Dark Deception is a Action, Adventure, Free to Play game from Glowstick Entertainment with a 88% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by dark, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Glowstick Entertainment
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- Free
- Review signal
- 88% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-4330/AMD FX-6300 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB/ AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: 60fps low settings at 1080p
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 Processor: Intel Corei5-6600K/ AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 2070 8GB/ AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: 60fps high settings at 1080p
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Dark Deception is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, strong atmosphere, and replayable.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, boss rush, and replayable.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
Steam review snapshots
Atmosphere plays a crucial role in reinforcing the game’s identity.The game in its current state is very buggyThis game is really fun and scary at the same time but also kinda anoyying to play cause of the boss fights…The game also has great replayability.Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, boss rush, and replayable play. Dark Deception blends Action, Adventure, and Free to Play design with a dark mood and a single-player focus. It stands out for strong atmosphere and repeatable boss-rush style play.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you dislike technical roughness or want a smoother experience.