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Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.

Through the Darkest of Times is a strategy, simulation and indie game developed by Paintbucket Games and published by HandyGames.
Released on January 30th 2020 is available on Windows and MacOS in 7 languages: English, German, French, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 1,086 reviews of which 912 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.75€ on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified Through the Darkest of Times into these genres:

Strategy Simulation Indie Adventure World War II Historical Political Choices Matter Story Rich Management Politics Atmospheric Multiple Endings 2D Dark Emotional Point & Click Resource Management Visual Novel Experience

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System requirements

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Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7+
Processor: 2.4 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1 GB
Storage: 2 GB available space

MacOS

OS: Mac OS X 10.9
Processor: Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 4000, GeForce GT 330M, Radeon HD 4670 or equivalent

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July 2025

Through the Darkest of Times is a harrowing and poignant strategy-adventure game developed by Paintbucket Games. Set in Nazi Germany, the game places you in the role of a resistance group leader trying to survive and fight back against Hitler’s regime between 1933 and 1945. Rather than relying on combat or action mechanics, the game uses turn-based strategy and narrative choices to reflect the moral weight and dangers of defiance in one of history’s darkest periods. You manage a small cell of resistance fighters, each with their own traits, backgrounds, and skills. Your weekly tasks include spreading anti-Nazi leaflets, gathering information, stealing supplies, or helping persecuted individuals escape. Missions involve balancing risk, morale, and resources, often forcing difficult decisions where failure can mean death or imprisonment for your team. The game is divided into four chapters, each corresponding to a major phase of the Third Reich. As history advances, the stakes get higher and options narrower. You're not here to change the course of history—you’re trying to retain your humanity and make a difference where possible. The hand-drawn, expressionist visual style complements the somber tone perfectly. Stark color palettes, minimal animations, and powerful facial expressions capture the fear, sorrow, and fleeting hope of the era. The soundtrack is subtle but haunting, reinforcing the game’s atmosphere without overwhelming the message. This is where Through the Darkest of Times truly shines. It blends real historical events with fictional characters, often confronting you with uncomfortable choices. Do you risk your life to distribute flyers, or stay safe for the sake of your family? Do you steal from Nazi collaborators to fund the resistance? Many actions have unintended consequences, and success is often bittersweet. The game doesn’t pull punches—it’s educational, emotionally weighty, and often grim. But that’s the point. It’s a reminder of what resistance meant under totalitarianism. Through the Darkest of Times isn’t for everyone, but it’s an essential experience for those interested in history, resistance, and moral decision-making. It doesn’t glorify war or rebellion—it honors the quiet, often tragic bravery of ordinary people who chose to fight back, even when they knew they couldn’t win. 7/10 DISASTER | BAD | MEDIOCRE | OKAY | GOOD | GREAT |AMAZING| MASTERPIECE Reviewed on: Win11 Home 64-bit, Intel i5-11600K, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB TUF, 32GB DDR4-3600 RAM, 2 x Kingston NV1 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD, Internet Broadband 1000/1000 Mbit If you like this review, then please consider giving it a thumbs up. I've also reviewed other games that you might find interesting. If so please follow [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/27418263/] Top of the Chart.

April 2025

Every American needs to play this game RIGHT NOW. It's a fantastic history lesson in the rise of fascism, and it's a history lesson that every single American needs to relearn. It's actually heartbreaking, even though it's only text. Seeing the historical "stories" play out is actually horrifying. Gameplay itself is a resource management game, and it works. Works pretty well, even if a bit simplistic. It's just a vehicle to the story, and the story is very well written. I know I haven't played much of it right now, but it's hard to play it and literally see the same things play out in current day America.

Dec. 2024

This game is not only a great resistance simulator but a lesson in history to boot. You live the Nazi era as it evolves, with real historical events. The game itself is immersive. You have to keep a balance between funds, members, moral and hazards. Choose your partners (5 at any time) and your actions. Some resistance acts need a series of actions beforehand, ie you need to blow up something but first need to acquire the explosive device, or need to distribute leaflets but first need to get paper clandestinely. You are also faced with certain situations from time to time, ie coming across 3 SA men beating a Jew, and you have to decide how to act and what to say. Actions change as history progresses. Got it on sale and it was a great investment.

Nov. 2024

A superbly crafted game that serves as storyteller, teacher, and concerned friend. The steady drip-drip-drip of Nazi horrors through newspaper headlines pierces me with cold reality again and again.

July 2024

It is a good game, with enough twists and plot turns to keep it interesting. It has also everything to do with making hard choices. And it confronts you with moral issues. It is easy to say thay you will stand up against injustice living in a free and save country, but what will you do when you're live will depend on it. That is what makes this game so interesting, it is not only fun to play, but the awareness that there where people 100 years ago who really did these things makes it very real.

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Through the Darkest of Times is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.

Through the Darkest of Times is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.

Through the Darkest of Times received 912 positive votes out of a total of 1,086 achieving a rating of 7.98.

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Through the Darkest of Times was developed by Paintbucket Games and published by HandyGames.

Through the Darkest of Times is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Through the Darkest of Times is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Through the Darkest of Times is not playable on Linux.

Through the Darkest of Times is a single-player game.

Through the Darkest of Times does not currently offer any DLC.

Through the Darkest of Times does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Through the Darkest of Times does not support Steam Remote Play.

Through the Darkest of Times is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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