Darker
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Darker is a story-driven adult visual novel that delves into the intricate world of human emotions, desires, and the pursuit of revenge. Set in a world where a seemingly harmless taunt can awaken deep-seated memories, Darker explores the fragile balance between control and chaos.
With a soft start, the game gradually introduces darker fetishes while keeping you captivated with its intriguing storyline. Experience the journey through the perspectives of multiple protagonists as they navigate a web of complex relationships and uncover their darkest desires.
Currently, the game offers:
- More than 1,700 high-quality renders at a resolution of 2.5k.
- A handful of animations with a lower frame rate but high attention to detail.
- A complete audio experience, including sound effects, music, and ambience.
- A unique Game UI featuring all essential setting options.
- Various choices with the potential to influence the storyline in upcoming updates.
CGI Archive offers:
- Over 140 high-quality unused & promo renders that you won't find in the game.
- All in-game renders without dialogues.
- Full-size in-game smartphone renders.
- Uncompressed MP4 animations.
By supporting me on Patreon or SubscribeStar, you'll get early access to latest updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, special renders, voting polls, and more.
Public version - Chapter 1 Part 4
Patreon/SS version - Chapter 1 Part 4
You're also welcome to join Director Unknown's Discord server to reach out to me for any game-related matters or other concerns.
(If any of the game links are not functioning, please notify me on Discord.)
PS: Darker contains unavoidable elements of Netorare, Sharing, and Cheating. These elements may not align perfectly with the traditional NTR definition, making the application of NTR tags less precise.
This game is strictly made for a mature 18+ audience due to the nature of its theme and content.
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Development log
- It's free now !21 days ago
- Price drop !25 days ago
- Price drop !28 days ago
- A new Update! Chapter 1 : Part 432 days ago
- A new Update is here!42 days ago
- Preview Renders76 days ago
- Preview Render84 days ago
- Preview Render99 days ago
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Когда 4 часть будет публичной
so, there's child porn in it? plus you said progressively darker fetishes and there isn't nothing darker than that.
No, there isn't, and there won't be any sexual content involving characters below 18. All characters in Darker are well above 20.
thanks god.
If I buy now... Will I have to pay again for the next update?
Yes, currently the game is free to play. You're paying for early access only.
Да где же бесплатно
Please I dont know how to update from Part1 to Part 2
You can't update the game. You'll have to download the latest part.
Thank you very much. And Delete previous part or no?
Sure, go ahead and delete it. If you're using the default Ren'Py save location, you won't lose any data. Although, I recommend starting a new game and skipping to the part you want to play.
This is so good! Love the writing and character models! Really looking forward to further updates! Keep up the good work directorunknown
Thanks
Is there a pregnancy scene?
White text on transparent background dialogue box isn't good for people with bad eye sight. A lot of Devs does not think of this which makes them actually lose players. I can't continue this game cause of that even though I was starting to like it some. Of what I could manage to read so far.
Please share a screenshot of the text that is not visible. I addressed this issue a long time ago during testing and playthrough by implementing text outlines in dialogues.
There is no text outline settings in settings. The white text can't be read during any background cg or background that has light colors or white in it.
It's not in settings, it's implemented in the game codes by default. Please share a screenshot of the issue here or, preferably, on the Discord server.
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Some of these face models are quite rough. When oliver is sitting at the table discussing and whatever, he has a long neck that looks comical.
Other characters have weird faces in certain scenes. The beginning of the erotic book for example.
Just something to improve on.
Hey, thanks for the amazing review.
Regarding Oliver's long neck, I generally use the same character model to maintain the immersive experience. So if in some scenes his neck looks weird, it might be due to the pose or lighting. Regardless, I'll see what I can do.
Edit: While testing the game, I realized you might be referring to the conversations between Oliver and Ryan in Part 1.
I acknowledge that the render quality is somewhat poor at the beginning, but it improves significantly as you progress through the game. It was a learning curve for me, hence the uneven render quality.
So I left an extensive review before but I just have to ask, what is the song on the title page because it it suuuuch a banger!!!
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It's "The Great Art of Living" by Jay Ray
Hiya DU, can i start by saying i downloaded and played the game so far and love the way its playing out. i did come across one error where Oliver and Ryan are having breakfast is a grey page with error, and then some of the wording is not very good English need to prof-read it better before adding i think.
