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Dark Money

Try to survive as you build your network from petty crime to global empire in this money laundering automation game. Dark Money is based on real reporting with journalist-inspired investigation mechanics. Will you struggle for justice in the shadows, or embrace corruption and face the consequences?

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Polyvale Studios
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Polyvale Studios, OCCRP
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About the Game

Dark Money is a money laundering automation game based on real reporting with journalist-inspired investigation mechanics. 

Story

You’ve got a debt to pay. Forced into the world of international money laundering, try to survive as you build your network from petty crime to global empire. Will you struggle for justice in the shadows, or embrace corruption and face the consequences?

Key Features

  • Discover 12 global locations with distinct biomes. 

  • Manage and launder resources from cash, crypto, and luxury items, to real estate, commodities, and kompromat. 

  • Investigate using journalist-inspired minigames to undermine your competition or sabotage your ruthless boss. 

  • Unlock Tech Tree upgrades to increase efficiency, improve investigative skills, and gain political favours.

  • Build your empire to overthrow governments or burn it down from the inside.  

Atmosphere

Quell your rage with dark humour in this satirical deep dive into the corrupt capitalist hellscape we call home. Top-down 3D landscapes and dynamic soundscapes unique to each location change over time, based on the impacts of your actions. The rich sound design and score adds to the mood of suspense and pressure. The soundtrack belongs on your Focus playlist.

Journalism

Forged in truth, Dark Money is based on the real reporting of investigative journalists. Uncover the systems that operate under your nose at home and around the world. Ally secretly with journalists and become a whistleblower, or not. You know what’ll happen if the Boss finds out.

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