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The classic returns to punish the bold. A re-imagined retro platformer of precision, peril, and persistence — featuring all 30 levels from Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle plus 50 brand-new punishing rooms, rebuilt for modern systems.
Price history tracked since Jul 7, 2026 · vs all tracked offers.
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How it worksTracked since Jul 7, 2026.
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FEATURED BY APPLE
Return to Dark Castle was selected by Apple for the “GAMES WE LOVE” feature on the Mac App Store.
“Return to Dark Castle carries the series forward while preserving the feel that made the originals so distinctive.”
— Retro Gamer Magazine
“Legendary classic Macintosh game Dark Castle is coming back to the Mac.”
— AppleInsider
WHAT THIS GAME IS
A precision platformer built on the legendary Macintosh classic
80 handcrafted levels — 30 faithfully remastered from the Classics + 50 all-new challenges
Brutal traps, clever puzzles, and hidden secrets in every room
Classic pixel animation reimagined in a modern HD-2D style
Return to Dark Castle brings back one of the original hardcore platformers — where every jump matters and every mistake hurts (often hilariously).
Play through the complete Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle, rebuilt with updated visuals, remastered audio, and refined controls, then take on 50 new levels designed to push your skill even further.
This is a game of precision, timing, and persistence — packed with slapstick danger, tight mechanics, and that unmistakable “just one more try” feeling.
Features
- Gamepad and keyboard support on all platforms
- Save, replay, and share your best runs
- Built-in homage to the series’ 1980s roots
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 Z Sculpt:
Formed in 1998 as a Macintosh shareware company. Today, Z Sculpt makes mobile, PC/Mac, and virtual reality games.
Lowest tracked price: €0.91 (Jul 17, 2026) · current best: €5.42 across 2 stores.
94% positive reviews all-time · 5 peak players in the last 30 days.
Right now the cheapest offer for Return to Dark Castle is €5.42 at K4G. KingsPrice compares 2 offers from 2 stores — official stores and keyshops — and refreshes prices throughout the day.
The lowest price KingsPrice has tracked for Return to Dark Castle is €0.91 (recorded on Jul 17, 2026). This covers the stores and period we monitor — set a price alert to catch the next drop to that level.
Return to Dark Castle peaked at 5 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 18, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
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