How to Build the Ultimate Dark Pictures Gaming Room

Your gaming room says something about you. The games you choose to put on the walls, the accessories on the desk, the hoodie you reach for when you sit down for a long session; all of it builds an environment that either feels like yours or it doesn't. If you spend your horror gaming time in The Dark Pictures Anthology, arguing with yourself over who to trust in the Quarantine episode or rewinding a Turning Point to see what the other path cost you, this is the guide to making that space look the part. 

Everything below is officially licensed by Supermassive Games through Sophisticated GEEK® and ships worldwide from Denmark. The guide is structured in three zones: the wall, the desk, and the apparel layer. Start anywhere, but the wall usually comes first. 

The walls are where a gaming room earns its identity. A Dark Pictures poster does something most gaming wall art doesn't: it looks cinematic first and promotional second. The key art across the anthology is atmospheric by design, because Supermassive produces these games to feel like horror films. That means the poster is as comfortable in a gallery frame as it is taped to a wall. 

Start with the anchor piece. If you have played the full series or want something that covers the whole anthology, the All Games Poster is the obvious choice; all five games in one A2 print, and it works as a single statement piece without needing anything else around it. If you have a clear favourite entry, go directly to that game's poster and build from there. 

Framing tip 

A2 posters (420 x 594mm) fit standard A2 frames available from most home or office retailers. Black frames on a dark wall create a gallery effect; natural wood frames on a lighter wall read as warmer and more casual. The posters are printed on 170g silk paper, so the colours hold their depth in almost any lighting condition. 

The All Games Poster: The Safe Start 

The anchor piece for any Dark Pictures setup. Covers every entry in the anthology from Man of Medan to Directive 8020 in a single A2 print. Works for fans at any level of series knowledge and doesn't commit you to a single game's aesthetic. It's also the piece most likely to get a reaction from anyone who walks into the room. 

The Dark Pictures Anthology: All Games A2 Poster 

All five games in one print. Premium 170g silk paper, A2 format. The safest and most immediately striking piece of Dark Pictures wall art available. 

Shop: store.thedarkpictures.com/products/the-dark-pictures-poster-all-games 

Individual Game Posters: Commit to Your Favourite 

If you know which game you return to most, the individual game posters take the aesthetic further. Each one leans into its game's visual identity; the nautical blue of Man of Medan, the fog-cold green of Little Hope, the terracotta underground of House of Ashes, the Victorian purple of The Devil in Me, and the cold space navy of Directive 8020's two poster options. 

Browse the full poster range: store.thedarkpictures.com/collections/posters 

 The desk is where the room works. Wall art sets the mood; the desk sustains it through a four-hour session. Three product categories belong here: a foundation layer (the mouse mat), collector accents (the pins), and personalisation (the sticker sheet). 

The Foundation: XL Mouse Mat 

A full-print XL mouse mat is one of the most underrated pieces of gaming room decor available. It covers the majority of the desk surface, sets the visual tone for the whole setup, and is the one piece of gaming desk accessory that's impossible to miss. The Dark Pictures mouse mat is a large-format neoprene mat with locked edges, designed to sit flat and stay put. It's the only desk product in the current range and it does exactly what a desk mat should do: makes the desk look intentional. 

The Dark Pictures: XL Mouse Mat 

Full-print neoprene, XL format, locked edges. The desk foundation for any Dark Pictures setup. Available now in the accessories collection. 

Shop: store.thedarkpictures.com/collections/collectibles 

Collector Accents: Metal Pins 

The two metal pins in the current range are the easiest way to add Dark Pictures detail to a desk setup, a jacket, a bag, or a display board. The Curator Metal Pin is the character with no confirmed mortality and no confirmed motives, rendered in raised black metal with vivid UV printing. The Skull Metal Pin is the anthology's recurring symbol, 3mm thick and immediately recognisable to anyone who knows the series. Both are available in the accessories collection. 

