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Co-op survival horror game for 1 to 4 players trapped with an evil entity.

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Dark Hours (6h 39m in total). The problem that came up most: inventory fills up too fast and forces constant unloading, in 5 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 6h 39m analysed · German, French, English · analysed in the week of 5 Oct 2026 · Steam page

Problems
83
Ideas
4
Highlights
11

Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 156 in all.

Where the moments happened

Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.

  • Stream 1, 53 min analysed: 20 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison.
  • Stream 2, 1h analysed: 13 problems, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 3, 42 min analysed: 18 problems, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 4, 41 min analysed: 11 problems, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 5, 52 min analysed: 16 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 42 min analysed: 18 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 7, 1h analysed: 17 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 8, 50 min analysed: 22 problems, 2 highlights.
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Problems (83)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.

  1. #45Frustration

    inventory fills up too fast and forces constant unloading

    5 of 8 streams · 9 moments

    9 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #1Confusion

    players cannot find how to ready up before a job

    4 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #46Frustration

    co-op hacking minigame resets or times out too easily

    3 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #2Confusionblocking

    defibrillator revives fail with no explanation of the rules

    2 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #47Frustrationblocking

    fleeing players get caught in dead end corridors

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #48Frustration

    doors closing on players lead to deaths and fear of doors

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #3Confusion

    picked up items give no hint of their purpose

    2 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #4Confusion

    how the contract vote picks a winner is unclear

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #5Confusion

    unclear which maintenance box each fuse belongs in

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #6Confusion

    monster warning sounds are not understood by players

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #7Confusion

    colour options in character customization are hard to find

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #8Confusion

    how to insert a fuse into the maintenance box is unclear

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #49Frustration

    building layouts are mazes that players get lost in

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #50Frustration

    first night contract offer lacks short jobs

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #9Confusionblocking

    vault tile puzzle rules unclear and wipe the team

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #10Confusion

    rooms named on keys and objectives are hard to find

    1 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #11Confusion

    source of repeated electric shocks is hard to spot

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #12Confusion

    purpose of buttons and missing keys is hard to work out

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #13Confusion

    flashlight button hard to find on controller

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #14Confusion

    route to the exit key is not obvious

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #15Confusion

    exit route hard to find when power is missing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #16Confusion

    shaft that needs a second player gives no hint

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #51Frustration

    radio and teammate voice volume cannot be adjusted easily

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #52Frustration

    cloaked monster kills the same player again and again

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #53Frustration

    statue enemies pin players in place and feel worse than earlier monsters

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #54Frustration

    heist payout far below the value stolen

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #55Frustration

    monster returns quickly and wipes the whole team

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #56Frustration

    staying quiet is hard so monsters keep returning

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #57Frustration

    frozen teammate revive window too short to reach

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #58Frustration

    closing a door did not stop the monster entering

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #59Frustration

    jobs locked behind resources that feel scarce

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #60Frustration

    dropped loot lands beside the bag instead of inside

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #61Frustration

    readying up needs more than one button press

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #62Frustration

    required tool revealed only after loadout is locked

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #63Frustration

    exit key hidden somewhere the team never checks

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #64Frustration

    arrow sequence too fast on controller

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #17Confusion

    switching and selecting carried items is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #18Confusion

    basic controls like pushing and jumping are unclear at first

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #19Confusion

    evidence must go in bins that are hard to find

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #20Confusion

    curse effects like inverted controls and freezing are not explained

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #21Confusion

    heartbeat sound cue is never explained

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #22Confusion

    consequences of tripping more alarm beams are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #23Confusion

    no clear way to distract the ghost

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #24Confusion

    vault laser turns off without explanation

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #25Confusion

    lockdown after the objective comes as a surprise

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #26Confusion

    ghost types and premonition hints are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #27Confusion

    how to refill the water pistol is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  48. #28Confusion

    unclear whether a use item action exists

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  49. #29Confusion

    unclear if loot beyond the quota is rewarded

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  50. #30Confusion

    sprint input is hard to discover

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  51. #31Confusion

    radio push to talk needs explaining

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  52. #32Confusion

    hold to interact is not obvious

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  53. #33Confusion

    inventory is hard to find

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  54. #34Confusion

    picked contract does not match the map that loads

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  55. #35Confusion

    held item unexpectedly carried over after the run

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  56. #36Confusion

    breaker panel does not restore power as expected

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  57. #37Confusion

    loot bag in the first room goes unnoticed

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  58. #38Confusion

    timer starts without a clear cause

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  59. #39Confusion

    single use camera item is not explained

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  60. #40Confusion

    adrenaline does not clear the tranquilizer effect

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  61. #41Confusion

    unclear whether lobby waiting uses night time

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  62. #42Confusion

    bomb planting input is not explained

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  63. #43Confusion

    unclear if placed fuses can be removed

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  64. #44Confusion

    box and card rule on power plant not understood

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  65. #65Frustration

    customization menu is awkward to navigate and pick colours in

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  66. #66Frustration

    item actions trigger by accident when dropping or switching

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  67. #67Frustration

    camera runs out of photos quickly

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  68. #68Frustration

    demolition contract feels more stressful than plain theft

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  69. #69Frustration

    screaming ghost pulls players toward her against their will

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  70. #70Frustration

    repeated key hunts for locked doors

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  71. #71Frustration

    all cosmetic headwear costs money for new players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  72. #72Frustration

    default characters look identical in the lobby

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  73. #73Frustration

    teammate hits in the lobby deal heavy damage

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  74. #74Frustration

    ready up key in the truck is easy to forget

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  75. #75Frustration

    vest colour cannot be customized

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  76. #76Frustration

    some museum loot is worth very little

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  77. #77Frustration

    paintings cannot be stolen

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  78. #78Frustration

    tools dropped on death are missing for later safes

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  79. #79Frustration

    hidden traps surprise players in cleared areas

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  80. #80Frustration

    evidence penalty feels unfair after a forced escape

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  81. #81Frustration

    shop items locked by reputation even with enough money

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  82. #82Frustration

    throw trajectory feels inconsistent

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  83. #83Frustration

    end of round titles feel unfair

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (4)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #84Suggestion

    no way to put away the held item

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #85Comparison

    level props evoke a well known ghost hunting game

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #86Comparison

    looting compared to another co-op extraction game

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #87Comparison

    long loading screens between lobby and heist

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (11)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #88Highlight

    cooperative hacking is enjoyable teamwork

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #89Highlight

    game music during heists and chases is praised

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #90Highlight

    teammates compliment each other's cosmetics in the lobby

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #91Highlight

    statue ghost lunge scare lands well

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #92Highlight

    odd and valuable museum loot is fun to grab

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #93Highlight

    swapping loot for a forgery feels satisfying

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #94Highlight

    discovering water works against the clown

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #95Highlight

    ghost and monster designs get strong positive reactions

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #96Highlight

    in game voice chat sounds good with room echo

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #97Highlight

    grenade name parody lands well with players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #98Highlight

    physics objects sticking to players are funny

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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