The Dark Gift Free Download
Game Overview
The Dark Gift is a horror game about Christmas and New Year.
You woke up in the basement of your home and don’t remember anything… When you go up to the house, you see the Christmas decorations and garlands and remember that it is family holiday time and time to get ready for it, while your wife and son went out to the store to do some shopping… Suddenly the doorbell sounded. Opening the door, you see that someone left you a gift box… What’s inside this mysterious box?!
What awaits you in the game:
- Unusual graphic style in the style of old-school games. (VHS aesthetics).
- A dark story that will keep you in suspense until the very end.
- The New Year’s holiday will turn into a real nightmare for the main character.
- Realistic sound design that will give you goosebumps.
The average time to complete the game is 30-40 minutes.
Note: There is no menu or any settings in the game except for changing the language… You can exit the game by pressing ALT+F4 or by clicking on the painting in the starting room…
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to The Dark Gift.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
Download Links
Download The Dark Gift using the button below.
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for The Dark Gift?
After extracting The Dark Gift, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 3.98 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 11. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: WINDOWS 10, 11 (64-BIT Required)
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
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