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The Darkside Detective
The Darkside Detective Stats & OverviewStore page details, rankings, sales estimates, and platform support
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
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Product Type
Game
Franchise
Akupara Games, The Darkside Detective
Recent Reviews
Very Positive (22)
All Reviews
Very Positive (3.84k)
User Rating
94.58%
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Current Average Daily CCU
7
Wishlists
120.29k
Followers
11.38k
Top Sellers4273 (ATH:60)
Ranked 4273 on 21-08-2026.
Best: 60 on 28-07-2017, daily ranking
Best: 60 on 28-07-2017, daily ranking
Most Played-- (ATH:428)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 428 on 10-02-2019, daily ranking
Best: 428 on 10-02-2019, daily ranking
Original Price
$14.99
Current Price
$14.99
Gross Revenue
$192.59k
Units Sold
59.37k
Player Modes
Controller Support
Achievements
The Darkside Detective Revenue & Sales EstimatesRegional sales, revenue, reviews and player trends over time
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Is The Darkside Detective Worth It? Player Reviews AnalyzedAI-powered summary, highlights, dimensional insights and SWOT analysis
"The game is highly enjoyable and immersive due to its creative cases, nostalgic elements from the 80s and 90s, and the combination of humor with a heartwarming storyline, yet it suffers from perceived unfunny humor with random puzzle solutions that detract from the experience, a short gameplay flow that jumps between ideas, and mediocre quality in puzzles, background music, and sound effects, which collectively lead to criticisms regarding its overall execution, while some players appreciate character relationships and the quirky music, they also note that the writing style can feel cringe-worthy and lacks emotional depth, resulting in a mixed reception that emphasizes both the charm it offers and the areas needing improvement."
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| Name | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | 1.44k | $19.99 | $93.41k | 24.18k | Akupara Games | |
| 98% | 7.45k | $34.99 | $3.66m | 262.03k | YUZUSOFT | |
| 86% | 415 | $19.99 | $57.63k | 9.51k | Akupara Games | |
| 95% | 17.52k | $5.99 | $35.79m | 11.00m | Rusty Lake | |
| 92% | 4.63k | $24.99 | $19.79m | 2.45m | Akupara Games |
What Else Do The Darkside Detective Players Also Play?Based on real player follow and wishlist data
By Followers
Total: 10
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| Name | Player Overlap | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13% | 87% | 1.02m | $59.99 | $1.92b | 54.43m | -- | |
| 13% | 92% | 136.15k | $31.99 | $48.64m | 7.83m | -- | |
| 12% | 96% | 877.64k | $199.99 | $3.69b | 105.33m | Baldur's Gate | |
| 13% | 83% | 428.50k | $59.99 | $417.80m | 30.45m | -- | |
| 11% | 92% | 1.20m | $599.00k | $4.32b | 132.82m | -- |
* Based on players who follow this game, showing the games they also follow most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.
By Wishlists
Total: 10
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| Name | Player Overlap | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11% | 96% | 234.26k | $19.99 | $82.60m | 10.19m | -- | |
| 13% | 98% | 253.05k | $34.99 | $188.74m | 13.19m | -- | |
| 12% | 92% | 145.81k | $29.99 | $38.85m | 4.48m | -- | |
| 13% | 83% | 428.50k | $59.99 | $417.80m | 30.45m | -- | |
| 8% | 94% | 59.53k | $24.99 | $13.65m | 1.22m | Rain World, Akupara Games |
* Based on players who have wishlisted this game, showing the games they also wishlist most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.