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A Bunch of Scumms · Published by A Bunch of Scumms
Last updated 29 Sept 2026
A classic point-and-click adventure inspired by the golden age of 1990s adventure games. Explore ancient Egypt, solve challenging puzzles, uncover forgotten secrets, and follow Dakota Keys on a journey into one of history's greatest mysteries.
Adventure, Indie, Casual · 2026 · More free games
About this game
Dakota Keys and the Secret of the Ancients is a classic point-and-click adventure inspired by the golden age of 1990s adventure games.
Travel across Egypt and beyond in search of a forgotten secret buried beneath the sands of history. Explore ancient locations, solve challenging puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and meet memorable characters on a journey that could change everything we know about the ancient world.
Features:
• Classic point-and-click gameplay with a verb-based interface
• Explore ancient ruins, temples, libraries, and forgotten places
• Solve puzzles inspired by classic adventure games
• Rich story filled with mystery, exploration, and discovery
• Retro pixel-art visuals inspired by the golden age of adventure gaming
• Original soundtrack and atmospheric environments
• Multiple hours of adventure and exploration
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: any
- Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard required.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated graphics card recommended
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: any
- Additional Notes: Headphones recommended for the best experience.
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
The Dakota Keys Demo is Available Now!
The wait is over — the free demo of Dakota Keys and the Secret of the Ancients is now available on Steam!Step into the shoes of Dakota Keys and begin a classic point & click adventure inspired by the golden age of LucasArts.Explore mysterious locations, investigate the secrets of ancient Egypt, solve puzzles, meet unusual characters, and take your first steps into a much larger adventure involving lost civilizations and mysteries that have remained hidden for thousands of years.This is the first time the game is publicly playable, and I'm incredibly excited to finally let you experience it for yourself.Download the demo, start exploring, and let me know what you think!Thank you to everyone who has followed and wishlisted the game so far. This is only the beginning. 🏺🔍Read full article on Community Announcements (olivier244)AnnouncementsOfficial
Exploring the Hall of Records
Inspired by archaeological mysteries, ancient Egyptian legends, and decades of theories surrounding the pyramids, one of the key locations in Dakota Keys and the Secret of the Ancients lets you descend into one of history’s greatest “what if?” scenarios.Every chamber hides clues. Every symbol may have a meaning. And not everything buried beneath the sand was meant to stay forgotten…The demo is coming very soon, and I can’t wait for you to explore it.Read full article on Community Announcements (olivier244)
