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The Darkest Files

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The Darkest Files is a historical investigation video game by Paintbucket Games where players take the role of prosecutor Esther Katz investigating Nazi-era crimes in post-war Germany. Released in 2025 for PC and Nintendo Switch, the game features investigation, witness interviews, and courtroom proceedings based on real historical cases.

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