That been said it is still the start of a good game big thing i am wondering now is i have had the game since July and not seen any thing saying when there will be the next update? do we have a rough idea how long each update will be between them ?
good work on game so far, keep up the good work
Hi Simon,
Thank you for the review, and I'm glad you liked the game. The update will be launching later this month. I'll soon make a public announcement regarding the release dates on my Patreon page. You can also follow me there, as well as on Discord, to stay updated.
I've already fixed the error you mentioned, so you won't encounter it the next time you play the game. As for the English dialogues in the game, I do my best to keep them simple and of high quality, but English is not my native language, so it can be challenging for me. Nevertheless, I don't like to make excuses for any mistakes I make. I'm constantly learning and improving to provide a better gameplay experience for all of you. I'll be reworking Part 1 whenever I find the time.
Thank you for your support! ❤️
Hello its great to know you act so fast when you have errors reported to you thats great. also great new that you should have a new update out later this month
I understand that with English not been you native language it can be hard at times, do you have someone who reads the text before you add it?? maybe you need this to help? maybe i could help read it first before you add the text ??
Thanks for your offer to help, I appreciate your support and encouragement. While I don't have someone reading the text for me before adding it, I prefer to work on this project independently as it's a personal creative journey for me. However, I'm constantly striving to improve, and your feedback is invaluable in that process. I hope you continue to enjoy the updates as they come out later this year!
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So I just finished what you have so far and first and foremost, I just want to suggest putting a disclaimer, maybe like as a header on the page of the game, that this explores very dark fantasies that may not be to everyone's tastes.
Now as for the game itself, I will say I'm not a huge fan of "cheating" themes in general, I decided to give this a try for some of the other tags. I will say that you seem to have a good grasp of the feelings BEHIND the actions as well. Despite it not being my preferred flavor, you still get this "ick" feeling when faced with the conflicting loyalty, kind of making it feel much more realistic.
The animations and models are stellar with plenty of details and also adding a bit more humanization to the characters because they're NOT the "stereotypically perfect bodies" that are so overused in so many games.
My only gripe would be, and this could just be because it's the prologue, that there are very few choices and it also seems like they're not actually choices until the very final one(I won't spoil for those who haven't played). But it, thus far, just feels a bit too linear for my taste. That doesn't mean I'm not eager to see where the game goes.
Overall, I'd score it a 4 out of 5.
+ Great models and animations
+ Superb setting of the tones, feelings and characters with the writing
+ Music is PHENOMONAL(What is the track on the home menu?? It's such a banger!)
- Limited choices in the prologue that don't really seem to actually matter except the final choice at the end.
Thank you for the detailed review. I truly appreciate it when players like you take the time to provide thorough feedback.
I did include a disclaimer at the beginning to caution players about the content, But as you suggested, I am also considering adding an 'Agree' button for players to avoid accidentally overlooking the disclaimer.
Regarding the choices, 'Darker' was originally conceived as a kinetic novel without branching storylines, which is why there aren't many choices. However, the choices players make will hold significance in later updates, even though the main storyline won't change substantially.
Once again, thanks for the feedback and rating. I'm glad you liked the game❤️
I don't know about others opinions, i like this game and I'm dying for new update.
Glad you liked the game. You can follow me on Patreon for development updates ❤️
How could anyone not be offended by your asinine comment, Kellyyyy? As if your opinion rules the world and you decide what is acceptable or not. I haven't even played this game and I already like it simply because someone like you doesn't
Really dude? grow up
Disgusting. This game is unacceptable😐Finding good story driven VNs nowadays is a pain in the ass
Suggest me improvements kelly.
thanks for not being offended❤
problem is that stories like this with forced NTR are usually hated by 80% of players
so you need a better character development and better choices
maybe add a story of a happy married couple, one of them dies and the widow or widower has to find happiness again with the option of either love or corruption
because right now all this game is about is the female protagonist acting like some hoe and i have no control over it
also the men are a bit ugly
Thanks for your suggestion. I'll keep that in mind.
I love ntr a lot but i understood what did you say
For me it doesn't care if i can control ntr or not but it's understandable you missing control system
I don't think a lot of players will hate but yeah maybe should introduce more control
About ugliest i think they are pretty good i didn't understand what did u see ugly
Thanks for the feedback.