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„The Darkest Files“ Wins German Game of the Year 2026

award · 2026-04-30

At the German Computer Game Awards in Munich, the historical investigation game „The Darkest Files“ was named Game of the Year 2026, beating „Tiny Bookshop“ and „Anno 117: Pax Romana“. The game focuses on post-war investigations by prosecutor Fritz Bauer. During the ceremony, politician Dorothee Bär caused amusement.

Key facts

  • „The Darkest Files“ won German Game of the Year 2026.
  • The game is about Fritz Bauer's post-war investigations.
  • It won against „Tiny Bookshop“ and „Anno 117: Pax Romana“.
  • The award ceremony was held in Munich.
  • Dorothee Bär caused amusement at the event.

Entities

Institutions

  • German Computer Game Awards

Locations

  • Munich
  • Germany

Sources