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2025 · Paintbucket Games · Puzzle · Simulation

The Darkest Files

Nintendo console exclusive

The Darkest Files is a historical investigation and courtroom game based on true crimes of the Nazi era. Investigate cold cases, search for clues, interrogate witnesses, immerse the crimes and defend your case in court to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Released: 25 March 2025
Platforms: macOS Windows Nintendo Switch
Genres: Puzzle Simulation Adventure Indie
Developers: Paintbucket Games
Publishers: Paintbucket Games
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: First person Text
Themes: Historical Drama Mystery
Engine: Unity
Age ratings: PEGI 16 ESRB M
Languages: English French German Russian Spanish (Spain)
Features: Captions available Family Sharing Full controller support Single-player Steam Cloud Steam achievements Steam trading cards
Time to beat: 7.5hmain story11hcompletionist

›Story

You are Esther Katz, a young prosecutor who has just joined Fritz Bauer's new special unit. Your task seems impossible: to investigate crimes committed years ago, where evidence has been destroyed, witnesses silenced and the perpetrators embedded in the highest ranks of society. Every decision matters. Every interrogation can bring you closer to the perpetrator or lead you astray.

Silence is your worst enemy. Time is working against you. And German society is not ready to face its past.