# Through the Darkest of Times

> Historical resistance strategy game about leading a group against the Nazi regime. (iPhone/iPad app by THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-darkest-of-times/id1501153090 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911)
- Category: Games, Education, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $8.99)
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 721 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France)
- Released: 2020-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-darkest-of-times/id1501153090/reviews.md

## What is Through the Darkest of Times?

Dark times mean fear and risks. The risk to be caught by patrolling National Socialists, looking for people who publicly stand against their point of view. The risk of being beaten up or even killed by the German military because we‘re opposing the regime. The risk of losing everything, including our loved ones. This is how we live. This is how we try to survive. Through the darkest of times.

Plan, Act, Survive
You are the leader of a small resistance group in 1933’s Berlin, of ordinary people, from Jews to Catholics and Communists to Patriots who simply can’t stand aside. Your goal is to deal with small blows to the regime – dropping leaflets to spread awareness about what the Nazis are really up to among the people, painting messages on walls, sabotaging, gathering information and recruiting more followers. And all of that while staying undercover – if the regime’s forces learn about your group, the life of each member is in grave danger.


Experience history
Through the Darkest of Times is a historical resistance strategy game, focusing on conveying the somber mood of the period and the very real struggles of average people living in the 3rd Reich. Historical accuracy means that your small group of resistance fighters will not change the outcome of the war, nor will you prevent all of the Nazi’s atrocities, but you can certainly do everything in your power to save as many lives as you can and oppose the fascist system wherever possible.

Features:
● Experience the Darkest of Times in 4 chapters
● Fight for freedom, weaken the regime and lead your resistance group
● Plan activities, find collaborators and try not to get caught
● Feel the weight of responsibility as you make difficult decisions and face the dire consequences
● Beautifully illustrated expressionistic scenes and events


© HandyGames 2020

## Key features

- Lead a resistance group
- Plan covert actions
- Sabotage and gather information
- Recruit new followers
- Make difficult decisions
- Experience historical events

## Chart rankings

- #95 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)
- #133 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-darkest-of-times/id1501153090/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Großartiges Spiel

*2025-12-15*

Tolles Spiel das ich sehr genieße aber schon Schade das es keine Updates mehr kriegt (Das letzte war vor 5 Janeen ):        )

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-09-30*

I love it I plan on playing it with my mum (edit: so I did play it multiple times with my mum i actually succeeded and did play the game multiple times while my mother’s group disbanded so it’s very fun and I’ve never really dealt with big glitches and sometimes I deal with little tiny ones but this is a fun historical game and I recommend it on long flights or if your learning something :) fluffybreadcat out!) {another edit I agree with the one that says it should be part of a school’s WW2 games idk if I’m phrasing it exactly but it is good!}

### 1/5 — Doesn’t run on my iPhone

*2025-08-28*

Bought the game but it doesn’t run on my iPhone 14 Pro. Just a black screen. True “darkest times”

### 5/5 — Sorprendente!

*2025-08-17, version 1.0.11*

Es un juego muy interesante y adictivo. Vale completamente la pena y recomiendo hacer más juegos parecidos a este

### 5/5 — 10/10

*2025-08-14, version 1.0.11*

Me parece un muy buen juego muy bien hecho pero deberían de hacerlo con una temática diferente sin cambiar el juego.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-05-11*

I love it I plan on playing it with my mum

### 3/5 — tr dil desteği yok

*2025-05-09, version 1.0.11*

tr dil desteği yok

### 1/5 — BUG NOT FIXED

*2025-04-04*

The latest update claims to fix a bug where character portraits block the cancel button on missions, but this issue still persists for me. It’s made the game effectively unplayable. I recommend saving your money on a product that actually works.

### 5/5 — .

*2025-02-17, version 1.0.11*

Muy buen juego, demasiado inversivo sobre lo que sucedía en Alemania durante la década de los 20s y 30s

### 5/5 — Bem legal até agora

*2024-10-27*

Jogo bem interessante e imersivo pra quem gosta de história e segunda guerra

## Frequently asked questions about Through the Darkest of Times

### What is Through the Darkest of Times about?

This is a historical resistance strategy game where you lead a group of ordinary people in 1933 Berlin against the Nazi regime. You will plan and execute covert actions, recruit members, and make difficult decisions to oppose fascism and save lives, all while trying to avoid being caught by the authorities.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include experiencing the darkest of times across 4 chapters, fighting for freedom by weakening the regime, planning activities, finding collaborators, and facing the consequences of your decisions. The game also features beautifully illustrated expressionistic scenes and events.

### How much does Through the Darkest of Times cost?

The application is a paid game. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full experience.

### What platforms is this game available on?

Based on the provided information, this is a mobile application. Further details on specific operating systems (iOS or Android) would typically be found on the app store page.

### Can I change the outcome of World War II in this game?

No, the game focuses on historical accuracy and the struggles of average people. Your resistance group will not change the outcome of the war or prevent all atrocities, but you can strive to save lives and oppose the fascist system.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2020-07-17

Fixed problem that certain portraits could block pressing buttons close to them.
Some other small bug fixes.

### 1.0.10 — 2020-05-20

Fixed missing cut scene graphics on iPad Air2
Fixed problem that glossary texts could get broken or shown in the wrong language
Implemented various tweaks and fixes from the Steam version
General performance improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0.8 — 2020-05-12

Improved RAM usage so the game should run stable now on 2GB devices
Increased resolution on some devices for better readability

### 1.0.7 — 2020-05-08

Small bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.5 — 2020-05-07

Fixed bugs and improved performance

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