Dark Parables is a fantasy Hidden Object series from Blue Tea Games and Eipix Entertainment. Back in 2010, Dark Parables: Curse of the Briar Rose was released to widespread acclaim and helped popularize the Fragmented Object (FROG) genre. From Sleeping Beauty to Snow White to Little Mermaid to Red Riding Hood, each new Dark Parables game offers a fresh spin on the classic fairy tale.
With stunningly detailed visuals and captivating storyline, the Dark Parables series easily captured the hearts of fans all around the world. Blue Tea Games even released multiple (short-lived, but equally excellent) spin-off series as a gift to loyal fans, including Cursery, Fabled Legends, and Macabre Mysteries.
Latest Dark Parables Game
Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess
When a young apprentice goes missing in search of a cursed painting, you rush to investigate. You arrive to find much more than old superstitions at play as art and reality collide, threatening to spread destruction over the realm!
Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess is far from being the worst in the series, but it also lacks the gravitational pull presented in some of the series’ best – Full Review
List of Dark Parables Games in Order of Release
Dark Parables: Curse of the Briar Rose
Help a detective explore a rampant briar growth in Scotland, and discover the true tale of the real Sleeping Beauty!
Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince
Many centuries ago, a princess kissed a frog and transformed him into a handsome prince. Unlike the fable, they never ended happily ever after. It is rumored that the Frog Prince is still alive and now roams the deserted path in the Black Forest, capturing unsuspecting visitors. When the chancellor’s daughter goes missing, you are sent to investigate her disappearance.
Dark Parables: Rise of the Snow Queen
Journey into the mythical Snowfall Kingdom and investigate the disappearance of children in Dark Parables: Rise of the Snow Queen! From the ashes of the snow, the legendary Snow Queen rises and terrorizes nearby villages with her supernatural powers.
Dark Parables: The Red Riding Hood Sisters
Centuries ago, the first Red Riding Hood defeated the wolf and established the Order of Red Riding Hood Sisters. Recently, the nefarious Wolf Queen entrapped the sisters and planned to unleash legions of ravaging wolves onto our world.
Dark Parables: The Final Cinderella
For decades, a mysterious witch, known as the evil Godmother, has been hunting maidens in search of the legendary “Cinderella.” Play as the fabled detective, rescue the Final Cinderella from the evil Godmother’s clutches, and stop her evil plans to conquer the world!
Dark Parables: Jack and the Sky Kingdom
The legendary Sky Kingdom suddenly appears and a destructive barrage is unleashed upon an unsuspecting town. Play as the Fairytale Detective and embark on an investigation to rescue the townspeople.
Dark Parables: Ballad of Rapunzel
You’ve been called to the kingdom of Floralia to track down the source of a mysterious pollen spreading throughout the world. Rumor has it that Princess Rapunzel is somehow involved – the haunting melody she sings appears to summon the pollen… But how did the once-loved princess come to control such a deadly force?
While the game is amazingly charming and the fun is still there; we wish the developers would have put in more effort and creativity into this game – Full Review
Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide
The bestselling Dark Parable series continues with The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide! Follow the clues as they take you to an underwater kingdom in this exciting hidden-object puzzle adventure game!
Eipix created Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide with such perfection and care that impressed us all the same – Full Review
Dark Parables: Queen of Sands
Townspeople are disappearing in the provincial city of Montafleur as its streets are overrun by nightmarish creatures that vanish into a purple mist. The Red Riding Hood Sisters were called in to investigate, but they’ve got their hands full chasing a ferocious beast last seen along the outskirts of town.
Dark Parables: Queen of Sands is amazing as a standalone game, with gorgeous graphics and a delightful gameplay – Full Review
Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star
The Kingdom of Barsia has been invaded by mechanical beasts that are attacking its citizens. You’ve been called in to investigate these attacks and discover the origins of a mysterious artifact.
All in all, Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star is attractive and fun, yet very forgettable – Full Review
Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree
Strange cracks are covering Dire Island, home of the Swan Kingdom, but then an unknown thief steals the magical seed that holds the key to keeping all of nature in balance!
Both old fans and new fans of this iconic series will definitely enjoy the fantastic visuals and the intriguing storyline this game has to offer – Full Review
Dark Parables: The Thief and the Tinderbox
It’s the eve of Gerda and Gwyn’s wedding, but a rogue arsonist is setting the Mountain Kingdom’s forests on fire! Your investigation will take you deep within the forest where a dangerous artifact will be unearthed, one that could spell doom for the whole world!
The Thief and the Tinderbox is just as stunning and engaging as a classic Dark Parables game – Full Review
Dark Parables: Return of the Salt Princess
The Old Town located beneath the ruins of Grak Kingdom has been rapidly turning into salt in the past few days. This salt-transmutation appears to be caused by a mysterious species of white dragonflies. The Princess of Grak Kingdom went missing a hundred years ago. The Grak Palace also inexplicably collapsed at around the same time. However, a girl who might be the Princess has been sighted in the Old Town recently.
A triumphant return to the HOPA scene for Blue Tea Games – Full Review
Dark Parables: The Match Girl’s Lost Paradise
A series of unexplainable fires has swept through the Danish town of Stars Hollow, leaving behind no bodies and no signs of fire. The only common clue behind the incidents is the appearance of a match girl at each crime scene.
Dark Parables: The Match Girl’s Lost Paradise stays true to its brand and provides an enjoyable and eye-catching experience – Full Review
Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess
When a young apprentice goes missing in search of a cursed painting, you rush to investigate. You arrive to find much more than old superstitions at play as art and reality collide, threatening to spread destruction over the realm!
Portrait of the Stained Princess is far from being the worst in the series, but it also lacks the gravitational pull presented in some of the series’ best – Full Review