dead of Darkness is OUT NOW! - 23 January 2025
Dead of Darkness is OUT NOW on Steam! Experience an old-school survival-horror adventure with a gripping story. Will you survive the horrors that lurk on Velvet Island? Save often. Plan your routes and inventory space carefully. Only fight when you have to. Adjust the difficulty if you have to. Depending on your choices, the game can be challenging even on Moderate. As the Steam page says, I HIGHLY recommend playing the game with a controller. If you have to stick to the keyboard, you can rebind most buttons to your personal preference. With all that said: Now go get yourself a bag of Cheetos and a bottle of Surge, hook up your PC to the next CRT you can find, put your phone off the hook, shut the curtains, fire up Dead of Darkness and game like it's 1996. I hope you will enjoy the game!
- Game Details - 9 January 2025
Hi all, with the release date coming closer, I'd like to share with you some details on what you can expect from Dead of Darkness. Game Length The total game length of Dead of Darkness will be somewhere around 12 hours, depending on the difficulty setting (see below) and your playstyle. It's grown much bigger than I originally anticipated! Difficulty Settings There will be six difficulty settings in Dead of Darkness, four available from the start and two unlockable: Very Easy – Essentially a story mode, ideal for those unfamiliar with survival horror games or who simply want to enjoy the story. Easy – Easier than Normal, while still providing tense moments without major challenges. You won't have to worry about resource management on this difficulty setting. Moderate – If you're a survival horror veteran and know when do dodge enemies/how to manage your resources, this will most likely…
- Release Date announcement - 14 December 2024
Hi all, I'm happy to finally share that Dead of Darkness will release on Steam on January 23rd, 2025! It's been almost 4 years since I drafted the first few ideas for the game late at night on Christmas Eve 2020. Back then, I never would have thought that the project would grow to the size and scope it has today—let alone reach an actual Steam release! In case you missed it, here is the list of the voice cast for Dead of Darkness: Bradley Gareth ("My Time at Portia", "Genshin Impact","Tiny Tina's Wonderlands") Abigail Turner ("Remothered: Broken Porcelain","My Time at Portia","Immortals of Aveum") Paul Moran ("Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader") Alex Mai ("Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty","Live A Live","One Piece") Alice Himora ("Re: Cutie Honey", "Honkai: Star Rail.","Ikai") Ginger Sue ("My Time at Sandrock","Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat","Genshin Impact") Christ Sharpes ("Return of the Obra Din…
- Dead of Darkness - Steam Next Stream - 12 June 2024
Hey, during the Steam Next Festival, I'll stream demo gameplay and be available in the chat if you have any questions. :) Kind regards, Markus
- Dead of Darkness - Steam Next Stream - 10 June 2024
Hey, during the Steam Next Festival, I'll stream demo gameplay and be available in the chat if you have any questions. :) Kind regards, Markus
