Details
EntwicklerPierce / Gay / Zocher, Indigo Matrix
PublisherLudit
KostenlosNo
AlterKeine
Dark Castle is a faithful re-release of the 1986 precision-platformer that defined the genre. Control Duncan as he combats various enemies and perfectly times jumps in this beautiful, brutal, and darkly funny 1-bit adventure.
WHAT THIS GAME IS
1-Bit Cinematic puzzle-platformer
Multiple routes from a central hub
Slapstick character animation and dark humor
Precise movement, aimed combat and room-sized puzzles where observation, timing and persistence are everything
Before precision platforming had a name, Dark Castle was already testing players with deadly timing, comic hazards, and unforgettable black-and-white style. Originally released for Macintosh in 1986, this classic action game helped define what personal computer games could feel like: cinematic, strange, funny, and brutally memorable.
Step into the boots of Duncan as he storms the Black Knight’s castle, armed with rocks, quick reflexes, and very little room for error. Every chamber is a compact gauntlet of guards, rats, bats, ropes, ledges, traps, and perfectly mistimed disaster.
This re-release brings back one of the great cult classics of the original Macintosh era for retro fans, collectors, and players who love hard-earned victories. Dark Castle is tough, weird, funny, and still ready to punish the bold.
About Ludit Holdings:
Ludit is an independent studio founded by Mark Stephen Pierce, co-creator of the original Dark Castle series.
Ludit is dedicated to reviving the classic Dark Castle franchise while preserving the precision and humor that made them timeless.
About Indigo Runtime:
Indigo Runtime is a high-level reimplementation of a 1980s-era Mac environment. Developed since 2011 by Josh Juran and Keith Kaisershot, it focuses on faithfully emulating early Mac applications without Apple’s ROM or operating system software.
Ausgewählte Änderung
Release-Datum · 18.08.2026, 08:25
Vorher{"coming_soon":true,"date":"Aug 18, 2026"} Aktuell{"coming_soon":true,"date":"18 Aug, 2026"} Raw AppDetails anzeigen
{
"4706290": {
"success": true,
"data": {
"type": "game",
"name": "Dark Castle",
"steam_appid": 4706290,
"required_age": 0,
"is_free": false,
"detailed_description": "<p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >WHAT THIS GAME IS</p><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>1-Bit Cinematic puzzle-platformer</strong></p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Multiple routes from a central hub</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Slapstick character animation and dark humor</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Precise movement, aimed combat and room-sized puzzles where observation, timing and persistence are everything</p></li></ul><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/bd80bf79e6ca7721463f809f65e21987.poster.avif?t=1786429922\" width=1170 height=658 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/bd80bf79e6ca7721463f809f65e21987.webm?t=1786429922\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/bd80bf79e6ca7721463f809f65e21987.mp4?t=1786429922\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Before precision platforming had a name, Dark Castle was already testing players with deadly timing, comic hazards, and unforgettable black-and-white style. Originally released for Macintosh in 1986, this classic action game helped define what personal computer games could feel like: cinematic, strange, funny, and brutally memorable.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Step into the boots of Duncan as he storms the Black Knight’s castle, armed with rocks, quick reflexes, and very little room for error. Every chamber is a compact gauntlet of guards, rats, bats, ropes, ledges, traps, and perfectly mistimed disaster.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >This re-release brings back one of the great cult classics of the original Macintosh era for retro fans, collectors, and players who love hard-earned victories. Dark Castle is tough, weird, funny, and still ready to punish the bold.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/c9aac1d9df68f4338fed09c4e87299e9.poster.avif?t=1786429922\" width=1170 height=658 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/c9aac1d9df68f4338fed09c4e87299e9.webm?t=1786429922\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/c9aac1d9df68f4338fed09c4e87299e9.mp4?t=1786429922\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >About Ludit Holdings: </p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Ludit is an independent studio founded by Mark Stephen Pierce, co-creator of the original Dark Castle series. <br>Ludit is dedicated to reviving the classic Dark Castle franchise while preserving the precision and humor that made them timeless. </p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >About Indigo Runtime:</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Indigo Runtime is a high-level reimplementation of a 1980s-era Mac environment. Developed since 2011 by Josh Juran and Keith Kaisershot, it focuses on faithfully emulating early Mac applications without Apple’s ROM or operating system software.</p>",
