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Is Dark Years worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players interested in historical political stories who want an action-adventure format
- Action-adventure fans who want shooting and driving alongside an investigation
- Players who prefer dialogue-focused games with a large cast of characters
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a clearly described combat system or mission structure may find the listed gameplay activities too broadly defined.
- Those looking for a long campaign or repeated challenge structure may find over 8 hours of gameplay too limited.
- Players seeking multiplayer action may prefer a game built around shared or competitive play.
Our take on Dark Years
The store page gives substantial attention to the historical coup and conspiracy, but the playable scope is described mainly as open-world gameplay, shooting, and driving. It provides dialogue and duration figures without explaining how missions connect these activities.
What is Dark Years?
Dark Years is an action-adventure game set in Tehran in 1953.
Major Afshar investigates a series of grisly murders, while an Iranian journalist in London receives documents pointing to a conspiracy. Their investigations converge as they uncover plans to overthrow the elected government of Mohammad Mosaddegh and expose Western involvement. Inspired by real events surrounding Operation Ajax, the story links the coup to efforts to secure access to Iran’s oil; the aftermath brought instability and violence. Gameplay includes open-world exploration, shooting, and driving. The game features over 25 characters, nearly 3,000 lines of dialogue, and over 8 hours of play.
How Dark Years plays
- 01Parallel investigations
- Major Afshar investigates murders in Tehran while an Iranian journalist in London examines documents tied to a conspiracy.
- 02Historical setting
- The story takes place in 1953 Tehran and draws on events surrounding Operation Ajax.
- 03Dialogue cast
- The game includes over 25 characters and nearly 3,000 lines of dialogue.
- 04Open-world activities
- Gameplay combines open-world exploration with shooting and driving.
- 05Story duration
- The campaign contains over 8 hours of gameplay.
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Dark Years: platforms & release
Is Dark Years worth it?
It is worth it if: players interested in historical political stories who want an action-adventure format. Skip it if: players seeking a clearly described combat system or mission structure may find the listed gameplay activities too broadly defined.
Where can I download Dark Years?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Dark Years's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Dark Years on?
Windows only.
