
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon release date
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon is expected in 2027 on PC; no exact date has been announced. It is developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- 2027year announced, no exact date yet
- Platforms
- PC
- Developer
- Spooky Doorway
- Publisher
- Akupara Games
- Genres
- Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
- Links
- Official siteSteam
What’s confirmed about The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon
Confirmed
- Release date2027 (year only)
- PlatformsPC
- DeveloperSpooky Doorway
- PublisherAkupara Games
- Trailer2 videos released (below)
- PC system requirementsPublished on Steam (table below)
Not confirmed yet
- Exact release dayOnly the year is announced.
- PriceThe Steam page doesn't list a price yet.
Worked out from IGDB and the Steam store page. “Not confirmed yet” means no announcement in those sources so far, not that it has been ruled out.
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MinimumWindows 10 | RecommendedWindows 10 |
| Processor | Minimum3rd Gen i3/AMD FX-4100 Series | Recommended4th Gen i3/1st Gen Ryzen |
| Memory | Minimum4 GB RAM | Recommended4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumIntel HD (Integrated), GeForce 6 Series/Radeon R7 Series | RecommendedGeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better) |
| Storage | Minimum2 GB available space | Recommended2 GB available space |
- Languages (5)
- English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Spanish - Spain
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon
You'd think that after 20+ cases, there'd be no crime left in Twin Lakes - but that's not how crime works, rookie. Six new mind-melting mysteries await Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley - just as soon as they get the mustard out of Dooley's gun.
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The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When does The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon come out?
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon is expected in 2027 on PC; no exact date has been announced.
Is The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon out yet?
No, not yet. The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon is expected in 2027 on PC; no exact date has been announced.
What platforms is The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon on?
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon is coming on PC.
Is The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon on PC?
Yes. PC is currently its only confirmed platform.
What are the The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon as 3rd Gen i3/AMD FX-4100 Series, 4 GB RAM and Intel HD (Integrated), GeForce 6 Series/Radeon R7 Series, with 2 GB available space. The recommended spec is 4th Gen i3/1st Gen Ryzen, 4 GB RAM and GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better). The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon?
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon is developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games.
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