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DARKPLACE · Published by DARKPLACE · Official site ↗
2 user reviews — 0% positive (2 reviews) · 15 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
The Pawn Broker is an atmospheric horror economic survival game. Run a cursed pawnshop, analyze every item that comes through for signs of theft or dark curses, and make high-stakes decisions to stay profitable before your five days are up.
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Indie, Simulation · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
About this game
You wake up behind the counter of a pawnshop. The door is locked. A debt hangs over your head.
The Collector is watching.
You have five days to turn a profit. Or you die.
Every day, items come through. Your job is to observe them, analyze them, spot what's wrong. Some carry subtle markings — symbols, signs that only a careful eye will catch. Accept a cursed item by mistake, and the rules shift. Take in stolen goods, and karma turns against you. Inflation. Fines. Invisible consequences that stack in silence.
The terminal is your only ally. Every morning it reports the news — stolen goods in circulation, categories under watch, fluctuating values. Read it. Remember it. Ignore it at your own risk.
There is no UI. No HUD. No tutorial holding your hand. Everything you need to know is in the room. Everything you need to see is in front of you. The rest belongs to The Collector.
Five days. One chance. Be profitable.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 960 / RX 480
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: Carte son compatible DirectX
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1070 / RX 5700
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: Carte son compatible DirectX
Supported Languages
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
🎃 First seasonal event coming soon!
The first seasonal event is coming to The Pawn Broker — 1.1.0A major update is coming to The Pawn Broker — 1.1.0!Version 1.1.0 will introduce the first seasonal event in The Pawn Broker.The first seasonal event is hereNew seasonal items and decorations will appear during the event, along with a few surprises to discover...And among them:A secret mini-game is hidden somewhere in the game.We won't tell you where.It's up to you to find it.Under the hood...The update also brings a major overhaul of the game's internal systems, particularly how objects and NPCs are handled.This new architecture reduces memory usage and improves performance.On our test machine:~19% more FPS ~150 MB less application memoryResults may vary depending on your hardware, but the goal is to make The Pawn Broker lighter and more comfortable to run, especially on lower-end configurations.This new foundation will also make future updates easier to develop.The Pawn Broker — 1.1.0October 15, 2026Thank you so much to everyone playing The Pawn Broker, sharing feedback, and continuing to follow the development. ❤️Read full article on Community Announcements (GEKI)Patch NotesOfficial
UPDATE: CURIOSITIES
This update adds several new items across existing categories, along with a brand-new category:CuriositiesStrange, rare, or simply difficult-to-explain objects have started appearing in the shop.Included in this update:• New category: Curiosities • Several new items to discover • New achievement to unlock • Various minor fixes and adjustmentsAs always, some items are rarer than others. Keep your eyes open.And keep paying your debt.Read full article on Community Announcements (GEKI)Patch NotesOfficial
Regular Update: Improved Tutorial and Full German Localization
Hello everyone,After carefully reviewing the first player feedback, I have released a new update focused on improving the experience for new players.What's NewAdded a light tutorial to better introduce the game's mechanics.Improved onboarding experience during the first minutes of gameplay.German localization is now 100% complete throughout the entire game.Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share feedback. Your comments help me identify areas that can be improved and continue developing the game in the right direction.As always, feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions.- DARKPLACERead full article on Community Announcements (GEKI)AnnouncementsOfficial
THE PAWN BROKER IS OUT NOW
Buy items. Sell them.Repay your debt.The Collector will return soon.DARKPLACERead full article on Community Announcements (GEKI)AnnouncementsOfficial
DEV LOG #1 - WHAT'S COMING AFTER LAUNCH
SEASONAL EVENTSThree times a year, the Pawn Shop changes. New decorations, new atmosphere, new music — and most importantly, new items you'll only see during that period. Winter Edition (Nov 24 → Dec 24)Easter Edition (TBA)Summer Edition (TBA)The first event arrives this November.The shop transforms. Here's a first look. Seasonal items join the regular item pool - you can encounter them just like any other object. And some of them... More details in November. For now, pay your debt.DARKPLACERead full article on Community Announcements (GEKI)
