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The Darkside Detective Steam Key: compare prices from 20 offers (August 2026)

A The Darkside Detective Steam Key — also known as a CD Key or digital code — is the official activation code you redeem on Steam and keep in your library permanently. From €0.94 at Gamivo · 13 verified stores, 20 offers in stock · Updated 24min ago.

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€1.11 €0.94 -92% Save €11 vs GamesPlanet View deal

GCDKGamivo

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€11.53 View deal

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Gamivo
Kinguin
Driffle
Gameseal
Eneba
K4G
Instant Gaming
G2A

Gamivo 3.8 (49.7k)

Subscription from 2.01€/month

€1.11 €0.85 How to get this priceHow to get

Store Gamivo

Region Global

Product type Steam Key

Edition Standard

Fees +€0.16

Kinguin 4.6 (120.4k)

Subscription from 2.99€/month

€1.18 €1.06 How to get this priceHow to get

Store Kinguin

Region Global

Product type Steam Key

Edition Standard

Fees +€0.13

Driffle 4.4 (9.2k)

Subscription from 4.99€/month

€1.22 €1.10

Product type Steam Key

Edition Standard

Fees +€0.48

Gameseal 4.3 (16.3k)

Subscription from 2.49€/month

€1.37 €1.14

Product type Steam Key

Edition Standard

Fees +€0.15

Kinguin 4.6 (120.4k)

Subscription from 2.99€/month

€1.44 €1.30 How to get this priceHow to get

Store Kinguin

Region Europe

Product type Steam Key

Eneba 4.4 (312.9k)

€1.49 €1.34 How to get this priceHow to get

Store Eneba

Region Global

Product type Steam Key

Edition Standard

Fees +€0.11

Gamivo 3.8 (49.7k)

Subscription from 2.01€/month

€1.62 €1.25 How to get this priceHow to get

Store Gamivo

Region Europe

Product type Steam Key

Eneba 4.4 (312.9k)

€1.56 €1.40 How to get this priceHow to get

Store Eneba

Region Europe

Product type Steam Key

K4G 4.3 (17.6k)

€1.72 €1.48

Product type Steam Key

Edition Standard

Fees +€0.19

Instant Gaming 4.7 (833.8k)

No code available

€2.09

Store Instant Gaming

Region Global

Product type Steam Key

Edition Standard

Fees +€0.04

G2A 4.0 (346.2k)

No code available

€2.34 How to get this priceHow to get

Store G2A

Region Global

Product type Steam Key

Edition Standard

Fees +€0.01

Kinguin 4.6 (120.4k)

Subscription from 2.99€/month

€3.46 €3.11 How to get this priceHow to get

Store Kinguin

Region Global

Product type Steam Key

Eneba 4.4 (312.9k)

€3.77 €3.39 How to get this priceHow to get

Store Eneba

Region Global

Product type Steam Key

Eneba 4.4 (312.9k)

€13.69 €12.32 How to get this priceHow to get

Store Eneba

Region Europe

Product type Xbox Key

Edition Standard

Fees +€1.05

Official stores

GamesPlanet
Fanatical
Playerland
Allyouplay
GamersGate
Greenmangaming

GamesPlanet 4.3 (629)

No code available

€11.53

Store GamesPlanet

Region Global

Product type Steam Key

Edition Standard

Fees +€1.29

Fanatical 4.6 (78.7k)

Product type Steam Key

Playerland 4.5 (54)

Product type Steam Key

Allyouplay 4.0 (2k)

Product type Steam Key

GamersGate 3.6 (527)

Product type Steam Key

Edition Standard

Fees -

Greenmangaming 4.7 (43.9k)

No code available

€13.99

Store Greenmangaming

Region Global

Product type Steam Key

Edition Standard

Fees -

Fanatical 4.6 (78.7k)

Product type Steam Key

Edition Special

Fees +€2.65

How much does The Darkside Detective for PC cost right now?

The Darkside Detective for PC starts at €0.94 at Gamivo, a Steam key.

That €0.94 already includes the GCDKGamivo coupon, so apply it at checkout or the store will show you a higher price.

With 20 offers across 13 stores there is enough competition for the price to move, so the gap between the cheapest and the rest is worth checking before you buy.

That puts it 13% under its average of €1.08 since 2020, so today is a better entry point than most days of its life.

Is it worth buying the Steam Key for The Darkside Detective now or waiting?

That €0.94 key is at one of its best prices.

Those €0.94 are 26% below what it usually costs, measured on the store price.
13 stores sell the Steam Key at the same time, and with that much competition the price moves almost daily.
Not counting today, only 136 days out of the 999 days on record were this cheap or cheaper; the lowest it has ever cost is €1.02.