"about_the_game": "<p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >WHAT THIS GAME IS</p><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>1-Bit Cinematic puzzle-platformer</strong></p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Multiple routes from a central hub</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Slapstick character animation and dark humor</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Precise movement, aimed combat and room-sized puzzles where observation, timing and persistence are everything</p></li></ul><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/bd80bf79e6ca7721463f809f65e21987.poster.avif?t=1786429922\" width=1170 height=658 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/bd80bf79e6ca7721463f809f65e21987.webm?t=1786429922\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/bd80bf79e6ca7721463f809f65e21987.mp4?t=1786429922\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Before precision platforming had a name, Dark Castle was already testing players with deadly timing, comic hazards, and unforgettable black-and-white style. Originally released for Macintosh in 1986, this classic action game helped define what personal computer games could feel like: cinematic, strange, funny, and brutally memorable.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Step into the boots of Duncan as he storms the Black Knight’s castle, armed with rocks, quick reflexes, and very little room for error. Every chamber is a compact gauntlet of guards, rats, bats, ropes, ledges, traps, and perfectly mistimed disaster.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >This re-release brings back one of the great cult classics of the original Macintosh era for retro fans, collectors, and players who love hard-earned victories. Dark Castle is tough, weird, funny, and still ready to punish the bold.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/c9aac1d9df68f4338fed09c4e87299e9.poster.avif?t=1786429922\" width=1170 height=658 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/c9aac1d9df68f4338fed09c4e87299e9.webm?t=1786429922\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/extras/c9aac1d9df68f4338fed09c4e87299e9.mp4?t=1786429922\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >About Ludit Holdings: </p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Ludit is an independent studio founded by Mark Stephen Pierce, co-creator of the original Dark Castle series. <br>Ludit is dedicated to reviving the classic Dark Castle franchise while preserving the precision and humor that made them timeless. </p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >About Indigo Runtime:</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Indigo Runtime is a high-level reimplementation of a 1980s-era Mac environment. Developed since 2011 by Josh Juran and Keith Kaisershot, it focuses on faithfully emulating early Mac applications without Apple’s ROM or operating system software.</p>",
"short_description": "Dark Castle is a faithful re-release of the 1986 precision-platformer that defined the genre. Control Duncan as he combats various enemies and perfectly times jumps in this beautiful, brutal, and darkly funny 1-bit adventure.",
"supported_languages": "English<strong>*</strong><br><strong>*</strong>languages with full audio support",
"header_image": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/5be1cac296a640df8caa1233161d5ef9e336514d/header.jpg?t=1786429922",
"capsule_image": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/cb6562f32d6a6bd9cf386cc529fd5c08f3701cc8/capsule_231x87.jpg?t=1786429922",
"capsule_imagev5": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/cb6562f32d6a6bd9cf386cc529fd5c08f3701cc8/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1786429922",
"website": "https://www.ludit.games",
"pc_requirements": {
"minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li>Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system<br></li><li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows 10 (64-bit)<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> 2.0 GHz Dual Core<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 2 MB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> Integrated GPU (Intel HD 4000 / Radeon HD 5000 series)<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 500 MB available space</li></ul>",
"recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li>Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system</li></ul>"
},
"mac_requirements": {
"minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> macOS 12 Monterey or later<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Apple Silicon (M1) or Intel Core 2 Duo<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 2 MB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> Metal-compatible GPU<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 500 MB available space</li></ul>",
"recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"></ul>"
},
"linux_requirements": {
"minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> 2.0 GHz Dual Core<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 2 MB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> OpenGL 3.3-compatible GPU<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 500 MB available space</li></ul>",
"recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"></ul>"
},
"developers": [
"Pierce / Gay / Zocher",
"Indigo Matrix"
],
"publishers": [
"Ludit"
],
"package_groups": [],
"platforms": {
"windows": true,
"mac": true,
"linux": true
},
"categories": [
{
"id": 2,
"description": "Single-player"
},
{
"id": 23,
"description": "Steam Cloud"
},
{
"id": 62,
"description": "Family Sharing"
}
],
"genres": [
{
"id": "1",
"description": "Action"
}
],
"screenshots": [
{
"id": 0,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/77013de6b50efaef37675527d11877c83ead8e35/ss_77013de6b50efaef37675527d11877c83ead8e35.600x338.jpg?t=1786429922",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/77013de6b50efaef37675527d11877c83ead8e35/ss_77013de6b50efaef37675527d11877c83ead8e35.1920x1080.jpg?t=1786429922"
},
{
"id": 1,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/1faaf21c0f1167dab677f49a5215a771cdfc9c29/ss_1faaf21c0f1167dab677f49a5215a771cdfc9c29.600x338.jpg?t=1786429922",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/1faaf21c0f1167dab677f49a5215a771cdfc9c29/ss_1faaf21c0f1167dab677f49a5215a771cdfc9c29.1920x1080.jpg?t=1786429922"
},
{
"id": 2,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/0ab8ad7d6fce3a865a6493a04a74a2f45d271a00/ss_0ab8ad7d6fce3a865a6493a04a74a2f45d271a00.600x338.jpg?t=1786429922",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/0ab8ad7d6fce3a865a6493a04a74a2f45d271a00/ss_0ab8ad7d6fce3a865a6493a04a74a2f45d271a00.1920x1080.jpg?t=1786429922"
},
{
"id": 3,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/53c37afaba5669e1cfe7f9c18a8e7e6f194f6d14/ss_53c37afaba5669e1cfe7f9c18a8e7e6f194f6d14.600x338.jpg?t=1786429922",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/53c37afaba5669e1cfe7f9c18a8e7e6f194f6d14/ss_53c37afaba5669e1cfe7f9c18a8e7e6f194f6d14.1920x1080.jpg?t=1786429922"
},
{
"id": 4,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/7ca304492ea221deca3e95863df680a82143ff33/ss_7ca304492ea221deca3e95863df680a82143ff33.600x338.jpg?t=1786429922",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4706290/7ca304492ea221deca3e95863df680a82143ff33/ss_7ca304492ea221deca3e95863df680a82143ff33.1920x1080.jpg?t=1786429922"
}
],
"movies": [
{
"id": 257377180,
"name": "Dark Castle 30s Trailer",
"thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/257377180/e1c030fdd0d3dd1f67a7f633ff758ca1fe34fe24/movie_600x337.jpg?t=1785810816",
"dash_av1": "https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/4706290/1174466634/b44162c81235a7491bc6eb3d0d49620800b105ee/1784077844/dash_av1.mpd?t=1785810816",
"dash_h264": "https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/4706290/1174466634/b44162c81235a7491bc6eb3d0d49620800b105ee/1784077844/dash_h264.mpd?t=1785810816",
"hls_h264": "https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/4706290/1174466634/b44162c81235a7491bc6eb3d0d49620800b105ee/1784077844/hls_264_master.m3u8?t=1785810816",
"highlight": true
}
],
"release_date": {
"coming_soon": true,
"date": "18 Aug, 2026"
},
"support_info": {
"url": "https://www.ludit.games",
"email": "Support@ludit.games"
},
"background": "https://store.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/storepagebackground/app/4706290?t=1786429922",
"background_raw": "https://store.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/storepagebackground/app/4706290?t=1786429922",
"content_descriptors": {
"ids": [],
"notes": null
},
"ratings": {
"dejus": {
"rating_generated": "1",
"rating": "6",
"required_age": "6",
"banned": "0",
"use_age_gate": "0",
"descriptors": "Violência fantasiosa"
},
"steam_germany": {
"rating_generated": "1",
"rating": "6",
"required_age": "6",
"banned": "0",
"use_age_gate": "0",
"descriptors": "Fantasy-Gewalt"
},
"igrs": {
"rating_generated": "1",
"rating": "13",
"required_age": "13",
"banned": "0",
"use_age_gate": "0",
"descriptors": "Kekerasan"
}
}
}
}
}
