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rest: in a dark room

By regular glove · Windows · macOS · Linux

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Two misanthropic teenagers attempt to be reborn through the world of sensory deprivation. A visual novel full of death, drugs, and dolphins.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Indie
Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux

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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

rest: in a dark room gameplay guide and player questions

Steam edition · Researched Nov 5, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 5, 2026.

Source facts

What is the primary objective for the player in this game?

Your main objective is to guide Charlotte on her journey to be reborn. You must navigate her interactions with other teenage girls, as these choices will ultimately determine which of the eight unique endings you experience.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How should I approach making decisions during my first session?

You should consider your choices carefully, as the game tracks subtle nuances in your interactions. Whether you decide to act wisely or recklessly, your specific decisions will directly influence the final outcome of Charlotte's story.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What is a notable limitation regarding the game's narrative structure?

The game features a branching narrative that concludes in one of eight unique endings. These endings are not random but are specifically determined by the way you handle Charlotte's interactions with other teenage girls throughout the story.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Nov 5, 2026

AI-assisted research with automated evidence and consistency checks. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Try a sample before deciding on the full game

For rest: in a dark room · Steam edition.

  1. Open the separate demo listing and check its own requirements. The full game lists Windows, macOS, Linux; the demo can differ.
  2. Use the demo to check whether the controls, readability and pace suit you. Save transfer to the full game is not verified here.
  3. The full-game US price snapshot is 4.99 USD; check the current price in your region.

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-11-05; this is not a firsthand review.

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux
Play modes
Single-player
Languages
English
Release date / window
Nov 4, 2026
Full game price · US
4.99 USD
Free demo
Listed on Steam

The full game and its demo may have different availability. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.

Steam source ↗ · Checked Nov 5, 2026. Platform editions may differ in features, prices and save compatibility.

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Windows minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 or DirectX 11

Linux minimum requirements

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 16.04+ Processor: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0

macOS minimum requirements

Minimum: OS: 10.10+ Processor: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible (Apple silicon supported through Rosetta 2) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0

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