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The Dark Story: Starving Child

Become an investigator and uncover the truths shrouded in darkness. The protagonist responds to a report of a discovered corpse and heads to the scene. As the investigation progresses, they get closer to uncovering the truth.

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Developer
nValue Games
Publisher
nValue Games
Release
April 14, 2025
1 year and 110 days ago
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Positive11 reviews90.9%

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About the Game

Become an investigator and uncover the hidden truths shrouded in darkness.

The protagonist responds to a report of a discovered corpse and heads to the scene. As the investigation progresses, they get closer to uncovering the truth.

Find passwords and hidden clues, proceed with the investigation, and survive to make it through the game!

With flat 2D graphics and a visual novel-style progression, there are no challenging controls.

In The Dark Story: Starving Child, players do not move or jump!

The game progresses by clicking on objects on the screen or reading the protagonist's dialogue.

Most actions in the game operate through mouse movement and clicks.

Look for interactive elements!

The game begins by identifying objects that can be interacted with.

Check directly to see what interactions are possible!

Then, gather the necessary information from each element to uncover the truth behind the events!

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