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Dark Matter

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App ID 251410
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Iceberg Interactive
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 27924129
Last Record Update 11 March 2025 – 23:16:06 UTC ()
Release Date 17 October 2013 – 16:26:00 UTC ()
❓ 44.65%
258 reviews
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In-Game

Dark Matter is a 2.5D side-scrolling survival horror game, set in a derelict spaceship besieged by a sinister alien presence, and infested with deadly parasites. As the Ensign, you must explore fetid hallways and abandoned facilities, scavenging for parts and blueprints, expanding your arsenal to up to four deadly weapons and freely...

Additional Information

Developer InterWave Studios
metacritic_name Dark Matter
controller_support full
community_visible_stats Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher Iceberg Interactive
Store Release Date 17 October 2013 – 16:24:00 UTC ()
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Action (1)
Store Genres Action (1), Indie (23)
Steam Release Date 17 October 2013 – 16:26:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 6 January 2020 – 17:01:50 UTC () (1578330110)
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review_score 5
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Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine, Protocol_Buffers SDK, SDL SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
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  • category: Playable
  • test_timestamp: 4 February 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 136069
  • configuration:
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    small_text1
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimenative
    requires_h2640
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
First seen on SteamDB 27 August 2013 – 18:33:49 UTC (), in changelist #273181

Supported Languages

2 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes Yes Yes
German Yes Yes Yes Yes

Tags

💥 Action 🌱 Indie 📺 Side Scroller 🚀 Sci-fi 💨 Metroidvania 🌓 2.5D 👩 Female Protagonist 😱 Horror 🎒 Survival Horror 🏗️ Platformer

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Steam Trading Cards Steam Cloud Family Sharing Full Controller Support

Assets

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timestamp30 August 2024 – 15:46:49 UTC
Trailers
2029407 ↴
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2029404 ↴
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2029406 ↴
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Steam charts

  • 0 players right now
  • 1 24-hour peak
  • 27,035 all-time peak 9 May 2019
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Store data

  • 959 followers
  • 112 positive reviews
  • 146 negative reviews
  • 43.41% positive reviews

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  • 0 24-hour peak
  • 171 all-time peak
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User reviews history

  • ❓ Mixed
  • 44.65% SteamDB Rating
  • 112 43.4% positive reviews
  • 146 56.6% negative reviews

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Markers

Date Label 30-day Peak
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Dark Matter had an all-time peak of 27035 concurrent players on 9 May 2019.

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