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A Dark Room App Reviews

The A Dark Room app recently received 45 positive reviews on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, and 1 negative reviews. Users in the United States have given A Dark Room app an average rating of 4.76 out of 5 stars, based on a total of 2.4K ratings since its release on Jun 24 by Amirali Rajan. Can you share your positive or negative thoughts about A Dark Room?

Ratings and Reviews
Rated 4.93 out of 5

2.4K global ratings

5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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45 Positive User Reviews for A Dark Room

Amazing game

Amazing game I first played as a kid and continue to come back to every now and then!

Best game with UI

It is difficult to comprehend how a text-based game could induce such a profound state of stress in me.

Unforgettable

The experience such a simple game can bring to you just by using a text engine feels almost unreal to me. Definitely recommend playing through the game at least once!

Such A Unique Experience

This was such a fun game. I stumbled upon it while searching out a similar game from my childhood (that I absolutely could not remember the name of; only that it was on a Windows 98 game disc) I’m actually kind of sad that I got through it so quickly, but definitely would play it again to see if I got a different experience. Thank you!

Awesome Game

Totally worth it.

4th Wall Broken

I found myself missing out on meals and going hungry because I was so focused on making sure my villagers had food and didn’t go hungry. I’m constantly getting wood from how great this game is. Hard as a rock rn. Basically I’m a villager now too.

Excellent ASCII TEXT Adventure

I’ve never played such an immersive adventure game with such minimalistic graphics. Love it

Finished first time in 190 minutes

Wow, I was emersed and enthralled the whole experience. I started and didn’t stop once until I finished the game. This was my favorite experience on my phone I have had in 11 years, since my first iPod. Hands down must experience.

The Best iPhone Game

Honestly the best game on iPhone. I played this years ago and still remember it and redownload it and play feverishly until completing the storyline. It’s so incredibly well done giving you bits of information that pull you in and progress the overarching story. A true gift that allows us to live in the moment and play with survival, exploration, resource allocation, curiosity, adventure, and the excitement of the unknown. It’s like finding a brilliant book that you can’t put down.

Always on my phone

Oldie but a goodie

Pretty fun game. Nice and compact.

Great fun. Loved the simplicity and the exploration. Finished it twice. Just has the right hook to keep you playing a little longer.

So Realistic

I love how accessible it is, and I love how real it feels. This is nonstop action and adventure.

Absolutely so fun

Game has multiple endings. Worth the money and never any ads

Unlike any other game

Such a great game. I was captivated from the start.

Seriously love this game

Love this game! Used to play it online when I was younger; just bought the mobile version and finished the game. Doing it over for a second time. Super excited to play Ensign, and even try Gridland and A Noble Circle among some others I’ve heard. Thanks so much, we really needed this!!

One of the most legendary games I've ever played.

What more is there to say?

Still go back to it every so often

I remember playing the browser version of this game several years ago, and being intrigued by finding it in the App Store. It might seem strange to pay for a game you’d played through for free but for the price, why not? The mobile game is a sufficient upgrade and worth the price a few times over. The simple, unique experience is something I find myself going back and reliving every so often. If you’ve never tried the game before and happen upon this, give it a shot, just try to be patient in th

Amazing game

Absolutely loved it in all of its simplicity.

Cleanly crafted delight

Simple interface yet enchanting gameplay.

So good

I have loved this game for years. Always come back to it.

Needs to be seen

This game is fantastic. It should be way more popular than it is

Feature Request

Tried to find a portal for a feature request but in A Dusty Path, would it be much effort to add a “Take All” button next to the existing “Take” button? I’m finding it cumbersome to tap “take” x times when I farm items in mines or outposts. Particularly when attempting the no hut challenge. Thanks!

Great game!

Mysterious and spooky, a fun time all around!

One of a Kind

A Dark Room is an extremely unique game that is difficult to explain. But, I promise you will love the experience. I’ve played this game over and over again for years. That first play through hasn’t ever been reached in a mobile game, and very seldom on console or pc.

Fun to play difficult to master

Really loved my time with this game!

10/10

amazing experience and gameplay. always come back to it.

A standard for text-based games

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in A Dark Room, and for 2 bucks it’s absolutely worth your time and money. It’s great for short play sessions, maybe on a break or a longer session on a plane or train. The game can feel tense at times, especially when managing resources, so dont expect an idle game. My only issue is that A Dark Room constantly feels like it’s trying to get its message across, but it’s often too vague to do so.

Best game ever

The game is simply amazing - to all those people out there who left a 1 star review play the game for at least 5 minutes

Really loved this

This is a unique experience more than a game for me. I really enjoyed experiencing it, I didn’t always enjoy playing it. I had never played an idle game before and had a really hard time learning how the game worked but eventually I noticed and googled things that really made the game more fun. Understanding traversing the map and what each letter meant and that the compass was helping lead me through the game in a linear progression helped. Also learning that dying can actually be good also he

Amazing game

I love this game. I’ve played through it a few times over the years both with and without building huts. The challenge and strategy is fun. It’s very addicting and causes a lot of self-reflecting. I wish there were more creative and thoughtful games like this on the App Store. Thank you for making this game Amir

An enduring gem

I come back to a dark every few years. It remains powerful and thought provoking each play through. A game everyone should play.

Just too cool

Every year or so I re-download this game just cuz the story is so good. Cheers to the developers of both versions. I see the love y’all put in.

Incredible minimalist game

My imagination runs wild in this game. I come back to it about once a year and I just love the minimalist style. I picture the ruined landscape, and the desperate people and animals. I feel like I’m playing a novel. I love this game so much.

An excellent game

I originally played this game in a browser many years ago, forgot about it, and rediscovered it on mobile. It hit me emotionally in ways I did not expect, and am on my second play through of what will be many. Thank you for this game! I’d recommend it to anyone.

Love this game

It doesn’t require the internet to play and is a complete game in itself. Very interesting and as new information comes to light you realize the broader story.

Wow.

I’ve played this game before, a long time ago. I beat it once but didn’t take time to enjoy the ending. Today after about 3.5 hours of casual gameplay over 3 days I beat it for the 2nd time. Taking time to listen to the developers words is great. Incredible game. Looking forward to starting the ensign. I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time. Thank you for this experience. Some people will never know the time & work that goes into creating such an addictive game in this format. I sure

One of the only times I’ve reviewed an app

One of, if not my favorite iOS game. The mystery, the gameplay, and story, it’s all awesome. Seriously download this game right now.

Best Game EVER

I have loved this game for a long time and every time I play it I fall back in love. Thank you to the creators and good luck future players!

Got this in like 2015, still just as good as I remember

I highly recommend the prequel too

Wow.

I’ve played this game before, a long time ago. I beat it once but didn’t take time to enjoy the ending. Today after about 3.5 hours of casual gameplay over 3 days I beat it for the 2nd time. Taking time to listen to the developers words is great. Incredible game. Looking forward to starting the ensign. I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time. Thank you for this experience. Some people will never know the time & work that goes into creating such an addictive game in this format. I sure

A Simple but amazing experience!

Great game for chilling when you have to wait at work. Story is very good too, which surprised me

If you like choose your own adventures, highly recommend

Amazing. Stick with it because it becomes absolutely addicting.

Awesome!

At first, the game didn't seem to be going anywhere, but as it progressed, it captured the imagination and demanded my full attention to see what would happen next. A Dark Room is definitely one of my favorite story game apps. I just wish the producers had made more! Update: They made more!

Don’t immediately drop the game

It’s an amazing game as soon as you get past the start

1 Negative User Reviews for A Dark Room

Nooooo lost my save data with update!

Why did updating to this latest version remove my save data ?!??