- Akupara Games 10 Year Anniversary Schedule - 3 September 2026
Hey DectectivesWe’re 3 days away from our 10 year anniversary Direct and livestream on September 6th!Right after the Akupara Direct, we will be livestreaming quite a few games from the Akupara Games library! We hope to see you there! Come join on September 6th at Noon PT for hours of announcements and fun! Also both Darkside Detective and Darkside Detective: Fumble in the Dark have been discounted in our Publisher Sale to celebrate!https://store.steampowered.com/sale/akuparagames10yearanniversary -riv otter
- The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon demo is out now! - 25 March 2026
Hey Detectives, The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon demo is out now!The demo covers the first half of the first case, “Honey, I Shrunk the Detectives,” which I’m sure you can guess– is about Dooley and McQueen getting shrunk to the size of mice in the Darkside Division offices. Talking rats! Magical artifacts! Particularly poor plumbing! This case has everything, so give it a try. Join the other detectives as they solve and discuss the first case.https://discord.gg/spookydoorwaygames -Riv otter
- Introducing The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon - 9 December 2025
Hey Detectives, If you were watching the Unity Awards you would have seen us announcing The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon!The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon brings six new mind-melting cases to the mix where Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley might have to get a bit serious. Like 1% serious. .1% serious? .01% serious?Misdemeanours nap and corruption rarely gets out of bed but crime? Crime never sleeps...That may be why Detective McQueen is so pale... But if not him, who else would keep Twin Lake's arcane crooks and supernatural delinquents at bay? Nobody, that's who - because he and his trusted, if not trustworthy, sidekick Officer Dooley are The Darkside Division. Twin Lake's crack(ed) force tasked with keeping the city's streets ghoul-free and human-expensive.Our dream(y) team are back and they're more ready than ever to put the zing in Van Helsing. Sadly for th…
- Try Out The Blake Manor LudoNarraCon Demo - 2 May 2025
Hey Detectives! We’re excited to share that The Séance of Blake Manor is an Official Selection of LudoNarraCon and is featured as part of the narrative steam festival from 1st – 5th May 2025. Alongside the event we have opened the doors to Blake Manor, inviting you to join the guests and staff as our first public demo goes live. You’ll be able to explore the Manor, learn more about the staff and guests of the mysterious hotel and begin your investigation into the disappearance of Evelyn Deane. The demo will be available until 5th May, so make sure to check it out while it’s available. Wishlist The Séance of Blake Manor now https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/The_Sance_of_Blake_Manor/
- Spooky Doorway's Next Game! - 17 March 2025
Hello Detectives! My creators, those lovely losers at Spooky Doorway Games, have just announced The Séance of Blake Manor! It's got a detective (like me) with a spooky mystery (also like me), but it's got faces and three dimensions (unlike me). It doesn't have a Dooley, though. So I'm still winning. They are working it with publisher Raw Fury and it's looking very spooky indeed. Check out the Steam Page and DON'T FORGET TO WISH LIST IT! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/The_Sance_of_Blake_Manor/
- Akupara Games Celebrates 8 Year with Sales and Livestream - 4 October 2024
Hey Akuparians! Guess what, it’s our birthday!, Akupara Games is turning 8 years old and to celebrate, we have put The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark on sale for 53% off! Be sure to grab those deals, check out our lovely event page, and check out the sales! Maybe the game you’ve been waiting for is waiting for you here, with a crisp sale to match. https://store.steampowered.com/sale/akuparagames8thanniversarysale Also, to celebrate, we will be hosting a multi-hour stream with tons of activities, announcements, and more! Stream is starting at 11:45 PM PDT! We really hope to see you there - and here’s to another year of publishing your favorite indie games on the market https://www.twitch.tv/akuparagames - Riv otter
- Updating the OST - Adding case 7, 8, and 9 songs to the OST - 14 June 2024
Hey detectives, We have updated the OST in Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark to include the music from the bonus cases of Ghosts of Christmas Passed, One Flew Into The Cuckoo’s Nest, and Tales From The Darkside! If you already own the OST, the music should already be in your library! -riv otter
