The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

About The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

Supermassive Games delivered this horror adventure on November 18, 2022. It sits as the seventh entry in their Dark Pictures Anthology series available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The story follows a crew of documentary filmmakers who accept a strange invitation to visit a modern reconstruction of H.H. Holmes' infamous Murder Castle. Players soon find themselves manipulated by unseen forces while trying to survive the night. This standalone title supports both single player and co-operative multiplayer modes for up to four people. It runs on the same decision-heavy engine that defined previous entries in the collection.

Gameplay

You control a specific character during their turn to make choices that affect the narrative outcome. The camera usually switches automatically as you move through environments, though you can override some actions with quick-time events. Co-op mode lets friends take turns deciding which path the group takes or allowing them to vote on critical moments together. You need to manage resources like flashlights and health while solving puzzles or finding clues scattered around the castle replica. The game tracks your decisions in a complex web that determines who lives and who dies by the end of the episode. Most sessions last between three and five hours depending on how many times you restart to see different endings.

What Players Think

Players on IGDB have rated this title 71.7 out of 100 based on eighty-seven reviews. The community mood leans toward suspenseful and dark with a focus on tension rather than pure jump scares. Average playtime sits around four hours for a standard run, though completionists spend much longer hunting every possible ending. There are thirty total achievements unlocked at an average rate of only 23.3%. The rarest achievement is "Crime Scene Photographer," which only 1.30% of players have earned so far. Current pricing shows the game hitting a historical low of $13.02, with Green Man Gaming currently offering it for $11.40 after a sixty-seven percent discount.

PlayPile's Take

This title works best for fans of interactive drama who want a short but intense horror story without a massive time commitment. The price point around eleven dollars makes it an easy buy if you missed the previous anthologies. You should expect to fail frequently since the average achievement unlock rate proves most people do not see every ending on their first playthrough. The multiplayer feature adds real chaos when friends make terrible decisions together. If you want a polished narrative experience with genuine stakes, this one delivers without feeling bloated or overly long.

Storyline

A group of documentary filmmakers receive a mysterious invite to a replica of the 'Murder Castle' of H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer. They soon discover that they're being watched, and there is much more at stake than their viewing figures...