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Darkestville Castle

PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

Darkestville Castle — a darkly comedic point-and-click adventure where you play as a sarcastic demon. Solve clever puzzles, manipulate idiots, and bring chaos back to Darkestville, because being evil is just more fun.

What works
  • Humorous and witty dialogue
  • Classic point-and-click gameplay
  • Strong narrative and character interactions
  • Pleasant hand-drawn art style
  • Good voice acting and soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Some puzzles rely on trial and error or obscure logic
  • Limited replay value
  • Inconsistent art style among characters
  • No manual save or chapter select
  • Short overall playtime

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Firmament

  • COCOON

  • Isles of Sea and Sky

  • Mr. Pumpkin Adventure

  • Botany Manor

  • XING: The Land Beyond

  • AER Memories of Old

  • Ittle Dew

  • The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Mr. Pumpkin Adventure

  • XING: The Land Beyond

  • Elroy and the Aliens
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Darkestville Castle: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Thrill.

Why this game works

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