- Release notes - The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark update 2.66.1626.10 - 15 March 2024
Release notes - The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark update 2.32.1295.10815 The audio filter applied on the pause/options menu in game carrying over when exiting a case. The ‘loading’ music having a muffled sound to it. PlayStation Controllers Set up having some of the wrong button images on PC Platforms Press to Start Screen not detecting PlayStation Controllers until after input on PC Platforms Dialogue repeating every time you visit a certain Screen Strange issue with the Screens being cut off Brightside: Bits Box Interactivity Issue D-Pad occasionally not working in the Main Menus PS5 Controller not working on most PC Platforms Pause being enabled during Black Screen Transitions Some issues with the Interrogation Minigame and Bits Box Minigame Small issue with the wrong Hotspots sometimes being layered on top in the Bits Box Minigame Being able to place the Figurines anywher…
- Release notes - The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark - 2.32.378.9106 - 30 January 2024
Bugfixes: - Issue with dialogue not being in the correct state after Resetting the game, causing softocks - Issue using the Click to Start Menu Issue with a controller - Loading Screen Music only playing for a brief second when exiting a Case - Various Dialogue Choices and Menu issues - Case 4: Ticket Booth Translation Issues - Restarting a Case while Dialogue is on Screen making Dialogue Choices unable to be interacted with - Item Hotspots overlapping inventory causing the wrong item to be picked up on smaller screens - Case 6: Cables Hotspot disappearring after picking one up - Case 6: Save/Load making the Science Bench Hotspot layer over Mcking's hotspot - Case 4: Save/Load causing McQueen's hotspot to reappear at his previously position - Hotspot text not layering above items when dragging them - Case 2: No Door SFX when entering and leaving Nanny Dooley's Room - Raxa Case: Save/Loa…
- The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark - Nintendo Switch / PS5 Patch Notes - 5 December 2023
Hey detectives, We have released a patch for Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark that fixed some hotspot inconsistencies and placements which could interfere with the players’ inventory, fixed an issue with some achievements not firing, and more. You can read the full patch notes below. Patch Notes Fixed an issue with some achievements not firing Fixed some hotspots inconsistencies and placements which could interfere with the players’ inventory Fixed some dialogue errors and typos Fixed some visual and sfx glitches which would appear after a save/load Fixed an issue where resetting the game caused the Power Button to show in the the Main Menu on Consoles Optimisation and improvements to performance and load times Fixed some gameplay blockers where players where unable to progress past certain screens Fixed issues with remapping controls Added some missing localisation Fixed issue…
- Patch Notes: The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark 2.29.304.6649 - 13 October 2023
Bug Fixes: Controller Issue related to dragging Items run.exe minigame does not work
- 13 days left for the Dooley and McQueen plushie crowdfunder - 22 February 2023
Hey, detectives! There are 13 days left to fund the Dooley and McQueen plushies! Mcqueen is 71% funded and Dooley is 69% funded. If you purchase both the plushies you will get 10% off your order! Remember: In order for these cuties to get shipped out, we need the campaign to reach 100%! https://shop.makeship.com/3Jggm4P While you wait for the campaign to reach 100% (after telling your pals, of course), head on over to your local coffee shop with some pals, and you may see some familiar faces while you grab a bite together. Can you find ALL of the different easter eggs in the art? -Riv Otter
- Dooley and McQueen plushies! - 14 February 2023
Hey, detectives! We’re teaming up with Makeship to develop Dooley and McQueen plushies! We’re thrilled to announce the crowdfunding campaign for Dooley and McQueen plushies with Makeship. Take Dooley and McQueen with you on your own investigations! These plushies have velcro on their hands to hold items like hotdogs, a magical occult book or even… each other’s hands. 👀 Pre-orders start now until March 7th! As this is a crowd-funding campaign, in order for these to be made and shipped to you all, the campaign must reach 100%! https://shop.makeship.com/3Jggm4P -Riv Otter
- Case 9 Out Now! - 27 October 2022