At this price it is worth buying the Steam Key now: what you stand to gain by waiting is a few euros, and it is not guaranteed.

Worked out from 1,803 daily records of the Steam Key for The Darkside Detective across 16 stores. See the full price history.

The price does not include each store's payment fees. The percentage is measured on the store price, without coupons, because that is how we record the history. The analysis only counts Key offers. Shared accounts, Steam Gift and physical editions stay out, because they are not the same product and their prices move differently.

Which The Darkside Detective format should you buy?

By format: Steam Key from €0.94 and Xbox Key from €12.32.

Which The Darkside Detective editions are on sale?

Beyond the standard edition at €0.94, there is the Deluxe at €3.11 at Kinguin, €2.17 more. Check on the store what each one adds before paying the difference.

Can you activate The Darkside Detective in US?

15 of the 20 offers work on US — the Global ones plus the ones issued for your own region.

Is The Darkside Detective worth it?

Critics landed at 76 out of 100 across 27 reviews, with 68% of them recommending it.

Why is there such an expensive The Darkside Detective offer?

One listing is worth ignoring: the Steam key that Fanatical has at €23.66 is more than 25 times the cheapest offer and is not what this game costs. The number to work from is €0.94 at Gamivo.

Do you want to buy The Darkside Detective for PC cheaper than in official stores?

Then from Gocdkeys, we recommend that you go for the digital version of the game. The digital versions of the PC games are available in cd key or digital code format, a quick and easy method to download games from the official download platforms such as Steam, Epic Store, Uplay and Origin, among many others.

What is The Darkside Detective 's cd key?

The cd key, or STEAM Key, is a digital code that will allow us to download the The Darkside Detective game in our PC from the Steam game platform. A series of numbers and letters that when introduced in our library of games will allow us to download this game in digital form.

How can we find the cheapest price for the The Darkside Detective STEAM key?

That's our job and we do it very well! From Gocdkeys we offer a comparison of prices and stores that sell the digital version, in the form of code, STEAM key or Steam Gift of The Darkside Detective . Simply enter the list and you will see all prices ordered from lowest to highest, so it will be easier to find the best deals and prices in a complete selection of online stores specializing in the sale of digital games.

You can use our filters to filter by versions or activation regions, to make it easier to find the cheapest The Darkside Detective edition that best suits your needs.

Can I trust the shops that sell The Darkside Detective in digital version?

At Gocdkeys we have been working for years to make sure that only the most reliable stores appear in our game price comparator. Each and every one of them has been checked by our team and they offer the best guarantees that the whole process, from the purchase to the delivery of the game keys, is done in the fastest and easiest way possible.

What digital versions of The Darkside Detective are available?

Although from Gocdkeys we indicate that this is the cd key, it can also be available in "Steam Gift" format which means that instead of receiving a code or digital key after purchase, we will receive an activation link, which will activate the game directly in our game library. Steam Gifts can be regionally locked, so please pay attention before purchasing this version.

You will see on a label, next to the price, the version or edition that is sold in each of the stores. If none of them appears, it means that it is a standard version of the game and in digital key format.

What do I do after buying the The Darkside Detective key in any of the stores that appear in Gocdkeys?

Now it's time to activate the game! Right after your purchase in any of the online stores listed in our platform, you will get in your email the digital code or key of the game. After that, and always depending on the version of the game you have bought (cd key or Steam Gift) you will have to enter this key in your "Game Library", in "Add product" and in a matter of seconds the download of the game will start.

If it's a Steam Gift version, simply log in to your account and click the activation link that we've sent you in your email.

Before you buy The Darkside Detective you should know that...

The Darkside Detective is an adventure game that transports us to Twin Lakes, where investigator Francis Mcqueen will have to investigate a series of dark and mysterious events that have happened in the peaceful population.

You will have to solve 9 cases while dealing with the extravagant people of Twin Lakes who will not make it easy for you to find out the truth. You must use your wits to find the clues and you must explore all the mysterious places and dreary alleys to solve the case. You must not leave the Dark Division, to which you belong, in a bad place in the face of this mystery.

Most common FAQs when buying The Darkside Detective for PC in digital format:

It is a key that will allow you to download the game The Darkside Detective on your PC from official download platforms.

As of 23/08/2026, in United States, the best price we have found in our selection of online stores that include the key for The Darkside Detective on PC is €0.94.

The Steam Key format is what we always recommend due to its ease of use and higher security compared to any other format. You just need to redeem the key in your account to download The Darkside Detective to your game library. The account format requires more complicated steps and is more prone to errors during activation.

