Dark City: London

About

Dark City: London is a point-and-click hidden-object game set in a foggy Victorian metropolis. You explore dimly lit streets and shadowy clock tower chambers to uncover clues about a spectral killer. Each scene hides items to find and puzzles to solve, with the story advancing as you piece together the mystery. The tone leans gothic but avoids overt horror, focusing on atmospheric investigation and historical detail. A bonus game reimagines "A Christmas Carol" with Dickens as a sleuth. The game’s strength lies in its tight integration of story and puzzles, with secrets tied to London’s architecture and history. Players appreciate the crisp art style and layered dialogue that deepen the central mystery. While the core gameplay follows familiar hidden-object patterns, the clock tower’s mechanical puzzles and red herrings in the investigation keep the experience engaging. Launched in 2017, it remains a steady choice for fans of narrative-driven casual games.

Storyline

London is about to celebrate the opening of the world's largest clock tower, until a headless ghost appears, threatening to destroy London and murder hundreds at the opening ceremony. Investigate the dark alleys and gather clues to hunt down the killer and unlock the deadly secrets hidden inside the clock tower. Can you save London? Find out in this Victorian hidden-object puzzle adventure game!