Steam news25 Mar 2026The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon demo is out now!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. Joi…
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 an…
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 th…
Hey Akuparians! Guess what, it’s our birthday!, Akupara Games is turning 8 years old and to celebrate, we have put The Darkside Detective on sale for 78% 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. Also, to celebrate, we will be hosting a multi-hour stream…
Hey Detectives ! We have a new detective on the force. They’re a bit small and really really enjoy bread but I’m sure we’ll get along great. I expect you both to get along and use your detective skills to solve those unsolved cases out there. We have teamed up with the quacking detective over at Happy Broccoli Games to bring you, the Duckside Detective Bundle which includes both The Darkside De…
The Darkside Detective - Bug Fix Update v2.66.1626.10816 · The Case Files will flickering any time you enter the Main Menu · 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 · Click to Start Menu Issue using controllers · The D-Pad occasionally not working in the…
Bugfixes · Issue with Dialogue not being in the correct state after Resetting the game, causing softlocks · Language: How to Play, controller screen layout is inconsistencies between languages · In Windowed Mode the Cursor doesn't Scale and Items don't Scale with everything else except when dragging them · Game won't save after completing the second case · Case 4: Possible to un-light the Nodes…
Hey detectives, We have released a patch for Darkside Detective that fixed issues with older save files not being compatible with current DSD1 Builds, fixed issues where saving during a case causes the player to load into an infinite loop, and more. You can read the full patch notes below. Patch Notes · Fixed issue with older save files not being compatible with current DSD1 Builds · Fixed the…
Hello everyone! This update fixes an issue that was preventing game progress from saving! There are couple of steps to complete in order to get your save files to work correctly with the new update. Before playing the latest update, please follow these instructions: · First go into your The Darkside Detective folder at C:\\Users\\\\AppData\\LocalLow\\Spooky Doorway\\The Darkside Detective · Bac…
Fixes: · Cotton candy in the inventory blocked by giant tree hotspot · Game freezes a little before and after Dialogue Chunks · Controller Issue related to dragging Items · Case 5: The sticky tape that's supposed to be in Nigel's lair is not there, and strange portrait visual issue
Fixed the following bugs: · Black screen on Baits Motel · No Transition In Between Screens · if you give emily the milk out of order, the candy shop is closed and you cannot add floss to fountain, breaking case · Dialogue not refreshing correctly · Achievements not triggering reliably · load music carries into cases · Tape hotspot on table in cave in Loch Mess remains after picking up tape · Un…
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%! While you wait for the campaign to reach 100% (after telling your pals, of course), head on over to your loca…
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 unt…
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: That's all the news that's fit to print! Enjoy your weekend! -Buddy
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 20…
Hey, Detectives! Well, well, well, if it isn't new cases coming to The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark . Coming soon, you say? Completely free for all players of the second Darkside game, you say? LIKELY STORY! If you want me to take your story seriously, you're going to need to provide me an alibi. Like a reveal trailer for all three bonus cases! You have that, you say? Well, I guess…
Good news Darkside detectives, we've pushed an update to The Darkside Detective ! As you may be aware, we recently released The Darkside Detective on new platforms (e.g. Xbox , PS4, PS5 & Stadia ), as well as a sequel called The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (which is also available on Xbox , PS4, PS5 , Switch and Stadia ) and as part of that development process, we made a bunch of i…
Hello again, Detectives! It's finally here! You can play The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark right here, right now. Picking up after the events of the first game's final case, A Fumble in the Dark answers all the important questions that have been on all of our minds! · What's McQueen been doing since Dooley's gone? · What's Dooley's grandma like? · How on Earth is there a castle full…
The Darkside Detective is now available on PS4, PS5, Stadia, and Xbox (compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X.) With the release of The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark on April 15th (next week!) it's a great opportunity for you to head back, check out all nine cases in the first game before returning to Twin Lakes. Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darksid…
How's it going, all you spooky folks? In case you haven't heard, Hitcents is running a big exciting Steam event called The Big Adventure Event this week! From January 21st to the 25th, a bunch of adventure games are getting together for this celebration of all things adventure-y and point-and-click-y. So, obviously, The Darkside Detective is part of it! We've got a bunch of fun streams popping…
Eagle-eyed fans may have seen this news coming, but today it is official! Akupara Games will be publishing the upcoming release of The Darkside Detective: Season Two as well as taking over as publisher for The Darkside Detective: Season One! We’re proud to partner up with Spooky Doorway, some of the wittiest and most clever devs in indie gaming. From intricate puzzles to hilarious dialogue, the…
We made it, chums, and with 72 hours remaining! Looks like we’re going hunting for Dooley! We want to thank you from the bottom of the cursed well where we’ve hidden our hearts. We’re so pleased with the support we’ve gotten here, on social media and on our discord . We have announced a bonus case stretch goal (info below) but whatever happens from here on out, we’re very happy and excited to s…
The Fund-O-Meter™ says we've just passed 75% of our Kickstarter goal! Thanks for all the support, folks. We've 9 days left on our campaign, so be sure to tell your pals! To celebrate a little, here's some new season 2 art. Click HERE to visit the campaign page
The Fund-O-Meter™ says we've just passed 50% of our Kickstarter goal , only one week into the campaign! Wowzers! Thanks for all the support, folks. Be sure to tell your pals!
The Darkside Detective: Season 2 kickstarter is live. 45% of our goal has already been reached. After saving the city in season 1, McQueen and Dooley deserve a holiday in sunny old Ireland. Back their Kickstarter campaign today and help their dream come through.
The Darkside Detective: Season 2 kickstarter is live. 37% of our goal has already been reached. Help Tesla out by jumping on over to Kickstarter and backing season 2.
Wait… Did you hear that? That slimey slurrpy sound. Something has oozed out from a portal left ajar, a strange and unholy thing: That’s right, we want to bring you more Darkside Detective - a whole new season in fact! Right now, right this very second, season 2 is over on kickstarter waiting for your support. So, head on over to the kickstarter page , help us reach our goal and pick up some fun…
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