If you were watching the Akupara section of MIX Next Publisher Spotlight you would have seen that the final case, Tales From The Darkside, is now available for you to enjoy! If you missed the trailer you can view it here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFF5ef-WU5U This one case is actually three mini cases back to back where you’ll join the fan favorite side characters to solve the mysteries of Twin Lake! Will the Bloodwolves, the Brightside Division, and Rexa each solve their cases and save Twin Lake? -Riv Otter
- Clues to Case 9 in MIX Next - 20 October 2022
Hey, detectives! I have found some clues about where to find the next announcement for the final case. Darkside Detective: Fumble in the Dark will be featured in the MIX Publisher Spotlight with new exciting announcements about the upcoming free update. The MIX Publisher Spotlight is a special section of MIX Next, the Akupara Publisher Showcase will announce details about upcoming titles, drop new content for our released games and even reveal the next, new Akupara game! The MIX Publisher Spotlight will go live on October 27th at 12pm PST | 3PM EST. Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mediaindieexchange https://youtu.be/ACYgi2G1u5M -Riv Otter
- Announcing The Final Bonus Case(s)! - 1 October 2022
Hey Detectives! With Halloween almost here, I’m excited to announce the first ever, very special one-of-a-kind, three-in-one bonus case coming to The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark! You’ll join fan favorite side characters from all throughout the series and solve these back-to-back anthology cases! The Bloodwolves tackle a cryptic new threat from deep beneath the waves– all while trying to win the championship pennant as a little league baseball team. Can Devon keep his mouth shut long enough to hit a home run? Can Emily refrain from using her baseball bat as a deadly weapon? Will Dooley coach these kids in the fine art of detective work to solve the case and win the big game? Not really! But it’s fun nonetheless. The Brightside Division investigates the dangerous new drug kingpin taking over the criminal underworld of the Darkside. Streets flooded with heinous drugs, like dis…
- A Fumble in the Dark wins 4 awards at the Irish Game Awards - 8 July 2022
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark has won 4 Imirt Irish Game Awards! We picked up Best Tech, Best Audio, Best Narrative and GAME OF THE YEAR!
- The Nigel Plush Makeship Campaign Just Got Funded! - 30 April 2022
Hey, detectives! Just chiming in to point that our good friend, the dinosaur you all know and love, Nigel has been funded on Makeship! If you'd like to get your Nigel plush, you have about two weeks from today to round out your purchase! For more details, check in with the Makeship campaign here: https://www.makeship.com/products/nigel-jumbo-plush That's all the news that's fit to print! Enjoy your weekend! -Buddy
- We're Crowdfunding a Nigel Jumbo Plush! - 15 April 2022
Hey, detectives! Hope everyone's enjoying the new case! And keeping your thoughts away from the lizard people by wearing your trusty tin foil hat, like our good friend Nigel! If you'd like a little conspiracy theorist all your own, click this link to take a look at Nigel's fluffy, big foot believing self. Here's how the campaign will work: 1) The campaign runs for three weeks! 2) Once we get 200 orders, the plushes get made! 3) Orders are only open during the campaign and can't be placed once it completes, so get them now! The Nigel plush comes with a copy of the first game free, so if you're itching to find a way to introduce your friends to Darkside Detective, this is a spectacular opportunity. And if you wanna see what makes Nigel so famous in the first place, make sure you come hang out in the Akupara Games Discord this monday at 7PM Eastern/4PM Pacific to watch me stream the Loch M…
- Play "One Flew Into the Cuckoo's Nest" Today! - 14 April 2022
Hey, Detectives! New Case Welcome to another case for McQueen and Dooley in the quaint little city of Twin Lakes. This time, our intrepid detectives find a note saying they should head to the Twin Lakes Botanical Gardens. What could possibly be in store? Vegetarian werewolves? A mean, green mother from inner space? A space ghost on a trip coast to coast? None of those things! But if you want more information, you'll have to play a little Darkside Detective to figure them out! Chinese Localization Today's update also adds Chinese localization for the Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark! We've gotten A TON of feedback from chinese players that they'd love to play the game in their native language, so we're very happy to oblige them! Nigel Makeship Plush Alongside the release of the new case, we're also debuting the Nigel Makeship plush! Makeship is a crowdfunding site where you can p…
