Volutomitra obscura is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutomitridae.

The whorls are subcarinate, those of the spire are transversely plicate.

The body whorl is very finely longitudinally striated.

The outer lip is angled and deeply notched in front.

The shell is blackish brown, spotted with white, especially on the spire.