A Dark Room
by Doublespeak Games · 2013
Light a fire. Then the text opens up into a village, a map, and a story told almost entirely through what it doesn't say.
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A Dark Room: common questions
How long does it take to beat A Dark Room?
About 3–6h to reach the ending, by our estimate. Incremental playtime depends heavily on how much you leave it running, so expect most of that to be hands-on play.
Does A Dark Room have an ending?
Yes. A Dark Room has a final ending you can reach, roughly 3–6h in.
Does A Dark Room have offline progress?
No. A Dark Room only progresses while it's open in a tab. Nothing happens while you're away.
Is A Dark Room an idle game or an active one?
Leans active: we rate it 25 on a scale where 0 means fully active and 100 means it plays itself. You'll get the most out of it by actively playing.
Is A Dark Room still being updated?
A Dark Room is finished by design, so it doesn't need updates. The most recent update we've seen was on May 23, 2025.
Is A Dark Room free?
Yes, A Dark Room is free to play in your browser.
Where can you play A Dark Room?
A Dark Room is available on browser and mobile.
Can you export your A Dark Room save?
Yes. A Dark Room can export your save as text, so you can back it up or move it between devices.
What games are like A Dark Room?
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