The Darkest Files Walkthrough: Complete Case 1 & 2 Guide

In The Darkest Files game, you have to complete two cases in order to complete the game.

The Insurgent is the first case you’ll be given in The Darkest Files. Each witness statement and piece of evidence is very important in revealing the truth behind the execution of Jan Naumann. Missing a document or selecting the wrong evidence can prevent you from completing the case.

This walkthrough provides a step-by-step guide for the first case, including the correct witness responses, evidence locations, and theory solutions. To complete the case, you must ask every question during witness interviews. This will unlock extra clues and documents to request from Paula later.

We’ll start with the witness testimonies, then move on to the investigation and courtroom deductions.

The Insurgent Walkthrough (Case 1)

Below is everything needed to complete the first investigation successfully, including the correct documents, evidence, and answers.

All Witness Testimonies

Ludmilla Naumann

Evidence 1

Evidence 2

Karl Schickert

Evidence 1

Training with Peters

During the training section, you’ll need to present the following evidence to support each conclusion.

Evidence

First Conclusion

Second Conclusion

Third Conclusion

Tip: You can also use Schickert’s testimony to support this final conclusion if you prefer.

Karl Schickert (Second Testimony)

Evidence

Investigation: Who Ordered the Execution?

During the investigation board sequence, place each suspect at the following location:

Correct Answer:

Schwarz

All witnesses lead back to Schwarz as the one who gave the order for the execution. It’s the right conclusion for the investigation.

Note: No additional conclusions or supporting evidence are required here because the defense does not dispute this part of the case.

Who Went to the Cell?

After identifying who ordered the execution, the next step is determining who actually went to Jan Naumann’s cell.

Character Locations

Correct Answer

Kiebitz

To support your conclusion, present the following evidence in order.

Conclusion 1

Conclusion 2

Conclusion 3

Who Resisted the Order?

Continue with the same character placements on the investigation board.

Character Locations

Correct Answer

Schickert

Present the following evidence to prove your theory.

Conclusion 1

Conclusion 2

Conclusion 3

Who Threatened Schickert with the Gestapo?

Keep the investigation board arranged as follows.

Character Locations

Correct Answer

Faltmann

Use the evidence below to complete this deduction.

Conclusion 1

Conclusion 2

Conclusion 3

Why this is correct:
The Gestapo letter states that Steeg was reported by his direct superior. The Background show that a Local Group Leader oversees a Base Manager. Since Faltmann holds the Local Group Leader position, the evidence confirms that he reported Steeg to the Gestapo.

Who Shot Mr. Naumann?

This is one of the final and most crucial deductions in The Insurgent case. Keep the investigation board set up with the same character locations before making your accusation.

Character Locations

Correct Answer

Schickert

To prove your accusation, present the following evidence.

Conclusion 1

Conclusion 2

Conclusion 3

Did Schwarz Know the Victim Was Innocent?

After proving that Schickert fired the fatal shot, the judge will ask if you have anything else to add.

Important: Select “Yes”. Choosing “No” will cause you to miss this final argument, preventing you from presenting all available evidence.

To demonstrate that Schwarz already knew Jan Naumann was innocent, use the following evidence.

Conclusion 1

Conclusion 2

Conclusion 3

Case 1 Complete – The Insurgent

Congratulations! You’ve now completed The Insurgent, the first investigation in The Darkest Files.

If you followed every step in this guide, including asking all available witness questions and presenting the right evidence, you should achieve 100% completion for the case and unlock every document.

The Looter Walkthrough (Case 2)

The Looter is the second investigation in The Darkest Files. Like the first case, you’ll need to carefully compare witness testimonies, examine documents, and link evidence before drawing the right conclusions.

All Witness Testimonies

Heidi Grunewald

Evidence 1

Evidence 2

Emilia Becker

Evidence

Otto Wagner

Note: The order of Wagner’s questions can change depending on which characters you speak to first. Even if the questions appear in a different order, the correct evidence remains the same.

Question: Prove Anna Was Forced to Confess

Alternative Evidence: You can also use the Record of Interrogation with Emilia Becker for this question.

Question: Was Heidi Grunewald Still There?

Question: Find Something That Contradicts Wagner’s Story

Wolfgang Kirchmann

Evidence

House Search Requirement

Before you can collect all available documents for this investigation, you’ll need to get a search warrant for Emilia Becker. Without it, some vital evidence will be missing, and the case cannot be fully closed.

Who Called the Police on Anna?

Set up the investigation board using the following locations.

Correct Answer

Kirchmann

Support your accusation with these three pieces of evidence.

Conclusion 1

Conclusion 2

Conclusion 3

Based on the timeline and witness testimony, we know that Kirchmann called the police anonymously.

Who Planted the Suitcase in Anna’s Room?

After finding out who called the police, you need to determine if someone deliberately placed the suitcase in Anna’s room.

Correct Answer

Nobody

Despite suspicions, the evidence shows that no one secretly put the suitcase in Anna’s room.

Conclusion 1

Conclusion 2

Conclusion 3

Who Searched Anna’s Room?

The next deduction focuses on identifying the officer who searched Anna’s room during the investigation.

Correct Answer

Nowak

Present the following evidence to support your conclusion.

Conclusion 1

Conclusion 2

Conclusion 3

Why this is correct:
The neighbor mentions offering a cigarette to the officer who searched the room. Since the photograph shows Klaus Nowak as a smoker, the evidence confirms that he was the officer who entered Anna’s room.

Who Made Sure Anna Was Considered a Traitor?

Now, your task is to identify who convinced the authorities that Anna was a traitor.

Correct Answer

Becker

Use these documents to prove your accusation.

Conclusion 1

Conclusion 2

Conclusion 3

The identical wording in both letters links the anonymous accusation to Emilia Becker, confirming her role in portraying Anna as a traitor.

Who Beat Anna for a Confession?

Toward the end of the investigation, identify which officer physically assaulted Anna to force a confession.

Correct Answer

Wagner

The following evidence confirms that Wagner was responsible.

Conclusion 1

Conclusion 2

Conclusion 3

These documents establish that Otto Wagner was the younger officer who assaulted Anna during the interrogation.

Why Did Kirchmann Call the Police?

The final deduction focuses on Kirchmann’s motive for contacting the police. Instead of identifying another suspect, you’ll need to prove his reason using the available evidence.

Conclusion 1

Conclusion 2

Conclusion 3

These documents reveal that Kirchmann acted because he believed the accusations made against Anna. His decision was influenced by misinformation and prejudice rather than verified facts.

The Looter Walkthrough Complete

With both investigations solved, you’ve successfully completed The Looter, the second major case in The Darkest Files.

If you followed this guide thoroughly, asked all possible witness questions, gathered all optional documents, and presented the correct evidence for each deduction, you should have 100% completion for the investigation.

This completes our walkthrough for The Darkest Files – Part 1 & Part 2.