Buy it if you like
- Story: 55 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 28 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews
Based on 8k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
67% of themes are praise33% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
55 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game uses minimalist visuals, ambient sound design, and an unconventional narrative structure to evoke a sense of unease that resonates with anyone who has grappled with mental health challenges.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
28 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
10/10 highly recommend, and while the subject matter and visuals can be triggering, if you feel you can handle it, it's 100% worth leaning into discomfort for the hopeful uplifting ending.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
24 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Overall, “When the Darkness Comes” is a unique, boundary-pushing exploration of psychological horror that uses minimalist design, disorienting mechanics, and deeply personal themes to create a haunting experience.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The voice acting...haha...surprisingly charming, once you get past the initial irritation of yet, yet another indie game voiced by someone who can barely speak English (presumably the dev himself).
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story55 reviews
Graphics28 reviews
Gameplay24 reviews
Audio10 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty83% still recommend
Interface67% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
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