The only issue we’ve encountered in 13 years is receiving a duplicate key that doesn’t work. In that case, simply contact the store where you bought The Darkside Detective, and they will provide a new key. You can also contact us, and we’ll help you out.

Delivery times vary by store. For example, in the case of Instatgaming, Eneba, G2a, or Kinguin, delivery is usually instant or takes just a few minutes. These stores rarely delay game deliveries.

Other stores may take 30–40 minutes depending on game availability. On release days, delivery times may be slightly longer.

If you notice an unusually long delay, contact the store or us, and we’ll resolve it as quickly as possible.

At Gocdkeys, we only list the most well-known stores that have passed our quality checks. One of the most important factors is good customer support, and all listed stores offer it.

There have been occasions when those services were overwhelmed, which is why we also offer 24/7 customer support to help resolve any issues or questions.

In any case, we always offer a 100% guarantee, so you won’t have any problems, and if you do, we’ll resolve them as soon as possible.

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Buttons and Mash

100

The Darkside Detective was a brilliant surprise and a fantastic point and click adventure title. I loved the entertaining cases in this fantastical world with... Read more

GameGrin

100

The Darkside Detective is an adventure game that will have you laughing as you solve the mysteries behind the paranormal events plaguing Twin Lakes. With... Read more

Daily Mirror

100

The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is a gloriously retro nostalgia fix for those who love point and click games. But for those... Read more

Elite Gamer

Point and Click Adventures live or die by the writing and Darkside is a masterclass. A clever and lovingly-made homage to the genre. Read more

GameSpew

All of the components – the humour, the horror, the puzzles, and the characters – of The Darkside Detective add up to create one of... Read more

Game News Plus

The Darkside Detective is one of the games which made me actually laugh while playing it. The distinct sense of humour may not address to... Read more

VGProfessional

With a witty humor, great artistic direction, and award-worthy soundtrack, The Darkside Detective is a wonderful debut title from Spooky Doorway. While a short-lived experience... Read more

Gamers Heroes

The Darkside Detective is a solid adventure for any fan of the paranormal. If you like point and click games and The X-Files, this is... Read more

Saving Content

I’m dying for The Darkside Detective 2 already. Now it is worth noting that The Darkside Detective is short, taking about three hours to complete... Read more

Fextralife

The Darkside Detective is a entertaining point 'n' click that combines imaginative characters and witty dialogue. Not to be missed for it's creative storyline, variety... Read more

PS4Blog.net

The Darkside Detective was a pleasant surprise on Nintendo Switch. I was expecting a fun bite-sized point and click adventure game, but not one as... Read more

Nintendo Insider

A highly recommended game if you grew up with point-and-click adventures of yesteryear and whilst it won’t be for everyone, even if you’ve never experienced... Read more

FingerGuns

I don't think you even have to be a fan of the genre to really get to grips with The Darkside Detective. It does more... Read more

Quillstreak

The Darkside Detective is a short but worthy addition to your adventure game library, with endearing characters and references, wrapped up in an appealing art... Read more

SwitchWatch

In conclusion, if you’re into point and click adventure games like Thimbleweed Park, TV shows like Twin Peaks or Stranger Things, film noir and slightly... Read more

NintendoWorldReport

I'd say that Darkside Detective isn't the best adventure game on the system but it holds up well in the middle of the pack. The... Read more

Hardcore Gamer

The Darkside Detective is a charming point and click adventure with a taste for the sillier aspects of horror. Expect to see references to 80s... Read more

Nintendo Life

If you think you'd get a lot out of the referential humour found in The Darkside Detective, you're in for a treat. Its simple gameplay... Read more

CGMagazine

Darkside Detective is a quirky, sometimes overly so, adventure game with simple but enjoyable puzzles that's over before you know it. Read more

VideoGamer

A smart series of puzzling occult cases, The Darkside Detective has a very distinct sense of humour that you'll either love or hate. Read more

Destructoid

The people behind The Darkside Detective obviously know how to make individual parts of a game. The artwork is splendid, the music should be on... Read more

GBAtemp

Heartwarming nostalgia and brilliantly stupid humor, mixed with a nice soundtrack and suitable retro pixels in a way too short experience. The handful of chuckles... Read more

Cultured Vultures

The Darkside Detective is a rather basic game. It is, however, well made, fun and worthy of a look for adventure game fans. Read more

Rock, Paper, Shotgun

It may be slight, but it's delightful. Read more

IGN Italy

Do you already miss the beautiful Thimblewed Park but are you looking for a more relaxing and less challenging graphic adventure? You found it. Read more