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Piece of Cake studios · Published by Piece of Cake studios, Kepler Ghost · Official site ↗
Content notice: This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content
Very Positive — 89% positive (6,232 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Dark Hours: Prologue is a free 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 a monster. Forget your plan, your mission: survive! Explore and cooperate to find a way out or hide and wish for daylight.
Action, Adventure, Free To Play · 2024 · More free games
Dark Hours: Prologue challenges you and your team to survive a supernatural heist gone wrong. Explore, cooperate, or hide as you evade the monster in this free-to-play adventure from Piece of Cake studios.
About this game
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About the Game
Dark Hours: Prologue is a free version of Dark Hours. Experience the core gameplay and get a taste of the experience that awaits in the full game.
Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for 1-4 players. Just when you think you've pulled off the perfect heist, your break-in is suddenly interrupted by an unexpected supernatural event. You find yourself trapped in the auction house you came to rob and you realize with horror that you are no longer alone... A demonic creature has taken over the place and you have become its new prey. Will you manage to escape? Will you survive this apocalyptic night?
PROLOGUE FEATURES:
The Auction House: Explore the area in search of a way out, solve co-op minigames, deactivate lasers and security cameras, fill your bag with valuable loot, and take advantage of the building's secrets to get out of there.
New monsters: Encounter up to 2 creatures, each with distinct behaviors and unique abilities.
Unique items and co-op action to make your heist a success.
KEY FEATURES
Cooperate: Dark Hours is a 1-4 player cooperative experience where you must work together to escape the evil entity that is hunting you. You can't survive alone, stay close to your teammates and collaborate to find your way out of this nightmare.
Manage your equipment: A lock-picking set, a hacking device, a flashlight or a crowbar? Pick your gear and find all sorts of items during your exploration. Use them wisely with your teammates and you may have a chance to get out alive. Or not…
Escape or survive: There are only two ways out: find the exit or hide from the creature until morning. Will you make it through this dreadful night?
GAMEPLAY FEATURES
Steal: Remember, your first objective is to rob this place, so make sure to steal every valuable item you find. Score big!
Best Thieves: Carrying all that illegally-acquired loot can be tiring for your friends, so don't hesitate to discreetly offer your help by emptying their bags to steal the most precious items. There is no honor among thieves!
Be stealthy: Don’t make too much noise or the monster will find you. Be careful: the more you loot, the louder you get. In case of extreme urgency, you can (sneakily) fill your teammates' bags so they are noisier than you.
Survive: Seek refuge wherever you can or push your teammate to the entity's clutches. Survival justifies any action. Between us, it's better him than you, right?
Live a terrifying and fun co-op horror experience where you will discover more about the origin of the dark hours! …and who your friends really are!
Warning
This game contains flashing lights that may make it unsuitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitive conditions. Player discretion is advised.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
30,000 Discord Members Giveaway 🎁 Win your Steam key for Dark Hours FULL Game!
Hello everyone, We’re happy to announce that our Discord server has just reached 30,000 members, that’s incredible! 🎉To thank you all for joining us on this adventure and for your incredible support, we’ve decided to organize a giveaway directly on Discord (it is the holiday season, after all 🎄). And what better way to celebrate 30K members than by giving away 30 Steam keys for Dark Hours?Feel free to join in! The giveaway is open to everyone until Friday the 19th at 4:30 PM (Paris time).How to participate Join our Discord server Go to the #giveaway🎁 channel Click the "Participate" button That’s it! Your entry will be registered automatically.30 lucky winners will be randomly selected and each will receive a Steam key for Dark Hours Full game.Good luck to everyone!Raven 🔔 Don’t want to miss the latest about Dark Hours? Follow us: Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram Or contact us at contact@darkhours-thegame.comRead full article on Community Announcements (Raven)AnnouncementsOfficial
Dark Hours FULL GAME - 1.0 is OUT NOW!
Hello everyone, Today, we are thrilled to announce the wait is over: Dark Hours 1.0 is finally out! Gear up, gather your crew, and let the horrific heist night begin.💀 What's Dark Hours? Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for up to 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. 🎬 Watch the Cinematic Launch Trailer to get a glimpse of what awaits you.🔦 What's Available in Version 1.08 monsters with their exclusive abilities and weaknesses50+ heist items: from classic heist kits and hacking tools to remote-control devices, EMP, Holy & Ice grenades, flare guns, entity scanners, GPS trackers, instant cameras, and more60 maps across 5 environments: Auction Houses, Casinos, Museums, Nuclear Power Plants and Cruise ships12+ mission objectives to plan your heists around3 mafia factions to build your reputation across and unlock exclusive items and customizations4 difficulty levels, including the Nightmare mode.100+ customization itemsVarious deadly puzzles, traps & minigamesPvPvE mode where 2 teams of robbers compete against each otherCrossplay and friends online systemYou can find the complete patchnote at the end of this news.❤️Thank You for your support!This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without you. Your feedback, passion, and support through Early Access kept us going, and we can’t thank you enough.From everyone on the Dark Hours team: thank you for being part of this adventure.Now go… your next heist is waiting. Have fun burglars! Raven🔔 Stay updated on all things Dark Hours:Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram Or contact us at contact@darkhours-thegame.comPatchnote #56 for Dark Hours (v1.0) - 23/10/2025NEWMicrophone System NEW: Implemented a new microphone system allowing players to select their input device directly in-game and improve sound management.All Monsters Interact NEW: Add...Read full article on Community Announcements (Poke Hacktag)Patch NotesOfficial
