Horror in the Darkness Redux

Horror in the Darkness Redux

A Zork like mobile text-based adventure game with Lovecraft themes and puzzles.

Game info


1.12
August 26, 2025
Android 4.0.3+
Teen
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Game description


Android App Analysis and Review: Horror in the Darkness Redux, Developed by Karmic Shift Studios. Listed in Adventure Category. Current Version Is 1.12, Updated On 26/08/2025 . According to users reviews on Google Play: Horror in the Darkness Redux. Achieved Over 43 thousand Installs. Horror in the Darkness Redux Currently Has 1 thousand Reviews, Average Rating 4.5 Stars

Horror in the Darkness is a short exploration and puzzle solving adventure game inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, where players explore and investigate, putting together clues and solve puzzles to uncover the secrets of Wentsire Manor. It is a mobile phone adaption of the classic text-based adventure genre, similar to the point-and-click classics. The game combines a bleak environment and an sense of underlying dread with moments of comedy to keep you entertained.

Fresh back from the horrors of World War 2, our protagonist was working as a private investigator. Not hugely successful, but it paid the bills. Mostly. But when the widow of his old friend needed his help nothing could have prepared him for the bizarre and uncanny events that were about to unfold.

Horror in the Darkness Redux is an extended and remastered version of the critically acclaimed original game. Original content has been adapted to use the latest features of the Horror series, such as manual save and an easily accessible map button. Expanded content improves the main plot arc and makes for a more fulfilling experience.

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4.5
1,224 total
5 67.6
4 24.7
3 3.9
2 2.9
1 0.8

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Recent Comments

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Atlas Macpherson

I played this game for the first time 2 years back and today I purchased the upgraded version, best decision ever. It was the same plot and same story, but it changed up the puzzles a bit and made the game harder to beat which was just what I needed. These games will always be some of my favourites. They'll never get old. Thank you for such amazing games!!!

user
A Google user

A fantastic text-based puzzle game, and an even better start to an incredible series. This game is challenging and requires a strength in connecting dots in places overlooked. Horror in the Darkness is an adventure worth following, and if you get the chance, I highly recommend spending the quick dollar on the premium version for the extra content.

user
A Google user

Very interesting game, nice Lovecraft atmosphere, and no ads. I liked that I can try all the actions on weird things. The puzzles were pretty straightforward. I had no problem except for trying to remember where the remaining locked doors were. The map was very helpful. I didn't mind walking back and forth several times but apparently with upgraded version you can jump to any location directly. The only complaint is that it's too short. I want more!

user
A Google user

A solid text based adventure, though a few interactions were on the opaque side. They didn't detract from the overall experience however! I enjoyed myself and, though I don't believe I missed anything, I wound up with a variety of items in my inventory that had, seemingly no use. Whether this was intended to throw me off, if I'm just a bit of a hoarder in games, if I missed stuff, or if there were multiple ways to solve puzzles, I don't know. Either way, good for some entertainment and enjoyment

user
A Google user

Really fun, good dose of adventure game nostalgia. Music is atmospheric and perfectly suited, but a bit tedious after a few minutes. Graphics / layout is efficient and clean, but being text, there's no art. I get it, but I also think this newer format begs for some kind of occasional imagery. The map was great, but also essential, as many locations don't give any textual indication of where you can walk, even though the options are given when navigating. Unlike many mobile text games, the writing was good and the proofing was good enough.

user
A Google user

Awesome game! The music set the perfect tone for the eerieness of the estate and really let you feel like you were there, slowly being overcome by supernatural powers. A short story, but an interesting one, and well worth the $0.99 to support old school developers that still make text-based adventure games (which get no love from modern gamers). My one complaint was that the use for the fertilizer was sort of counterintuitive. Only part where I used a hint.

user
A Google user

I really enjoyed this choose your own adventure puzzle! There were two places I got stuck, because I pushed instead of pulled. A little more clarity in the descriptions would have helped there. I wish it had been a wee bit longer, too. Aside from those minor quibbles, I loved the mood, the music and the story.

user
A Google user

Love playing text advs. This one's a real blast from the past, takes me back to the day's playing a game with book,pencil,paper the story is very good and the map is brilliant will be getting the other three books in the series. The use of the objects is not hard to work out . Really is in the style of Lovecraft dark and foreboding. Keep them coming please.