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The Dark Rites of Arkham

The Dark Rites of Arkham

Released: 2/3/2026

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.

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.

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.

Critics
80
Steam
98

Score Breakdown

80.0

Critic Average

3 reviews

98

Steam User Score

658 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-17.7
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-17.7

Average of both sources

Review Timing

3 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 29, 2026

Based on 3 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 80.0/100. Critics score this game 17.7 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(3 recent of 3)+
  1. Greg WheelerviaTheReviewGeek
    Feb 10, 2026·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 97.7/100 · -22.7 pts
  2. István SzabóviaAdventureGames.hu
    Feb 9, 2026·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 97.7/100 · -17.7 pts
  3. Vladimír RusnákviaSomHráč.sk
    Feb 3, 2026·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Steam 97.7/100 · -12.7 pts