Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree Collector's Edition

Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree Collector's Edition

Eipix Entertainment · July 7, 2016 · Adventure, Casual, Hidden Object

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Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree Collector's Edition price by region

Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree Collector's Edition costs $10.49 in Georgia (USD), £15.00 in the United Kingdom, €17.92 in Europe (EUR), $19.98 in the United States, CA$25.99 in Canada, NZ$28.99 in New Zealand, A$29.09 in Australia, R$59.99 in Brazil and zł78.84 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree Collector's Edition offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $10.49 $10.49 — 2
United Kingdom £15.00 £15.00 — 2
Europe (EUR) €17.92 €17.92 — 2
United Statesyour region $19.98 $19.98 — 2
Canada CA$25.99 CA$25.99 — 2
New Zealand NZ$28.99 NZ$28.99 — 2
Australia A$29.09 A$29.09 — 2
Brazil R$59.99 R$59.99 — 2
Poland zł78.84 zł78.84 — 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree Collector's Edition

In a land far away lies the Swan Kingdom. Ruled by the Swan Princess, this prosperous community exists to protect the mythical Dire Tree, root of all life. Every year Goddess Flora would hold a ceremony here, using the magical seed to regenerate the land and grant new life. However, this year the seed gets stolen by the nefarious Black Swan, delaying the ceremony. Thus the Swan Princess decides to call in the famous Fairytale Detective.

As you delve deeper into the case, you'll realize things aren't as black and white. Following the crumbs of conspiracy, you'll finally realize that the person responsible for it all wishes to ascend to godhood.

• Soundtracks, wallpapers and concept art
• Unlockable Parables to read
• Achievements and collectibles
• Integrated strategy guide
• Replayable HO's and puzzles

Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree Collector's Edition — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players appreciate the Dark Parables series for its engaging storytelling, beautiful graphics, and relaxing casual gameplay that works well as a wind-down experience. However, this entry receives mixed reactions, with some finding the puzzles frustratingly unclear or overly complicated rather than enjoyably challenging, leading some long-time fans to feel the series has declined in quality compared to earlier installments.

Not recommended Mar 13, 2025
This has got to be my least favorite Dark Parable game. It's just so underwhelming and the puzzles are either too vague or just overly complicated to the point where they are unplayable. Very few puzzles were fun to solve, most were headaches trying to figure out what the puzzle was even about. I REALLY wanted to like this game due to Swan Princess being one of my favorite childhood movies. This and the Goldilocks game, I've noticed the Dark Parables have gone a little downhill. I hope the next game can get back it's original quality. Just so disappointed here.
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Not recommended Jul 26, 2026
i actually hate this one. the puzzles were awful and ALL the same ones, and the actual hidden objects were terrible because they made EVERYTHING look like the background or other objects on the screen. idk how they approved any of this this is also the first one where i skipped doing the extra content after finishing the game. i couldn't bring myself to do more than the first part because of how terrible it is. glad i got all these on sale, definitely not worth full price
Recommended Oct 22, 2025
Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree Collector’s Edition, developed by Eipix Entertainment and published by Big Fish Games, continues the long-running series’ tradition of blending classic fairy tales with dark fantasy mystery. The game opens with the player returning as the Fairytale Detective, this time summoned to Dire Island, where the magical Dire Tree—the source of life and balance—has begun to wither after its sacred seed was stolen. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is heavy with mystique and sorrow, as the once-glorious Swan Kingdom faces collapse. What begins as a simple investigation quickly unfolds into a layered narrative of betrayal, ancient curses, and secrets buried in feathers and roots. Eipix’s storytelling intertwines the myth of the Swan Princess with an original narrative about corruption, sacrifice, and redemption, giving familiar fairy-tale elements a more mature and introspective tone. It’s a story that balances beauty and melancholy, inviting the player to uncover the truth hidden beneath the island’s elegant yet decaying façade. The gameplay follows the structure that fans of the Dark Parables series have come to expect, with a stro…
Recommended Sep 18, 2025
is a good game
Recommended Jun 25, 2025
Super fun! Graphics are beautiful. Puzzles here are hard but not impossible. 9/10 would recommend :)
Recommended May 14, 2025
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