The Darkest Tales
- First release
- Oct 13, 2022
- Developer
- Trinity Team
- Publisher
- 101XP
- Genres
- Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Platform · Drama, Action, Fantasy, Horror
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of "happily ever after" to rescue his owner, Alicia.Read more
When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of "happily ever after" to rescue his owner, Alicia.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 13, 2022
- PlayStation 4
- Oct 13, 2022
- Xbox One
- Oct 13, 2022
All 5 release dates
- Nintendo Switch
- Oct 13, 2022
- Nintendo Switch
- Oct 20, 2022
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- Facebook (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- dark, emotional
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 60
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mixed, 705 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Dark Fantasy
- Adventure
- Platformer
- Action-Adventure
- Action
- Metroidvania
- 2D Platformer
- Horror
Steam content notes
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- English (UK)interface, audio, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 24 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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