Dark Hours
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Dark Hours

Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for 1-4 players. Your heist has been disrupted by a supernatural event, and your team of robbers is now trapped with an evil entity. Forget your plan, your mission is to survive. Explore and cooperate to find a way out.

DEV: Piece of Cake studiosPUB: Piece of Cake studios, Kepler GhostAppID 2208570
UPDATE PULSEevery ~5d·last 101d ago·14 recent on record

Is Dark Hours still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

90.8
Strong

Elixir Rating

81.8% of 4,234 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 80.6. The developers have shipped 3 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 10.2.

reception 80.6·support +10.2·Strong

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$5.99$9.99−40%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

12 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

3

Current silence

2× normal

The developers post roughly every 5 days and were last heard 12 days ago — within their normal range. 3 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 1 of them major. It is currently 40% below its usual price.

Two years of development

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52 announcements · 9 substantial · 14 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 21, 2026
Scheduled Online Maintenance on Sept 22: Dark Hours Multiplayer May Be Affected

Hello everyone,Just a quick heads-up: Epic Online Services (EOS) will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on September 22nd at 06:00 UTC (08:00 CEST) for about one hour, which may affect the multiplayer features in Dark Hours.During this wi…

Community AnnouncementsSep 3, 2026
September Sale: Dark Hours Is 40% Off!

Hello everyone, September's here. Not quite ready to go back to routine? Good, because there's still a heist waiting for you! Dark Hours is 40% off on Steam until September 17th. Grab the game, gather your crew, and get to work.💀 What is D…

Community AnnouncementsJul 20, 2026
Scheduled EOS Maintenance on July 21st: Dark Hours Multiplayer May Be Affected

Hello everyone,Just a quick heads-up: Epic Online Services (EOS) will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on July 21st at 06:00 UTC (08:00 CEST) for about one hour, which may affect the multiplayer features in Dark Hours.During this window,…

Community AnnouncementsJul 19, 2026
Summer Break Is Over, Thank You Burglars!

Hello everyone,Our Summer Break seasonal event has officially come to an end, and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who took part in it!Over the past month, you jumped into your heists with sunny decorations, beach ball targets, an…

Community AnnouncementsJul 18, 2026
Summer Discount: Dark Hours Is 40% Off!

Hello everyone,Summer isn't over yet, and we're keeping the sunny vibes going a little longer. Dark Hours is now 40% OFF on Steam from July 18th until August 1st.Since 1.0, we've focused on improving your experience through performance opti…

Community AnnouncementsJul 15, 2026
New Co-op Bundle: Dark Hours & The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu!

Hello everyone,Are you and your crew always looking for co-op adventures? Good, because Dark Hours is now part of a new bundle with The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, released today by ACE Team and Nacon!Two 4-player co-op games in one bundle: a h…

Community AnnouncementsJun 25, 2026
Dark Hours Is 40% Off for the Steam Summer Sale!

Hello everyone, The Steam Summer Sale is live, and Dark Hours is now 40% off until July 9th. If you've been waiting for the right moment to bring friends along, this is it! Since 1.0, we've focused on improving your experience through perfo…

Community AnnouncementsJun 24, 2026
Patchnote #89 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26953)

Patchnote #89 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26953) - 24/06/2026 MonstersMonster Navigation Fix: Fixed an issue that could cause monsters to behave unexpectedly while moving around the map. Blind GhoulFoghorn Counter Fix: Fixed a regression where the…

Community AnnouncementsJun 19, 2026
Summer Break Is Live, Dark Hours New Seasonal Event 🌴

Hello everyone,Summer is here, and we're trading horror for sunshine! Well, almost... The monsters didn't get the vacation memo, but the rest of us did, and our brand-new seasonal event, Summer Break, is now live in Dark Hours! Sunny decora…

Community AnnouncementsJun 19, 2026
Dark Hours Regular Update (v1.0.26940), Patch #88

Hello burglars,I'm back today to announce that we're rolling out a new regular update! In this update, you'll find a brand-new seasonal event, Summer Break, bringing a new seasonal gameplay, sunny decorations, exclusive cosmetics, and multi…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 4, 2026
Dark Hours Is 40% Off: Mid-Year Discount Is Live!

Hey burglars,If you've been waiting for a sign to finally pull off that heist, this is it.Dark Hours is 40% OFF on Steam from June 4th until June 18th.💀 New here? What is Dark Hours?Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for 1-4 player…

Community AnnouncementsMay 22, 2026
Patchnote #87 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26838)

Patchnote #87 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26838) - 22/05/2026 Monsters HideBehind Improved speed and rotation while crossing doors. Fixed cases where the HideBehind could get stuck when players were outside the navmesh. Fixed thrown objects collid…

Community AnnouncementsMay 14, 2026
Patchnote #86 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26799)

Patchnote #86 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26799) - 14/05/2026 Gameplay Bomb Minigame Locker Input Fix: Fixed an issue where the “Up” input in the bomb minigame could behave incorrectly while the player was in a locker. Achievements Reflective Reve…

Community AnnouncementsMay 8, 2026
Patchnote #85 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26769)

