A Shot in the Dark - Part 1

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Released Dec 14, 2023by ViM StudiosMostly Positive(77% of 210 Steam reviews)

A Shot in the Dark is a choice-driven adult visual novel about new possibilities and dark secrets.

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About A Shot in the Dark - Part 1

Current version information

The current version (Chapter 4) of A Shot in the Dark includes:
80+ scenes, 150K+ words, 7K+ renders, 375+ animations, 140+ songs, 90+ sound effects
Development of Chapter 5 is currently in progress and planned to release later in 2024!

Are you ready to take a shot in the dark?

A Shot in the Dark is a choice-driven adult 3D visual novel that intertwines romance, drama, and a dark, psychological mystery​. Navigate romance, relationships, and rivalry as a young man during your first semester of college in this story-rich interactive fiction game. Can you make a fresh start, or will the past catch up with you?

A mystery to solve

You play as a young man hoping to make a fresh start in college in this male-protagonist dating sim. When a sorority girl goes missing, any hope of a normal semester disappears along with her. Will you be able to solve the mystery of her disappearance before it's too late?

Your choices matter

Choose wisely. There is no right or wrong. There is no one "happy path." From the first chapter to the last, your decisions can have permanent impacts on the story. Many branching story paths—each with its own joys and tragedies—will eventually lead you to one of the multiple endings.

Compelling characters

Ten main love interests represent a variety of body types, personalities, and skin tones, each with their unique stories. Your choices will decide how each relationship progresses, whether passionate encounters or dramatic confrontations. All lewd scenes are optional.​

Transparent gameplay

The mystery is in the story, not the gameplay. You will always know what aspects of the game your choices affect, for optimal replayability. No grinding or repetitive minigames. Every mechanic is designed to move the story forward, not to slow it down.

Game details

Game details

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Steam rating
Mostly Positive (77%)

Age ratings

IGRS BANNEDDEJUS 18STEAM_GERMANY BANNED

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A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 price history

Lowest tracked price: £4.99 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: £9.99.

A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 player count & reviews

77% positive reviews all-time · 5 peak players in the last 30 days.

A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 — frequently asked questions

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System requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 or DirectX 9.0c compatible
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system