Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder is a Adventure game from Stormling Studios with a 70% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Stormling Studios
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $7.99
- Review signal
- 70% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows® 2000 / XP / Vista™
Processor: 1 GHz Intel® Pentium® processor
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: 128 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible or better video card
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 1100 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card - Recommended
- OS *: Windows® 7 / 8™
Processor: 1.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® processor
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card with Shader 2.0
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 1100 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, cosmic horror, narrative mystery, and psychological themes.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, cosmic horror, psychological themes, and narrative mystery.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
cosmic-horror
SettingThe darker pull is eldritch, strange, or cosmic rather than ordinary horror.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
psychological-themes
SettingPsychology, perception, or mental strain is an important theme without implying horror.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
Lovecraft + creepy texts + well chosen puzzles + Thinking aid helps with combining + disturbing music + Achievements [h1] Contra [/h1]…You will be expected to read and think about puzzles and clues.[*]This game have its own Vibe,like the background music matches the environment.I really enjoyed its vision of psychological horror, madness and mystery.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.