Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder - A Lovecraftian Detective Thriller

7/20/2026, 3:44:01 AM

Release date: 11/13/2014

Tags: #adventure #horror #lovecraftian #point-&-click #indie #psychological-horror #puzzle #atmospheric

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Japan Price: ¥ 920
Global Price: $7.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/20/2026, 3:44:01 AM

Key highlight

A Lovecraftian point-and-click detective adventure where you play as a detective investigating a murder, only to uncover terrifying paranormal events and psychological horrors.

Who this is for

Fans of Lovecraftian lore and psychological horror will find this point-and-click adventure a compelling dive into darkness. Unravel a murder mystery that spirals into the supernatural.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

1.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® processor

Comfortable play target

3,900 pts(~130% above spec of 3,000 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Pentium Gold G6400E @ 3.80GHz3,908 pts Intel Core i5-3330S @ 2.70GHz3,914 pts Intel Core i7-985 @ 3.47GHz3,928 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card with Shader 2.0

Comfortable play target

7 pts(~140% above spec of 5 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder plunges players into a dark and unsettling world, blending classic Lovecraftian horror with a gripping detective narrative. Developed by Stormling Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive, this indie adventure game challenges players to unravel a complex murder mystery that quickly descends into the realm of the paranormal and psychological torment.

Highlights

Lovecraftian Horror: Immerse yourself in a chilling atmosphere steeped in the occult and cosmic dread, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
Detective Mystery: Step into the shoes of police detective Howard E. Loreid as you investigate the murder of Clark Field and the disappearance of your prime suspect, Loath Nolder.
Psychological Thriller: Experience a descent into madness as terrifying dreams and paranormal events begin to blur the lines between reality and nightmare.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for fans of point-and-click adventures, psychological horror, and Lovecraftian lore. If you enjoy unraveling mysteries, exploring disturbing themes, and a game that keeps you on the edge of your seat with its atmospheric tension, Darkness Within 1 is a compelling choice.

Game Info

Released on November 13, 2014, Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder is a single-player experience that supports Steam Achievements. The game is available in English, French, Italian, German, Polish, and Russian, with full audio support in English, French, Italian, German, and Russian. Developed by Stormling Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive, it falls under the Adventure and Indie genres, with strong elements of Horror and Puzzle gameplay.