Patchnote #85 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26769) - 08/05/2026 MonstersMonster Navigation Target Points Fix: Fixed rare missing target points on procedural maps that could affect monster navigation. HideBehindInvisible Defibrillator Interaction Fix…

Community AnnouncementsApr 29, 2026
Patchnote #84 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26710)

Patchnote #84 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26710) - 29/04/2026 General Map Transition Crash Fix: Fixed a crash that could occur during map transitions, such as when returning to the lobby or ending a mission. Voice Chat Smoothing: Adjusted voice co…

Community AnnouncementsApr 24, 2026
Patchnote #83 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26633)

Patchnote #83 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26633) - 24/04/2026 MonstersTricksterWater Gun Hit Fix: Fixed an issue where hitting the Trickster with the Water Gun would not make it disappear as intended.Water Minigun Loop Fix: Fixed an issue where th…

Community AnnouncementsApr 22, 2026
Dark Hours is OUT NOW on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S!

Hey burglars,The day is finally here: Dark Hours is OUT NOW on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S!Only a week after the announcement, and here we are already! You can now grab your console, call your crew, and finally pull off the heist on PlayStation…

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Community AnnouncementsApr 22, 2026
Patchnote #82 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26534)

Patchnote #82 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26534) - 22/04/2026 General Crossplay activated: Activate crossplay between PC versions and consoles versions of Dark Hours.

Community AnnouncementsApr 20, 2026
Dark Hours Regular Update (v1.0.26533), Patch #81

Hey everyone!A new regular update just dropped for Dark Hours, and this one comes with some changes we think you'll really appreciate, from a big price rebalance to some important fixes to key item spawning that were driving a few of you cr…

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Community AnnouncementsApr 15, 2026
Dark Hours is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 22nd!

Hey burglars, I have a very special announcement to make today, one that many of you have been waiting for.Dark Hours is officially coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 22nd! Whether you've been waiting to play on your couch or want t…

Community AnnouncementsApr 1, 2026
Patchnote #80 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25926)

Patchnote #80 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25926) - 01/04/2026 MonsterTrickster Dance Crash Fix: Fixed a crash that could occur when a player was dancing with the Trickster while another player ended the mission or returned to the lobby. Hidebehind…

Community AnnouncementsMar 27, 2026
Patch notes #79 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25837)

Patch notes #79 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25837) - 27/03/2026 MonstersMuseum Staircase Visibility Fix: Fixed an issue where lamps in the Museum staircase could block monsters' vision. Monster Zone VFX Fix: Fixed an issue where monster zone visua…

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Community AnnouncementsMar 26, 2026
Dark Hours Is 40% Off for the next 2 weeks!

Hey burglars,If you’ve been waiting for a great moment to get into Dark Hours, now’s the perfect opportunity!Dark Hours is available at 40% OFF on Steam until April 9th!🐇 Reminder: Easter Seasonal Event Is Still Live!Easter Eggs is still l…

Community AnnouncementsMar 25, 2026
Patchnote #78 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25783)

Patch notes #78 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25783) - 25/03/2026 MonstersVoltaic WraithVoltaic Wraith Spawn Fix: Fixed an issue where the Voltaic Wraith could appear on the floor above players instead of on their actual level.Electrocution Feedback…

Community AnnouncementsMar 24, 2026
Patchnote #77 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25750)

Patch notes #77 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25750) - 24/03/2026 MonstersGeneralDoor and Metal Gate Pass-Through Fix: Fixed an issue where monsters could pass straight through doors or metal gates instead of triggering the proper traversal behaviou…

Community AnnouncementsMar 20, 2026
Easter Eggs Is Back in Dark Hours!

Hey everyone, Our Easter Eggs event is back in Dark Hours! For a limited time, we’re bringing a festive vibe back into your heists with decorations, collectibles, and exclusive cosmetics to unlock. 📅 Available until April 21🐇 Easter Decor…

Community AnnouncementsMar 20, 2026
Dark Hours New Major Update & Easter Eggs Returns!

Hello everyone, A brand-new major update is now live in Dark Hours, bringing back our seasonal event Easter Eggs, along with major performance optimizations, monster improvements, and a wide range of fixes based on your feedback.🐇 Easter E…

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Community AnnouncementsMar 19, 2026
Dark Hours Is 35% Off for the Steam Spring Sale

Hello everyone,The Steam Spring Sale is live, and Dark Hours is now 35% off until March 26th.If you’ve been curious about the game, or waiting for the right time to bring friends along, this is a great opportunity to jump in. Grab the game,…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 23, 2026
Moonlight Has Come to an End — Thank You, Burglars!

Hello everyone,The Moonlight seasonal event has officially come to an end, and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who took part in it!Over the past weeks, your heists were filled with Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year spirit — deli…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 20, 2026
Reminder: Moonlight Is Ending Soon!

Hello burglars,Just a quick reminder: the Moonlight seasonal event is coming to an end in just a few hours.If you still have Moonlight tickets to spend, or if you’re missing a few cosmetics, now’s the time to jump back into a heist and grab…