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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

At a glance
Release date2027No exact day announced
PlatformsPC1 platform

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
Status

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.

PC specs

The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon PC system requirements

OSMinimumWindows 10RecommendedWindows 10
ProcessorMinimum3rd Gen i3/AMD FX-4100 SeriesRecommended4th Gen i3/1st Gen Ryzen
MemoryMinimum4 GB RAMRecommended4 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumIntel HD (Integrated), GeForce 6 Series/Radeon R7 SeriesRecommendedGeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better)
StorageMinimum2 GB available spaceRecommended2 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.

Screenshots

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The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon screenshot 3
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon screenshot 4
FAQ

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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