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Dark Auction

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First release
Jan 29, 2026
Engine
Unity
Genres
Adventure · Mystery
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5

The game is a mystery adventure centering on the idea of a historical figure having surreptitiously bequeathed a fictitious estate, following the drama that plays out among the characters faced with an enigma extending all the way into their modern world.

Also known as Dark Auction: Hitler's Estate, DarkAuction.exe

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Storyline
The tale unfolds in an ancient castle in 1981, 36 years after Hitler's death. 18-year-old protagonist Noah is determined not to turn out like his father, but, beyond that, he has no idea of the kind of person he wants to be. Noah takes part in a mysterious auction held at the old castle, and, as someone living in the 1980s, comes to terms with the absurdity of the trauma the war left behind, learning of the truths hidden deep within those affected, ultimately closing in on the big secret his father has been concealing.Read more

The tale unfolds in an ancient castle in 1981, 36 years after Hitler's death. 18-year-old protagonist Noah is determined not to turn out like his father, but, beyond that, he has no idea of the kind of person he wants to be. Noah takes part in a mysterious auction held at the old castle, and, as someone living in the 1980s, comes to terms with the absurdity of the trauma the war left behind, learning of the truths hidden deep within those affected, ultimately closing in on the big secret his father has been concealing.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jan 29, 2026
Nintendo Switch
Jan 29, 2026
PlayStation 5
Jan 29, 2026
All 4 release dates
Nintendo Switch 2
Jun 11, 2026
Age ratings
PEGI 12ESRB E10+
Game modes
Single player

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Steam users rate this Mixed, 210 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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