Through the Darkest of Times is a Adventure, Simulation, Strategy game from Paintbucket Games with a 79% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by dark, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Paintbucket Games
- Release year
- 2020
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 79% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7+
Processor: 2.4 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1 GB
Storage: 2 GB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Memory: 8 GB RAM
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X 10.9
Processor: Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 4000, GeForce GT 330M, Radeon HD 4670 or equivalent
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Through the Darkest of Times is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, management, emotional story, and hand-drawn.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, hand-drawn, and management.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
melancholic
ToneThe emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
Gameplay itself is a resource management game, and it works.It's actually heartbreaking, even though it's only text.The hand-drawn, expressionist visual style complements the somber tone perfectly.The soundtrack is subtle but haunting, reinforcing the game’s atmosphere without overwhelming the message.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, simulation filtered by dark, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.