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IzanagiGames · Published by IzanagiGames, GOOD SMILE COMPANY · Official site ↗
Mixed — 65% positive (225 reviews) · 40 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Noah lives with his eccentric father, who’s obsessed with Dictator X. When he joins a strange auction at a castle, he must work to solve mysteries hidden in the exhibits and uncover his father’s secrets. Risk everything to win—but what truth awaits? Story by Rika Suzuki!
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Join Noah on an adventure through a castle filled with enigmatic exhibits. Unravel the mysteries surrounding your eccentric father and the enigmatic figure of Dictator X in this 2026 release from IzanagiGames.
About this game
A brand-new mystery adventure game, with both story and script written by Rika Suzuki, known for her brilliant work on Another Code/Trace Memory and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. It also features character design by Kohske, author/illustrator of GANGSTA., and music by Monster Hunter composer, Yuko Komiyama, and Tsukasa Masuko, composer for the Megami Tensei series. Directed and produced by Shinsuke Umeda (IzanagiGames).
Game features:
- Explore freely within an old castle rendered in 3D
- Use reasoning and deduction to solve clues via the Word Cloud System
- Use memories to expose the truth via each Auction
In the exploration phase, you will search rooms and floors, and talk to other participants, revealing trauma and lies that will lead you to the truth each one keeps hidden.
Information you learn here will be stored in your Word Cloud, and can then be used to solve mysteries during each auction!
But in this place, the auction exhibits aren't bid on with money, but with memories.
Auction participants try to win their bids by offering their own memories, using a memory reconstruction device known as EPO.
But memories burdened by secrets or trauma can change completely, becoming distorted and incorrect.
If the participants offer incomplete memories, their auction bids will fail.
Noah must become their supporter, fixing each target's memory to ensure they are correct.
If the auction is a success, the truth will be revealed—unleashing the dramatic story behind each ill-fated auction exhibit.
Story:
1981, Somewhere in Europe.
Eighteen-year-old Noah is haunted by the memory of his mother abandoning him as a child.
He lives with his father Leonard, a failed writer obsessed with collecting items related to “Dictator X.”
Noah wishes he would stop, but Leonard refuses to give up his strange obsession, even as they struggle financially.
One day, an auction invitation arrives, addressed to Leonard. Ignoring Noah’s protests, Leonard sets off for the old castle where the auction is to be held, promising to tell Noah everything once he returns.
But Leonard never comes home. With no way to contact him, Noah heads to the castle himself, determined to bring him home—only to witness something shocking.
Trapped inside the castle with the other guests, Noah decided to accept the Auctioneer's invitation, and take part in the auction himself.
Characters:
Noah Crawford (VA. Kengo Kawanishi)
Leonard Crawford (VA. Rikiya Koyama)
Edgar Schultz (VA. Daisuke Namikawa)
Christoph Treheim von Berg (VA. Nobunaga Shimazaki)
Otto Klein (VA. Shunsuke Takeuchi)
Karla Becker (VA. Maaya Uchida)
Lorraine Klopp (VA. Yui Ishikawa)
Hell (VA. Akira Ishida)
Auctioneer (VA. Show Hayami)
Game Overview:
Title: Dark Auction
Genre: Mystery Adventure
Development / Marketing: IzanagiGames
Story / Script: Rika Suzuki (Another Code/Trace Memory and Hotel Dusk: Room 215)
Character Design: Kohske (GANGSTA.)
Music: Yuko Komiyama (Monster Hunter series), Tsukasa Masuko (Megami Tensei series)
Director / Producer: Shinsuke Umeda (IzanagiGames)
Copyright: © IzanagiGames, Inc. / GOOD SMILE COMPANY
* This game is a story about young people learning about the past, and striving to protect a peaceful future. Although memories related to past wars feature in this game, it does not in any way, seek to glorify or promote the crimes of war.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel® Core i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11 or later
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Now Joining the Summer Sale! Dark Auction — 20% OFF!
Dark Auction is now part of the Summer Sale!Enjoy a limited-time 20% discount 🏝️The sale runs through July 9, so don’t miss this opportunity!※ Sale periods may vary depending on country or region. Please check the sale price on the store before purchasing.Other Izanagi Games titles are also participating in the Summer Sale,making this a great chance to save even more with bundles 🎮✨Free Demo Available Now 🦜We look forward to your reviews!Thank you for your continued support of Dark Auction.Read full article on Community Announcements (n.yamagata)Patch NotesOfficial
Update Notice (April 17, 2026)
Dark Auction Update Notice (April 17, 2026)Patch Notes- Improvements to keyboard and mouse controls- Updated artwork on Otto’s Floor (Sun Floor)- Minor bug fixes and overall improvementsWith this update, some default settings for keyboard & mouse controls have been revised.As a result, new default key bindings have been applied.\Confirm: Space key (Enter key and left mouse click are also always available)Cancel: Esc keyMany other key bindings have also been changed.Please refer to the image below for full details.If you wish to customize your key bindings, you can do so via “Input Settings” in the Options menu.To ensure the best possible experience, we kindly ask that you update the game to the latest version.We will continue to improve Dark Auction going forward.We welcome your feedback and suggestions—please contact us via the community forums or our customer support.Read full article on Community Announcements (n.yamagata)Patch NotesOfficial
Update Notice (February 27, 2026)
New Features Have Been Added to Dark Auction!This update adds new features that are unlocked after completing the game.If you already have a cleared save file, you can check out the new features from the title screen after updating.Chapter SelectStart playing from the beginning of any chapter in the game.GalleryView illustrations used in event scenes from the main story.In addition to the new features, the artwork displayed on Edgar’s floor has been updated.We have also applied minor bug fixes and overall improvements.To ensure the best possible experience, we kindly ask that you update the game to the latest version.If you encounter any issues or have questions regarding game progression, please contact us via the community forums or reach out to our customer support team.Read full article on Community Announcements (n.yamagata)Patch NotesOfficial
Update Notice (February 7, 2026)
Bug Fixes Implemented for Dark Auction Fixes - Updated the artwork for “Girl with Flowers”. - Fixed an issue with screen resolution when playing in fullscreen mode. - Minor bug fixes and overall improvements The above issues have been addressed and improvements have been made. To ensure the best possible gameplay experience, we kindly ask you to update the game. If you experience any issues or have trouble with game progression, please let us know via the community discussion threads or contact our customer support team. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2363180/_/Read full article on Community Announcements (n.yamagata)AnnouncementsOfficial
The illustration “Girl with Flowers” — newly drawn by KOHSKE — is now complete.
The newly illustrated artwork “Girl with Flowers” by KOHSKE has been completed.We are currently working on implementing it into the game, including the creation of its 3D model.The implementation is scheduled to be completed within next week.Once it has been fully implemented, we will share another update.We are also continuing work on other artworks and will keep you informed of our progress.In addition, Dark Auction will continue to receive major updates going forward.Thank you for your continued support.Read full article on Community Announcements (n.yamagata)
