Izanagi Games, Inc. and Good Smile Company, Inc. have officially announced Dark Auction will be coming west; a brand new mystery adventure game written by Rika Suzuki, the mind behind Another Code and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.
Along with Rika Suzuki, character designs are by Kohske (GANGSTA.) with music from legendary composer Yuko Komiyama (Monster Hunter series). In addition, the game is directed and produced by Shinsuke Umeda (Death Come True, Worlds End Club).
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Players can head over to the Steam page today to check out the demo today, ahead of the game's full release on January 29th, 2026. It will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC.
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Dark Auction, a thrilling detective ADV by Izanagi Games, Inc. and Good Smile Company, Inc. is officially coming to the West. The game’s first Demo has been released on October 10th in anticipation of Steam Next Fest.
Play as Noah as he sets out alone into a mysterious castle deep in the Black Forest in search of his father, who never returned after attending a secret auction. There, he witnesses a shocking scene and encounters something that…should not be of this world. Soon, Noah realizes he is trapped in the castle along with other participants.
To uncover the truths hidden in the auction items, he must follow the rules and take part in this strange auction. Join him in this shadowy world with a script and scenario written by Rika Suzuki, known for her brilliant work on Another Code and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.
Story
Noah sets out alone into a mysterious castle deep in the Black Forest in search of his father, who never returned after attending a secret auction. There, he witnesses a shocking scene and encounters something that…should not be of this world. Soon, Noah realizes he is trapped in the castle along with other participants. To uncover the truths hidden in the auction items, he must follow the rules and take part in this strange auction.
Game Mechanics
Exploration & Conversation
Freely explore 3D maps to find clues scattered throughout the castle. Interact with participants and discover different information depending on your dialogue choices.
Word Cloud
Organize collected items and keywords to approach the truth behind the story. These deductions play a key role in solving the auction’s mysteries.
Auction
To win auction items, you must offer a “memory.” Guide and refine the memories provided by your target as their supporter. If the memory is correct, the auction succeeds, revealing the true story behind the auctioned items.
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