Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it's time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America's 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 6 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.
Platforms
Android Stadia iOS Linux Mac Switch PC PS4 PS5 XONE Series X|SGenres
Adventure Indie Point-and-click PuzzleThemes
Comedy Horror Mystery
Languages: English and 5 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
Hey Poor Player
By Heather Johnson YuThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark’s new levels mean it’s absolutely time to play this spooky pixel art gem. With nine spooky cases to solve as Detective McQueen with Officer Dooley by your side, the occult simply doesn’t stand a chance. Don’t let this pixel art point and click haunt your backlog any longer — pick up The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark and crack the original six scenarios plus the three new bonus cases before they drag you to the Dark Side.
RPG Fan
By Bob RichardsonA Fumble in the Dark may have lost sight of what made the first iteration great in some respects, but for those who want more of the charismatic duo and excellent observational humor, this is an admirable sequel. More is on the way, as well, so for those who worry we’ll be waiting another three or four years for Francis and Dooley to return, fear not. As for me, I’m okay with the break if it means an assurance of quality in the future.
33bits
By Jon Andoni OrtizThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark doesn't make up anything, but it's a straightforward adventure game with lots of humor and mystery. Whether you like the genre or not, this is a remarkable game; If you fancy a direct adventure without much filling, you will not be disappointed.
WayTooManyGames
By Heidi HawesIt was only by a most serendipitous happenstance that I even stumbled across The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark. I might have known about it until now, but I’m officially a fan.
Pure Dead Gaming
By CraigBoth the Darkside Detective and its sequel 'A Fumble in the Dark' are superb games. The characters, humour and outstanding graphics all combine to make one of the most memorable point & click games in recent memory. Trophy glitches aside, both of these games are must-buys!