Curator Metal Pin + Skull Metal Pin 

Raised black metal with vivid UV printing, 3mm thick. Display individually, pin to a jacket, or mount on a cork board alongside the posters. The Curator pin is the most character-specific item in the current accessories range. 

Shop: store.thedarkpictures.com/collections/collectibles 

Personalisation: Obols Sticker Sheet 

Twelve Dark Pictures designs on white vinyl with matte or glossy laminate, each 3cm. Named after the Charon's coins that appear throughout The Devil in Me and Directive 8020 as collectable items. The sticker sheet is the most affordable and most flexible item in the store; it works on a laptop, a phone case, a water bottle, a desk panel, or anywhere else that benefits from a Dark Pictures detail. 

Obols Sticker Collection 

12 unique Dark Pictures designs, 3cm each, white vinyl with matte or glossy laminate. The most versatile accessory in the store and the easiest way to personalise any surface. 

Shop: store.thedarkpictures.com/collections/collectibles 

The apparel isn't separate from the room; it's part of it. A good gaming session has a uniform, even if that just means grabbing the same hoodie every time you sit down. The Dark Pictures range has grown from T-shirts only into a proper layered wardrobe, and the options now cover comfort, statement pieces, and everyday wearables. 

Session Comfort: Hoodie and Beanie 

The Dark Pictures Hoodie is made from organic cotton and recycled polyester, available from XS to 3XL. It's the most comfortable long-session option in the range and the one piece of apparel that doesn't read as overtly gaming branded if you wear it outside. The Skull Beanie is a double-layer rib knit with a rubber skull patch and a foldable brim; effective for cold rooms, late-night sessions, and anyone who runs their setup without heating. 

Statement Outerwear: Bomber and Windbreaker 

The Dark Pictures Bomber Jacket is the room's outerwear layer; a clean, wearable piece that sits as comfortably in everyday use as it does in a gaming setup photo. The Directive 8020 Reflective Windbreaker is the store's most distinctive single item: grey reflective fabric with a glow-in-the-dark mission patch that activates in sunlight, 5-star rated across all reviews. It's the piece that makes a setup look like it belongs to someone with specific taste rather than just a gaming fan. 

Game T-Shirts: Show Your Entry 

Every game in the anthology has a dedicated black T-shirt; unisex fit, 180 GSM, XS to 3XL. Wearing the T-shirt for the game you're currently replaying is a small thing, but it's the kind of small thing that makes a gaming room feel lived in rather than staged. 

Theme It by Game: The Aesthetic Guide 

Each Dark Pictures game has a strong enough visual identity to anchor an entire room's palette. If you want a cohesive setup built around one specific entry rather than the full anthology, use this as a reference. 

For a deeper look at each game's visual world and what makes them distinct, see the individual game guides: Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, The Devil in Me, and Directive 8020. 

The Full Setup Checklist 

Every product referenced in this guide, organised by zone with direct links. 

Further Reading 

→ Best Dark Pictures Gifts for Horror Gaming Fans — if you're buying for someone else rather than building for yourself 

→ Dark Pictures Merch Wishlist: What Do You Want to See? — tell us what's missing from this setup guide 

→ Every Dark Pictures Game Ranked: All 5 — if you haven't decided which game to theme around yet 

→ The Real Stories Behind Every Dark Pictures Game — the history and science behind the worlds on your walls 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Start With One Wall. Build From There. 

The best gaming room setups are built incrementally. Start with the All Games Poster or the poster for your favourite entry, get it on the wall, and see what the room needs next. Most people find the desk mat follows naturally, then an apparel piece or two, then the accessories fill in the gaps. 

Every item in this guide is in stock now at the Dark Pictures Gear Store, licensed by Supermassive Games through Sophisticated GEEK® and shipped worldwide from Denmark. New products are added regularly; the merch wishlist post is the place to tell us what's missing from this guide.