Dark Hours FULL GAME | The "Cruise into Madness!" Major Update +25% off Discount
Hello burglars,There’s no better time to jump aboard: our newest update, Cruise into Madness, is now live — and to celebrate, Dark Hours is 25% off for a limited time! 🛒From August 20 to September 3, you can grab the game at a discounted price and start your terrifying heist night.🚢 Explore the Haunted Cruise ShipWelcome aboard: stroll through tight corridors, relax on the main deck, take a nap in the captain’s quarters or check out the engine room. This cruise is one you won’t forget… if you make it out.🐙 Meet the Driftborn — Your New Worst NightmareSomething ancient has awakened aboard the cruise ship... A terrifying tentacled beast lurking in the shadows — and it’s not happy you’re here. Do you think you can survive it?💀 Nightmare Difficulty — The Challenge You’ve Been Waiting ForOur most demanding difficulty is finally here! Face multiple monsters at once and test your teamwork and survival skills like never before. Good luck — you’re going to need it.🎒 New Themed Customization — Cruise & Sea StyleShow off your style with fresh cruise-inspired items. The octopus backpack is already stealing the show. 🚐 Customize Your Van!Your getaway vehicle just got a makeover! Change colors or completely transform the look of your van — who’s ready for a heist night in an ice cream truck?🔄 Rejoin Feature — Stay in the ActionGot disconnected during your heist? Not a problem anymore! You can now rejoin ongoing games and jump straight back into the chaos.🕹️ New Vault Minigame — Cooperation RequiredNew environment, new minigame! Get ready to work together and disable tricky new laser traps to crack open the vault. Teamwork has never been so crucial.🔨Bug fix & improvementsAs with every update, we’ve taken the opportunity to fix bugs you’ve reported. Scroll down for the full patchnote.Ready to dive in?We can’t wait to hear what you think! Feel free to share your feedbacks on on our Discord or directly on the Steam forums. See you on board! Raven🔔 Stay updated on all things Dark Hour...Read full article on Community Announcements (Raven)Patch NotesOfficial
Dark Hours FULL GAME | The "Watt the Hell!" Major Update +20% off Discount
Hello everyone! The 4th Major Update "Watt the Hell!" of Dark Hours FULL GAME is NOW AVAILABLE! This fourth major update introduces loads of new content, including the arrival of a new monster, the Voltaic Wraith, and a new heist environment: the Power Plant. But that’s not all — all map layouts have been upgraded to include upper floors and basements. You can also take on a brand-new contract where you’ll plant bombs for the Mafia Boss, and plenty more! To celebrate the release of this new content, you can enjoy a 20% discount on Dark Hours FULL GAME, available now through May 29. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208570/Dark_Hours/?utm_source=NewsPrologue&utm_content=WattTheHell {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44120298/9236a2ca46b1f48cd53786306dd428511963179c.png ⚡ New Monster: the Voltaic Wraith Give a thunderous round of applause for the Voltaic Wraith, one of the deadliest and most menacing creatures ever seen in Dark Hours. Watch out, or you might become a danger to your allies. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44120298/84739feaa21a231338870077e9a25cbaf25a6db6.gif ☢️ New Environment: the Power Plant One of our sources says this power plant is a great place for a heist! It should be empty... seems like the perfect plan! What could possibly go wrong? Get ready to pull off your heists in this all-new Dark Hours environment! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44120298/04f12ce85a05ba4bb993a1d1e378e4bbb5799e42.png 🏠 Upgraded map layouts: Floors and basement Watch your step on the stairs! You asked for it — multi-floor maps have arrived in Dark Hours! Map layouts can now include a basement or an upper floor. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44120298/cbffeaaba06242600978baa0f080a33e738e224f.png 💣New contract objective The boss says it’s time to level up your criminal skills! Your new job? Plant explosives. As long as the money’s good, who’s complaining? Try out this brand-new in-game contract and make things go boom! 🛷 New gameplay Item: the mirror Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all? Alright, it’s not...Read full article on Community Announcements (Raven)Patch NotesOfficial
Dark Hours FULL GAME | The "All Bets Down!" Major Update + 20% off discount
Hey everyone The "All Bets Down" Major Update for Dark Hours FULL GAME is LIVE NOW! This major update, the third one, introduces plenty of new content, including features planned in the roadmap—such as a new monster, a new environment, and difficulty settings. We've also added some unexpected surprises, like a completely reworked lobby! Cherry on top, enjoy a 20% discount to celebrate the release of the major update, now until March 13th! Here’s a clear overview of all the new additions to Dark Hours, the paid version: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45069451/87f1791385dc11197a94572d4fe4e0a220089c8d.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208570/Dark_Hours/ 🃏Give a huge round of applause for the star of the show: The Trickster! This little prankster loves to hide things that don’t belong to him—stay on your toes! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45069451/84d7f793426cb93170519faa49c8f51f2d35b3c0.png 🎰Come bet your future in The Casino! Come explore a brand-new environment to rob in this casino, lit up by a thousand lights! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45069451/319a1278a2997b62049104e4130ff17a10ea654a.png 💪Customize the difficulty settings like you want Is your game too easy? Too hard? You can now adjust the game presets to change the difficulty like you want! 🏭Come discover your brand new base Enjoy a brand-new 3D lobby to prepare yourself for your next heist! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45069451/30bc8fcec9054a49e8deb71b64c161ec7837f592.png 🔫Brand new playable items are now available! The extinguisher was already a really cool and versatile item, come check out these new ones: A Taser: If someone gives you trouble, defend yourself with this magnificent Taser A water balloon: They say water and electricity don’t mix well. I’ll let you test that out. A water gun: After the Dart Gun, who’s adding this? What could possibly be the point of it? 🔁New puzzle minigame Come play new co-op minigames to progress in your heists and reach your goal while making sure to survive your pursuers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45069451/eab7b5...Read full article on Community Announcements (Raven)
