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When the Darkness comes
Sirhaian · released Mar 1, 2019 · free · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by Sirhaian
When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes.
Released Mar 1, 2019 · Free to play
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 92% positive of 8,428 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 6,132 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Regular US price | Free | Oct 21, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 22 | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 28 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 19 | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | 18 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 24 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 16 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 13 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 19 | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | 12 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 13 | 1 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Narration | 1 in 133 games |
| Psychological | 1 in 32 games |
| Walking Simulator | 1 in 24 games |
| Emotional | 1 in 20 games |
| Psychological Horror | 1 in 12 games |
| Free to Play | 1 in 12 games |
| Dark | 1 in 12 games |
| Horror | 1 in 9 games |
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