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EyeSight · Published by EyeSight
Last updated 3 Oct 2026
Crack in the Dark is a cave exploration game where you use sound to see. Draw your own maps to avoid getting lost in sprawling cave systems, and rely on your whip for combat, movement, and navigation.
Action, Adventure, Indie · More free games
Navigate treacherous cave systems by listening for clues in Crack In The Dark. This action-adventure game challenges you to draw your own maps and use a versatile whip for both combat and exploration, all while uncovering secrets hidden within the shadows.
About this game
Centuries of living in darkness has robbed you of sight, but in return, you have gained extraordinary hearing. After a tragic turning point, you must venture into uncharted caverns filled with monster's. Armed only with a whip and your ability to "see" through sound, you must fight, navigate, and survive in this new world.
Echolocation
Navigate pitch-black environments by generating sound waves that reveal your surroundings. Every movement, crack of your whip, or environmental noise helps you visualize the world around you.
Cartography
The cave's twisting tunnels, towering chasms, and shifting paths can disorient even seasoned explorers. To avoid getting lost, you'll need to draw your own map or risk wandering in circles.
Sound Sensitivity
While sound is your greatest asset, too much noise can overwhelm your senses. Use your whip wisely, or risk temporary deafness.
Crack And Move
Your whip isn't just a weapon, it's a tool for traversal. Swing across chasms, disarm enemies, and strike with precision.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 230 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Crack In The Dark Demo: Latest Update - 0.5.6
Version 0.5.6VisualsHigh poly caves;Environment water assets;Animations that show how the player got his weapons;Improved textures and shaders.New FeaturesQuick time event to save yourself from pitfalls;Revised the first 3 levels for better game flow;Bats flying around the caves;New projectile enemy;Stamina and health audio cues.Read full article on Community Announcements (lurio)Patch NotesOfficial
Crack In The Dark Demo: Latest Update - 0.4.5
Version 0.4.5 includes an intro cutscene with a story.VisualsColor tweaking the deafness visual.New FeaturesIntro cutsceneAudio OcclusionBecoming deaf has a "ringing" sound effect.Bug FixesMain menu camera moves with arrow keys.Grapple targets objects that are above the players head.Read full article on Community Announcements (lurio)Patch NotesOfficial
Crack In The Dark Demo: Latest Update - 0.4.4.
Version 0.4.4 brings a fully reworked visual style and a fleshed-out gameplay loop.VisualsA reimagining of how the player becomes deaf and how they perceive silenceEnemies redesigned as ghastly entitiesEnvironment visual overhaulUpdated player texturesRefreshed UINew FeaturesPoprocksGas-fire checkpointsProgressive tutorialEchoes in the cavesAll levels reworkedGoing deaf now affects both visuals and audioBug FixesFixed the player getting stuck in the floor when respawningFixed abilities soft-locking when stamina runs outFixed “sonar” revealing caves inconsistentlyVarious other fixesRead full article on Community Announcements (lurio)
