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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Im Bann Der Dunklen Jagd
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Content notice: The game features horror elements designed to create a dark and unsettling atmosphere, primarily relying on shock moments. Players may encounter occasional depictions of blood, and there are 'creatures' that can kill characters, but these encounters are not depicted in a brutally graphic way. The emphasis is on suspense and surprise rather than explicit violence. Players should be aware that the themes and sudden frights may be unsettling for some.
Mostly Positive — 72% positive (218 reviews) · 13 achievements
Last updated 29 Sept 2026
Dive into an immersive co-op horror experience with a friend. As detectives, you’ll search for clues in a sinister area and must survive the horrors lurking within. Work together to find all the objects and escape before doom catches up with you.
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play · 2025 · More free games
Explore a sinister area as detectives searching for answers. Work together to find objects and escape before facing horror, in Im Bann Der Dunklen Jagd's free-to-play co-op experience.
About this game
Im Bann Der Dunklen Jagd invites you and a friend to an immersive co-op horror adventure, where you take on the role of detectives sent into a mysterious area. Your task is to gather clues and navigate through the eerie scenario. Experience the core gameplay of a level, where teamwork and careful exploration are essential to uncover the location's mystery and escape safely.
Gameplay:
Cooperative Investigations:
This game is designed for two players. Work together to explore the area and find crucial objects.
Collecting Objects:
Search for clues and items scattered throughout the ominous environment. Your detective skills will be put to the test.
Features:
Three Levels:
Dive into three exciting levels where you work together to gather clues, solve puzzles, and successfully escape the area.
Threatening Atmosphere:
The scenario is characterized by a gloomy setting and eerie sounds that heighten the tension.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or GTX 1650 (4 GB), Radeon RX 580 or RX 5500 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2080 or RTX 3060, Radeon RX 6700 XT or RX 6800
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 0.6.3 – New Bonuslevel, High Scores & More
Added Community Screenshots as loading screens.Added a Backroom as a bonus level. It unlocks after completing the first act.Added a High Score system to track the fastest Players in the Bonuslevel.Removed the sprint limit. You can now sprint without restrictions.The game may crash when returning to the main menu during an active session.Players in certain regions (such as Turkey) may experience connection issues due to ISP restrictions on P2P connections. If you have trouble joining, please try disabling VPNs and checking firewall settings.Bugs can be reported here:Community ForumInstagramRead full article on Community Announcements (✪ smi.)Patch NotesOfficial
Having Trouble Playing Online Co-Op? This Might Help
Some players (especially from Turkey) have recently reported issues connecting to the online co-op mode.While this does not affect everyone, a few users have found that the following workaround helped them establish a connection:Several players reported that changing their Steam download region allowed the online co-op to work for them.How to try it:Open Steam SettingsGo to DownloadsChange Download RegionThis can sometimes affect how Steam routes the online connection. It may not solve the issue for everyone, but it has already helped some players get co-op running.If it does not solve the issue for you, please feel free to reach out with details.Smi.Read full article on Community Announcements (✪ smi.)Patch NotesOfficial
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the game could crash after losing, restarting the level, and losing again.Fixed a boss fight bug where the remaining player could not escape after defeating the boss if the other player had already died.If you find any bugs, feel free to let me know. I only noticed this crash after two defeats because I happened to be watching a stream.Note: Players in certain regions (such as Turkey) may experience connection issues due to ISP restrictions on P2P connections. If you have trouble joining, please try disabling VPNs and checking firewall settings.Read full article on Community Announcements (✪ smi.)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 0.6.2
After more than a year and a half of development, Im Bann der Dunklen Jagd now officially leaves Early Access.The game first released exactly one year ago, and since then I have worked intensively on improvements, especially performance and stability.From now on, development will mainly focus on smaller patches and bug fixes. I want to sincerely thank everyone who supported, tested, and provided feedback during the Early Access period.And yes… happy birthday to the game 🎂Early Access finished: The game is now officially out of Early Access!English voice lines have been added.End credits extended, important players who supported the project are now mentioned there. New EmoteAdded new loading screensEnemy speeds adjusted, they increase the longer a chase lasts and are temporarily slowed after being stunned.Major performance improvementsFlashlight has been reworkedEnemies will detect players later when the flashlight is turned offExtras:New Friend "Freddy"Early Access Player Trophy: Awarded to players who achieved a specific in-game goal during the Early Access phase. (No longer obtainable.)Achievement-TrophyThe game may crash when returning to the main menu during an active session.The Early Access trophy is currently only visible for the host.In rare cases, both players may spawn with the same skin.Players in certain regions (such as Turkey) may experience connection issues due to ISP restrictions on P2P connections. If you have trouble joining, please try disabling VPNs and checking firewall settings.Bugs can be reported here:Community ForumInstagram You can also find more of my smaller projects and game jam titles on Itch.io/FabianSmiRead full article on Community Announcements (✪ smi.)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 0.6.1
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