Game Overview
A forgotten land, a nearly blank memory, and a devil locked behind bars give Six Sides of Obscurity its uneasy opening. The imprisoned creature offers answers in exchange for help, while a strange storybook hints that your life is only one thread among many. Rather than leaning on pure horror, the game frames its mystery as a dark fantasy RPG built around uncovering missing pages, personal purpose, and the motives behind its demonic bargain. Its six distinct regions shift from frozen terrain to harsh, dry landscapes, each hiding threats and detours beyond the main route.
Combat centers on flexible character building rather than a fixed hero archetype. Players choose from six classes, level passive traits, improve core stats, equip upgraded gear, slot runes, craft equipment, and experiment with roughly 70 bonuses that can reshape a build around poison, fire, knockback, life theft, blindness, stun resistance, and other effects. Five elemental paths add another tactical layer: studying an enemy’s affinities and resistances matters as much as raw damage, particularly when a map-ending boss starts using heavy magical attacks, critical hits, or disabling abilities. Progression mixes monster hunting and loot with a gateway puzzle on each map, while secret chests reward players willing to search awkward corners or handle light platforming. Optional PvP lets consenting teammates damage one another, adding a competitive outlet to multiplayer sessions.
Its strongest feature is the amount of build expression packed into a compact, map-based adventure. Areas are not open worlds, but hidden routes, secrets, and puzzle gates make them feel more deliberate than simple combat corridors, and seamless travel after the initial startup keeps co-op momentum moving. The book structure and amnesiac premise give the dungeon-crawling a narrative hook, while bosses demand more awareness than merely stacking stronger gear. Fans of indie action RPGs who enjoy experimenting with elemental counters and unusual status-effect builds should find plenty to work with, especially if they prefer focused stages over sprawling sandbox design.
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Installation
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a Six Sides of Obscurity folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
System Requirements
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, 11
- Processor: Intel i5-2300 or AMD Phenom II 830 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 / AMD R7 370
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Six Sides of Obscurity?
After extracting Six Sides of Obscurity, 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 3.30 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.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements, including Version 11. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.