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The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2012

Should you play it?

Face your Destiny! In Andergast, whose inhabitants are considered to be superstitious, King Efferdan awaits a state visit from high-ranking dignitaries. For centuries the kingdom has been at odds with neighboring Nostria, but now first steps are being undertaken toward a lasting peace.

What works

  • Immersive fantasy story
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art
  • Logical and varied puzzles
  • Strong voice acting and music
  • Engaging characters and atmosphere

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear gameplay with limited player choice impact
  • Some puzzles require trial and error or walkthrough
  • Dated and limited animation
  • Some voice acting and lip-sync issues
  • Achievements require multiple playthroughs

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • King's Quest

  • The Dark Eye: Memoria

  • Call of the Sea

  • The Forgotten City

  • Goodbye Deponia

  • Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest Collector's Edition

Less intimate

Games that feels like The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav but with less focus on close relationships

  • Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood

  • Hidden Object 6-in-1 bundle

  • Dreamscapes: The Sandman - Premium Edition

  • Creepy Tale 2

  • Simon the Sorcerer Origins

  • The Night of the Rabbit

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • The Dark Eye: Memoria

  • Deponia

  • Deponia: The Complete Journey

  • Goodbye Deponia

  • Silence

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Last update: 03/08/2026