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title: "Horror in the Darkness - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "Horror in the Darkness is an exploration and puzzle solving adventure game inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, where players explore and investigate, putting together clues and solve puzzles to u"
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# Horror in the Darkness — United States
> Text Based Game

![Horror in the Darkness App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple124/v4/3b/3e/12/3b3e124c-ff73-a5c9-e6ac-4da2461b4ace/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-0-0-7-0-0-sRGB-0-0-0-GLES2_U002c0-512MB-85-220-0-0.png/400x400bb.png)

**Developer:** [Craig Kadziolka](https://apptail.io/developer/craig-kadziolka-qqDc) (New Zealand)
**Category:** Games
**Rating:** 4.8/5 (265 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** nz.co.karmicshift.HorrorIOS
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 1.4 (released 2021-03-14)
**Original Release:** 2017-06-23

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id1247099550)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/horror-in-the-darkness-grug/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/horror-in-the-darkness-grug/united-states)

## Horror in the Darkness Description
Horror in the Darkness is an exploration and puzzle solving adventure game inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, where players explore and investigate, putting together clues and solve puzzles to uncover the secrets of Wentsire Manor. It is a mobile phone adaption of the classic text-based adventure genre, similar to the point-and-click classics. The game combines a bleak environment and an sense of underlying dread with moments of comedy to keep you entertained. 

Fresh back from the horrors of World War 2, our protagonist was working as a private investigator. Not hugely successful, but it paid the bills. Mostly. But when the widow of his old friend needed his help nothing could have prepared him for the bizarre and uncanny events that were about to unfold.

## Horror in the Darkness Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource113/v4/97/b9/11/97b91196-b9e3-b0e3-92ac-7b456673d85c/56ded55b-3a49-41f7-80e7-02abbe5110bb_Simulator_Screen_Shot_-_iPhone_11_Pro_Max_-_2020-06-18_at_11.45.36.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource123/v4/68/38/67/683867ea-da31-a587-91be-7b76dd9bb994/ee7b2ad9-a819-4409-9a39-f0a295c99cd8_Simulator_Screen_Shot_-_iPhone_11_Pro_Max_-_2020-06-18_at_11.45.43.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource113/v4/70/be/b0/70beb0ed-6922-f915-f36f-edf9c778e767/ea6c978a-cb04-4c35-9cf7-d6e6126cef1d_Simulator_Screen_Shot_-_iPhone_11_Pro_Max_-_2020-06-18_at_11.45.50.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource113/v4/a3/23/87/a3238764-a424-315e-a1d4-d74bff6ae123/2b88700d-d810-4c01-9056-9ccaed9c5ba2_Simulator_Screen_Shot_-_iPhone_11_Pro_Max_-_2020-06-18_at_11.45.58.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource113/v4/64/8e/3c/648e3cac-baba-c597-89d9-18674ccf62a6/2e8041e9-656f-4864-99b4-07b0d1a0322c_Simulator_Screen_Shot_-_iPhone_11_Pro_Max_-_2020-06-18_at_11.46.06.png/1242x2688.png)

## Horror in the Darkness Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 225 (85%)
- 4 stars: 31 (12%)
- 3 stars: 7 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 stars: 2 (1%)

## Horror in the Darkness Reviews in United States

### ***** "One of the best text-based stories"
I don’t write reviews and I’m mai Lu doing this because I’m bored but this games I actually really good. I’m a bit slow so I had to use hints but this games was really fun overall :) The story is really good and the gameplay was fun 🙏
-- KawaiiKitty613, 2025-01-15

### ***** "Great game and inspiring"
I really enjoyed this game and reminds me so much of Zork, the lovecraftian storytelling is riveting. I was playing this and didn’t notice the time fly by. Being a game developer myself , I have a plan for my own horror game and this is very inspiring on that front. I liked this so much that I downloaded the whole series.
-- Song popster, 2024-12-08

### ***** "Dude!!!"
This game was awesome! Love these type of games. Really makes you think with the ability to open, push, pull, use everything. Etc. it really gets your mind going! Please make more of these. Great story. Super addicting. Loved it!
-- fishhead1000, 2024-06-15

### ***** "Lovecraft would have approved!"
Really enjoyed this. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the language and the accompanying music.  I got stuck forever trying to find the trophy room. The only reason I knew it existed was the hint. Had there not been this hint I would have never finished this lol. I was so frustrated. The map did not show an adjoining room for the first floor landing and so for a long time I didn’t realize I could go north rather than up. When I finally got into the trophy room, it was a couple of clicks and I was done (I had already done everything else). But overall I really loved this game. I know I’m a big late to the party but couldn’t resist writing a review.  Will be playing your other games. :) Thanks for this.
-- zforpele, 2024-05-19

### ****- "Great game"
The game itself was super fun though very confusing at times. Like with the fertilizer, really my only other complaint was extra items. I had no idea what the piano line was for or what the mirror was for. It could just be my ignorance but I couldn't find anywhere to use them
-- Aliquis_7, 2023-12-31

### *---- "Boring"
Boring
-- LDLD74, 2023-02-02

### ***** "Great for fans of lovecraft"
I  a huge fan of Lovecraft and the genre of Lovecraftian horror. It is hard to find something with true Lovecraftian feel without being cliché fan service. This game delivers wonderfully and balances perfect difficulty, puzzle solving and narrative. Best of all there are no adds to break the immersion of the experience.
-- JoestacheInAZ, 2023-02-01

### ***** "Fun"
It’s like the text adventure games of my youth but with a map!
-- Owen from Appleton, 2022-11-13

### ***** "Love it"
I LOVE this game and I wish there were many more of these types of games
-- El Kitty kat, 2022-11-12

### ***** "So glad I found these again!"
I was OBSESSED with these but forgot the name of them 😭 So when I finally found them again I played NON STOP again. Nothing compares in the way of text adventures to these games
-- 50/50Review, 2022-11-06

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## Horror in the Darkness In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| Premium Upgrade | $0.99 |


## Horror in the Darkness Discovered Keywords
- text adventure games
- text based game
- alter ego
- brainy puzzles


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