Screenshots
Watch trailer on Steam ↗The Dark Rites of Arkham
Postmodern Adventures · Published by enComplot
Content notice: General mature content, gore, violent deaths, mild language.
Overwhelmingly Positive — 98% positive (683 reviews) · 30 achievements
Last updated 7 Oct 2026
A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.
£12.59
£13.99Lowest price we've ever recorded
View on SteamPrices can lag the live Steam store — always confirm before buying.
Price history
Adventure · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Delve into the eerie world of The Dark Rites of Arkham, where Postmodern Adventures challenges you to unravel secrets from the Salem witch trials. Join detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman in a gripping adventure that spans centuries.
About this game
Detective Jack Foster rejoins the police department after a traumatic incident to take over the investigation of what appears to be mere political blackmail. Soon, however, he's faced with the discovery of a gruesome ritual murder that took place in a sealed room, from which no one could have gotten in or out without being seen. Along with his new partner, Harvey Whitman, an expert on cults, Foster dives deep into the shadows of the city of Arkham.
The case will get even darker when they find out it is related to three witches that escaped the Salem trials in 1693, and a conspiracy that could put an end to the world as we know it.
Pulp & Click adventure based on dialogue and inventory puzzles.
More than 90 detailed pixel art backgrounds to explore.
A story inspired by the works by H.P. Lovecraft, where we will meet well-known characters such as Herbert West, Keziah Mason, Doctor Eric Moreland, and Henry Armitage.
Jazzy ambient music composed by Matías J. Olmedo (An English Haunting).
Visit the Arkham Museum of the Unusual and lose yourself in its chambers, the biggest attraction of which is the artwork of the sensation of the moment: painter Richard Upton Pickman.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 1 GHz
- Graphics: Directx compatible card
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: Directx compatible card
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: 2 GHz+
- Graphics: Directx compatible card
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: Directx compatible card
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
The Postmodern Adventures Bundle
All Postmodern Adventures games, complete with their soundtracks, in a bundle with an additional discount. You'll pay only those you don't already have. Nightmare Frames Nightmare Frames is a supernatural thriller where you'll step into the shoes of Alan Goldberg, in the search for the scariest horror film of all time. An enthralling journey through the streets of the Hollywood of the 80s, a small haunted town, and even Hell itself. Winner of 6 AGS Awards. An English Haunting While looking for the existence of the Great Beyond, Professor Patrick Moore, aided by a fake medium, will build a device to see the other side, embark on a search for a millenary artifact, and investigate the most haunted manor of 1907 England. Winner of 5 AGS Awards. The Dark Rites of Arkham A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.Read full article on Community Announcements (postmodernadventures)Press Coverage
The Dark Rites of Arkham review - pure Lovecraftian point and click fan service
Cthulhu games are a dime a dozen these days, with everything from JRPG parodies to well-meaning but flawed efforts that bear the official Call of Cthulhu license. But there aren't many point and click adventures showcasing H.P. Lovecraft's sanity-twisting mythos. Two very dated Infogrames efforts in the early 90s come to mind, but if you haven't played 1993's Shadow of the Comet and 1995's Prisoner of Ice, you're not missing much. The Dark Rites of Arkham, by indie developer Postmodern Adventures, rectifies this with a well-rounded effort filled with odes to all of Lovecraft's best stories. It has the quality of a Call of Cthulhu tabletop campaign assembled by a well-read fan. Read moreRead full article on Rock, Paper, ShotgunPatch NotesOfficial
Hotfix Update 1.0.1
- Fixed an issue where players could get stuck because the gas station icon disappeared after returning from the cult without having spoken to Stuart Davis. - Fixed an issue where a nurse’s line would appear when using any item on the infirmary table while she was not present. - Fixed an issue where Jack could become unable to move when examining the infirmary door in the hallway while waiting for the nurse to treat the patient. - Fixed some typos.Read full article on Community Announcements (postmodernadventures)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Dark Rites of Arkham is OUT!
Grab your fedora from the coat rack, because The Dark Rites of Arkham has officially launched on Steam! Embark on the investigation of a macabre ritual murder in the city of Arkham, involving three witches who escaped from 17th-century Salem, dangerous cults, and an ancient conspiracy that could end humanity as we know it.Read full article on Community Announcements (postmodernadventures)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Dark Rites of Arkham is coming February 3!
Greetings, adventurers! We've got exciting news: The Dark Rites of Arkham is launching on February 3rd! There are two weeks left until Postmodern Adventures’ most ambitious game sees the light of day. Featuring more puzzles and more playable locations, this adventure game is based on the works of H. P. Lovecraft. A detective investigation will take us from the streets of Arkham to a dangerous cult and even beyond the stars, as we uncover an ancient conspiracy that could bring an end to life on this planet. As usual, the game will be accompanied by a free DLC featuring the soundtrack. 39 tracks of jazzy, folk, and dark atmospheres composed by Matías J. Olmedo (An English Haunting), capturing the full noir essence of the game.Don’t forget to add The Dark Rites of Arkham to your wishlist! See you very soon!Read full article on Community Announcements (postmodernadventures)
