Play Donkey Kong Into The Dark Online

Game Overview

Donkey Kong Into The Dark takes the old-school arcade vibe and cranks up the tension—suddenly, those familiar platforms and ladders feel way more dangerous when half the screen’s pitch black. You’ll still be jumping over barrels and dodging fireballs, but now you’re squinting at shadows, guessing where the next ledge might be. The first time I played, I faceplanted straight into a gap I swore was solid ground.

It’s still Donkey Kong at heart, just meaner. The darkness forces you to rely on sound cues and muscle memory, which is either brilliantly intense or borderline cruel, depending on how many quarters you’ve lost to it. If you’ve ever wanted to replay classic DK but with an extra layer of panic, this’ll do it.